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Use Case

Trade Show App Built for Exhibitor ROI

Trade shows don’t win on agendas alone. Nextech increases booth discovery and exhibitor value with map-first navigation, fast lead retrieval workflows, sponsor inventory you can monetize, and analytics that prove outcomes.

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Mobile app interface showing map-first exhibitor discovery with search, categories, POIs, and routes from interested to booth.

Map-first exhibitor discovery (search, categories, POIs)

Start with discovery. Nextech maps are built to help attendees find exhibitors fast—with search, categories, POIs, and clear routes from “interested” to “at the booth.”

Explore Maps & Wayfinding Monetize sponsored locations

Interactive trade show floorplan highlighting exhibitor locations and wayfinding for attendees.
Exhibitor profile interface displaying CTAs for meetings, contact, and lead capture with performance reporting.

Exhibitor profiles that convert (CTAs, meetings, leads)

 Make exhibitor profiles actionable. Provide clear CTAs for meetings, contact, and lead capture—then measure views, clicks, and downstream outcomes.

  • CTA-first exhibitor profiles (meetings, websites, contact, lead capture)
  • Discovery funnels: search → profile → action
  • Profile performance reporting for exhibitor ROI

Lead retrieval workflows (scan, qualify, export)

Give exhibitors a lead retrieval experience built for show-floor speed. Capture leads, qualify on the spot, and export clean data for follow-up—without relying on perfect Wi-Fi.
  • Fast scanning, qualifiers, notes, and lead scoring
  • Offline-tolerant capture and secure export options
  • Exhibitor dashboards for scans and lead quality

View Lead Retrieval

Lead retrieval screen with fast QR code scanning, qualifiers, notes, and offline-tolerant export options.

Sponsor monetization (promoted listings, sponsored POIs)

Expand sponsor inventory into high-intent moments. Promote listings in exhibitor search, sponsor POIs on maps, and sell premium visibility backed by reporting.

Map interface showing sponsored listings, promoted POIs, and areas for monetized sponsor visibility.
Promote Listings in Search

Expand sponsor inventory by featuring promoted listings in exhibitor search to drive engagement and visibility.

Sponsor POIs on Maps

Place sponsored points of interest directly on maps to capture attendee attention at high-intent moments.

Measure Sponsor Performance

Track impressions and clicks by placement and campaign to prove ROI for sponsorships.

Attendee experience: agenda, alerts, engagement

Sell sponsor visibility where attendees actually spend time: agenda surfaces, session pages, directories, and maps. Nextech supports measurable inventory so sponsors can justify spend and renew.

Agenda Integration

Surface sponsor placements directly within attendee agendas to capture attention during planned sessions.

Session and Directory Visibility

Highlight sponsors on session pages and directories where attendees are actively exploring content.

Measurable Engagement

Provide reporting on impressions and interactions so sponsors can track ROI and optimize spend.

Analytics: booth traffic signals, leads, sponsor performance

Prove value with measurable reporting. Track discovery, exhibitor interactions, lead outcomes, and sponsor campaign performance— then export stakeholder-ready summaries.

Dashboard displaying booth discovery metrics, exhibitor ROI from profile views to scans and meetings, and sponsor campaign performance.

What you can measure

  • Booth discovery: searches, map views, POI clicks
  • Exhibitor ROI: profile views → scans/leads → meetings
  • Sponsor ROI: impressions/clicks by placement and campaign

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FAQs

How does Nextech increase exhibitor ROI?

By improving discovery and tracking outcomes across profile interactions, lead capture, and meetings—then reporting results by exhibitor.

Do you support lead retrieval for exhibitors?

Yes. Nextech supports scanning, qualifiers, notes, scoring, and exports. See 

Can we monetize sponsorship inside the app?

Yes. Sell placements across the app and maps, including sponsored POIs, with measurable reporting. See 

What analytics are available for trade shows?

Adoption, map discovery, exhibitor ROI (views → leads → meetings), and sponsor performance by placement and campaign.

Does the app work in large venues?

Yes. Map-first wayfinding is designed for complex floorplans and busy show days.

What’s the best next step for evaluation?

Request a demo aligned to your exhibitor count, venue layout, sponsor goals, and timeline.

See map-first wayfinding and ROI reporting in a tailored demo

Get a walkthrough of the attendee experience, exhibitor lead workflows, sponsor inventory, and analytics dashboards.