Last month, CSE Live EventFest 2026 brought together Canada’s event community for two high-energy days of creativity, collaboration, and connection. Hosted by Canadian Special Events, the event welcomed event professionals from across the industry for networking, education, and hands-on experiences with leading event suppliers and innovators.

PheedLoop was proud to power the on-site event experience for the seventh consecutive year, delivering seamless event check-in, fast badge printing, lead retrieval, and a mobile event app designed to help attendees spend less time waiting in line and more time engaging with exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, and sessions.

Event Snapshot

CSE Live EventFest 2026 was fully managed on PheedLoop, including:

• 639 attendees checked in on-site
• 81 exhibitors
• 89 sponsors
• 47 speakers
• Thousands of networking interactions and lead retrieval scans across the show floor

From registration and attendee management to exhibitor lead capture and on-site event operations, PheedLoop helped streamline every stage of the event experience.

Fast Event Check-In and Badge Printing for a Smooth On-Site Experience

Creating a strong first impression starts at registration.

Using PheedLoop’s event check-in and on-site badge printing system, attendees were able to check in quickly and receive professionally printed badges within seconds. The streamlined process helped reduce wait times, avoid long registration lines, and improve attendee flow throughout the venue.

For event organizers, having a centralized event management platform also made it easier to manage attendee records, badge types, and real-time reporting from a single dashboard.

With hundreds of attendees arriving throughout the event, fast and reliable event check-in technology played an important role in creating a smooth on-site experience.

Powering Lead Retrieval for Exhibitors at CSE Live EventFest 2026

One of the standout features at this year’s event was PheedLoop’s Lead Retrieval solution, which helped exhibitors easily capture and manage leads directly from attendee badges.

Across all exhibitors using the feature, a total of 2,435 leads were captured during the event.

Instead of relying on paper forms or stacks of business cards, exhibitors were able to instantly collect attendee information, qualify leads, add notes, and access post-event analytics in one place.

The result was a more organized and efficient way for exhibitors to follow up after the event and turn booth conversations into meaningful business opportunities.

Why Exhibitors Used PheedLoop Lead Retrieval

Benefits of the Lead Retrieval feature included:

• Instant attendee lead capture through badge scanning
• Easy lead management without manual data entry
• Faster post-event follow-up
• Real-time analytics and reporting
• Better organization for sales and networking teams
• A more professional trade show experience

For exhibitors, having access to event lead retrieval software made it easier to focus on conversations and relationship-building instead of managing paperwork.

Supporting Exhibitors, Sponsors, Speakers, and Attendees in One Event Platform

Beyond on-site operations, PheedLoop helped support every stakeholder involved in CSE Live EventFest 2026.

Exhibitors were able to manage their profiles and lead capture activities, sponsors gained visibility across the event experience, and speakers could connect with attendees through sessions and the mobile event app.

Meanwhile, attendees benefited from a connected event experience that made it easy to navigate the event, access schedules, connect with exhibitors, and engage with content throughout the two-day show.

By centralizing registration, mobile engagement, exhibitor management, lead retrieval, and on-site event technology into a single platform, PheedLoop helped create a more connected and efficient event experience for everyone involved.

Bringing Canada’s Event Industry Together

Across the expo floor and educational sessions, the atmosphere at CSE Live EventFest 2026 was filled with energy, fresh ideas, and meaningful conversations between event professionals from across Canada.

We’re proud to continue supporting Canadian Special Events and the event industry with technology designed to simplify event management while creating better experiences for attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and organizers alike.

Thank you to the CSE Live team, exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, and attendees for another incredible event. We look forward to powering future events together.

Looking for Event Management Software for Your Next Trade Show or Conference?

From event registration and badge printing to lead retrieval, mobile event apps, and on-site event management, PheedLoop helps event organizers create seamless event experiences from start to finish.

Contact the PheedLoop team to learn how we can support your next trade show, conference, or live event.