REGISTRATION & ONSITE ACCESS
Onsite registration management with no exports, imports or vendor chaos
Run one onsite registration system for walk-in sign-ups, self-service check-in, on-demand badge printing, and access control. All managed on a single platform, from first sign-up to final session.
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Turn registration into a revenue engine
Sell more tickets, capture better data, and fuel exhibitor ROI. Registration is the foundation of the event ecosystem and your first revenue driver. Swapcard Registration captures rich attendee data that flows automatically to your event app, AI matchmaking, and exhibitor lead generation tools.
One platform, simple to complex
Whether you are running a 100-person workshop or a 50,000-attendee trade show, Swapcard registration adapts to your event's needs.

Set up registration in minutes

Advanced capabilities for complex events

Integrate with 26+ registration providers
Registration data that flows everywhere, automatically
The data organizers capture at registration flows through to networking, lead generation, and post-event insights. This turns registration from an operational step into a revenue driver for events.
Sync registration data to your event app, exhibitor tools, and analytics without a single export
Connect your existing stack with 26+ registration provider integrations and AMS platforms
Give every team the same live attendee record, from the registration desk to the sales floor

On-demand badge printing & self-serve check-in
Deliver a smooth check-in experience for every attendee, every time.
Control session & onsite access
Assign permissions, monitor capacity, and manage event flow in real time. SwapAccess gives you session-level control over who enters sessions, VIP areas, and gated content — with full reporting on attendance and capacity.


Handle walk-ins without the queue
Walk-ins should be revenue, not a bottleneck. Register last-minute attendees onsite, take payment, and print their badge in a single flow — the same system your pre-registered attendees use.
Capturing walk-ins properly means you keep their data too, so a same-day sign-up is still a qualified lead your exhibitors can reach after the show.
Real-time registration data & analytics
Turn registration activity into decisions you can make before the event ends.

Swapcard Go: turnkey onsite hardware, software & support
Simplify onsite operations with a turnkey hardware, software, and support solution.
Multiple vendors for software and hardware raise the risk of glitches. Swapcard Go eliminates that risk with everything in one package.

How GDC ran onsite registration for 28,000+ attendees
"I have loved working with Swapcard. They've been very helpful with everything. It's a very easy app to use. Definitely glad of the partnership and looking forward to more years of that."

Frequently asked questions about onsite registration
What is onsite registration management?
Onsite registration management is how you register, check in, and badge attendees at the venue on event day. It covers the registration desk, self-service kiosks, on-demand badge printing, walk-in sign-ups, and the access control that governs who enters each room or session.
Done well, it removes queues and captures accurate attendee data in real time. Swapcard unifies all of it in one system, so your onsite team works from a single source of truth instead of stitching together a registration vendor, a badge supplier, and a check-in app.
Onsite registration vs. onsite check-in
These two terms are often confused, and mixing them up is where onsite chaos begins.
- Onsite registration captures brand-new or walk-in attendees at the venue: it collects their details, takes payment when needed, and creates their record on the spot
- Onsite check-in validates attendees who already registered before the event, confirms their ticket, and issues their badge
Most tools handle one or the other. Swapcard handles both from the same platform, so a walk-in who registers at 9:00 AM and a pre-registered VIP arriving at 9:05 AM move through the same fast, connected flow.
How does on-demand badge printing work onsite?
Attendees check in at a self-service kiosk by QR code, email, or name, and their badge prints on the spot in color. There is no pre-printing and no waste, because badges are produced only when each attendee arrives. This keeps the registration desk fast even at peak arrival times.
How do you reduce registration wait times at large events?
Reduce wait times by combining self-service kiosks, on-demand badge printing, and digital or at-home badges to move traffic away from the desk. Swapcard scales from a single kiosk to dozens of stations, so throughput matches the size of your event and queues stay short.
Can walk-ins register onsite at the venue?
Yes. Walk-ins can register, pay, and receive a printed badge onsite through the same flow as pre-registered attendees. Their data is captured too, so a same-day sign-up becomes a qualified lead your exhibitors can follow up with after the event.
What hardware do you need for onsite registration?
For onsite registration, you need check-in kiosks or tablets, badge printers, and scanners for access control. With Swapcard Go, hardware, software, and support come from one supplier, and you can set up check-in and badge printing onsite in under an hour.
Foster meaningful connections & drive active engagement
Capture rich attendee and exhibitor data that flows automatically from first click to final badge scan. Prove exhibitor ROI, personalize attendee experiences, and drive revenue in one platform.
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