An electronic registration badge is a tap-to-connect device used to facilitate networking at events such as conferences, workshops or networking events. The badge is used to make connections by tapping two devices together. When the devices are tapped, they exchange information wirelessly with another device or a hub. This allows event organisers to connect, engage and interact with delegates in real-life and online. It also allows delegates to exchange and store business details without the need for commercial flyers or business cards.
Prior to the event, delegates are asked to submit personal details via an online form in a web page. All that information is stored in a cloud server. At the event, delegates are given a badge that contains a chip with a unique magic number. The badge can store up 750 contacts. Instead of exchanging traditional business cards, delegates can tap on each other’s device to exchange details. All the connections associated to each tap are stored in the cloud and can be retrieved at the end of the event via a web link.
At the end of the event the organisers upload all the information in a cloud server which sends an email to all attendees with the details about their connections. A web link is also distributed with further information about the conference.