Dubai has one of the busiest events calendars in the region — conferences, trade shows, exhibitions and meetups most weeks of the year. The hard part isn't meeting people, it's what happens after.
Before the event
- Update your digital business card with the event name in your About text, so people remember where you met.
- Add a current link to whatever you want to promote — a landing page, a booking link, or your latest project.
- Charge your phone, and if you have an NFC card, keep it in reach.
During the event
- Lead with your card, not a pitch. A QR code or NFC tap takes two seconds and gets your details saved correctly, unlike a name shouted over noise.
- Use Exchange Contact on a Premium card so the other person can leave their details on your card just as easily as you shared yours — see lead capture.
- Keep your card focused: name, role, company and one or two links. A cluttered card is harder to act on in a crowded hall.
After the event
- Check your lead inbox the same day, while the conversation is still fresh.
- If you use analytics, see who opened your card after the event and follow up with anyone who didn't reply yet.
- Update your card's About text back to normal once the event is over, so it stays accurate for everyday sharing.
Why this works better than paper cards
At a busy exhibition, paper cards get lost, left in a bag, or thrown away by the end of the day. A digital card, once scanned or tapped, is saved to the other person's phone — see our comparison of digital vs paper business cards.
Frequently asked questions
What if someone doesn't have a smartphone handy?
A QR code works from a printed handout too, and every card has a shareable link you can send by WhatsApp or email afterwards.
Can I track how many people opened my card after the event?
Yes, with analytics on a Premium card — you'll see visits over time, so you can measure whether an event was worth attending again.
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