Before the event
Prepare a business card setup that matches the event. If the event is formal, printed cards can still be useful. If the event is fast-moving, a digital QR business card may be more practical because people can scan immediately.
- Check that your title, contact details, and website are current.
- Pick one primary follow-up destination.
- Test any QR code before you arrive.
- Make sure your phone is charged if you plan to share digitally.
During the event
Share your card when there is a clear reason to continue the conversation. A good moment is after discussing a project, role, meeting, portfolio, service, or shared interest.
With a QR business card, invite the person to scan before the conversation ends. That small timing detail matters because the follow-up context is still fresh.
After the event
A business card is only valuable if it supports follow-up. Send a short message, mention the conversation, and make the next step easy. If your card sends people to a website or portfolio, make sure that page clearly explains how to contact you.
Paper and digital together
The practical event setup is not paper versus digital. It is paper plus digital. Printed cards are good for formal handoffs. A phone-based QR card is good for speed, backup, and updated links.