Conferences & Exhibitions
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Conferences & Exhibitions: Ticketing, Registration, and Event Management
If you’re shopping for conference registration software, you probably need more than a basic checkout page. You need clean registration, fast check-in, clear reporting, and pricing that does not eat your margin. SimpleTix gives conference organizers a simpler way to sell tickets, manage attendees, and run event day without bloated fees or long contracts.
Get started — $0.79 + 2% per ticket. No contracts. No subscriptions. No fees on free events.
Conference organizers deal with a lot at once. You may have early-bird pricing, VIP access, exhibitors, timed sessions, member discounts, and on-site sales. Meanwhile, attendees expect a smooth experience from signup to badge scan. SimpleTix helps you handle it in one place, with same-day payouts, Stripe and Square integrations, and support that actually responds.
Why conference registration software should not be complicated
Many platforms add friction where you do not need it. They bury setup behind extra steps, charge more than expected, or make event-day operations harder than they should be. Conferences need speed and control.
SimpleTix keeps the core workflow simple:
- Create registration pages fast
- Sell paid or free tickets
- Ask custom attendee questions
- Offer promo codes, BOGO, and quantity discounts
- Export attendee badge PDFs
- Scan tickets with the mobile app
- Sell on-site with box office tools
- Track sales and attendance in real time
In other words, you get the tools most conference teams actually use, without paying for a heavy platform.
You can review the full feature set here: Event ticketing features
Conference registration software for real event workflows
A conference is rarely one simple ticket type. For example, you may need general admission, reserved seating for keynote sessions, member pricing, or timed entry for special exhibits. You may also need to collect job titles, meal preferences, or session details during checkout.
SimpleTix supports those real workflows with practical tools:
- General Admission for standard conference access
- Reserved Seating with interactive seat maps for premium sessions
- Season Tickets for multi-date series or recurring educational events
- Custom attendee questions at checkout
- Waitlists for sold-out events
- Promo codes and special offers for sponsors, partners, or early buyers
- Custom registration pages and embeddable widgets for your website
As a result, your registration process fits your event instead of forcing your event to fit the software.
If you want to compare platform options before choosing, see: Best Eventbrite alternatives
Better conference registration software for on-site check-in
Registration is only half the job. Event day is where many platforms fall apart. Lines get long. Staff need access fast. Internet gets spotty. Organizers need clean data without constant troubleshooting.
SimpleTix helps your team move faster on-site:
- Organizer mobile app for iOS and Android
- Offline scanning mode when connectivity drops
- Scan-only mode for staff who only need entry access
- Group admit for batch check-in
- Ticket printing from the mobile app
- Hardware scanner support including Socket Scanner and gate systems
- Point-of-sale mode for walk-up sales
The goal is not more tech. The goal is shorter lines and fewer headaches.
For conferences and exhibitions, this matters a lot. You may have several entrances, sponsor lounges, workshops, and late arrivals. A strong check-in flow keeps the day moving and gives attendees a better first impression.
Payments, payouts, and pricing that make sense
Cost matters. So does cash flow. Many organizers start looking for conference registration software because their current provider takes too much from every ticket or slows down payouts.
SimpleTix pricing is straightforward:
- $0.79 + 2% per ticket
- No contracts
- No subscriptions
- No fees on free events
- Fees can be passed to attendees or absorbed by the organizer
- Same-day payouts
In addition, SimpleTix works with the payment tools many organizers already use:
- Stripe for online and in-person payments through the Organizer app
- Square for POS, gift cards, and catalog upsells
- PayPal and Venmo checkout
This matters for conference teams that need faster access to revenue before the event. It also helps when you sell registrations online and at the venue.
Learn more about cost here: SimpleTix pricing
If Square matters to your workflow, see: Square ticketing software
Conference registration software with marketing built in
Selling registrations takes more than posting a link. You need reminders, promotions, and follow-up tools that help fill seats and reduce drop-off.
SimpleTix includes marketing tools that support conference growth:
- Automated event reminder emails
- Email blasts to attendees
- Customizable email templates
- Abandoned cart recovery emails
- Affiliate marketing center
- Social sharing tools
- Conversion tracking with Google and Facebook pixels
For instance, abandoned cart emails can help recover registrations that would otherwise disappear. Similarly, promo codes make it easier to support sponsor campaigns, member offers, and limited-time pricing.
You can also connect your stack through integrations like Mailchimp, Constant Contact, HubSpot, Zapier, and Make. For virtual or hybrid sessions, Zoom integration is available too.
For broader event planning guidance, you can also review resources from the Events Industry Council.
Reporting and admin tools for busy conference teams
Conference operations usually involve more than one person. You may have marketing staff, registration managers, volunteers, finance teams, and on-site support. Therefore, access control and reporting need to be simple.
SimpleTix includes:
- Interactive analytics dashboard
- Sales, scan, and attendee reports
- Scheduled reports and notifications
- Audit logs for account changes
- Multi-factor authentication
- User role management for owner, admin, and staff
- Webhook notifications
These tools help you keep the right people informed without giving everyone full account access. That can make setup cleaner and event-day operations safer.
Built for conferences, not just generic events
Some platforms feel like they were made for one-off events only. Conferences are different. They often need detailed attendee data, badge exports, multiple ticket types, on-site sales, and flexible payment options.
SimpleTix supports conferences and exhibitions with tools that fit that environment. You can sell tickets on your own site, customize registration pages, collect the attendee info you need, and manage entry with mobile scanning. Meanwhile, same-day payouts and lower fees help protect your budget.
If you are comparing options, you may also want to read: SimpleTix vs Eventbrite and Who we serve
Why organizers switch to SimpleTix
Here is the short version:
- Lower pricing than many big-name platforms
- No contracts or monthly subscriptions
- No fees for free events
- Same-day payouts
- Stripe, Square, PayPal, and Venmo support
- Strong event-day tools
- Helpful support
- Simpler setup for busy teams
Most importantly, SimpleTix does not try to overwhelm you with complexity. It helps you launch, sell, check in, and report without wasting time.
If you need conference registration software that is easier to run and easier to afford, SimpleTix is a strong fit.
Get started with conference registration software that keeps things simple
Your attendees want a smooth registration experience. Your staff wants faster check-in. Your finance team wants clear fees and faster payouts. SimpleTix gives you all three.
Try the conference registration software built for real event operations, not bloated workflows.
Get started — $0.79 + 2% per ticket
FAQ
What makes SimpleTix a good conference registration software option?
SimpleTix works well for conferences because it combines registration, ticketing, check-in, reporting, and on-site sales in one platform. In addition, it offers same-day payouts and simple pricing.
Can I collect custom attendee information during registration?
Yes. SimpleTix lets you add custom attendee questions at checkout. For example, you can collect company name, job title, dietary needs, or other event details.
Does SimpleTix support on-site check-in for conferences?
Yes. The Organizer mobile app supports scanning, offline mode, scan-only staff access, and ticket printing from mobile. As a result, conference check-in is faster and easier to manage.
Can I use SimpleTix for free conferences or exhibitions?
Yes. There are no fees on free events. That makes SimpleTix a practical choice for free registration pages, community events, and sponsor-backed conferences.
Does SimpleTix integrate with payment processors and marketing tools?
Yes. SimpleTix integrates with Stripe, Square, PayPal, Venmo, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, HubSpot, Zapier, Make, and Zoom.
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