The Business card placeholder It's more than just a static display element. Combined with workflows, it allows you to manage contacts. automated, context-aware and without manual maintenance to be displayed on the ONevents platform.
The placeholder as part of a workflow #
The placeholder%BUSINESS_CARD("email@domain.at")%
It is integrated into pages, sessions, or modules.
The player decides which business card is displayed. Workflow, which automatically provides the appropriate email address.
This makes the Business Card a dynamic component of the event setup.
Typical workflow examples #
1. Speaker → Session → Business card
- Speaker registers or is imported
- Email address will be assigned to the speaker profile.
- The appropriate business card will be automatically displayed during the session.
➡ Participants can directly see the right contact person for the session.
2. Sponsor → Sponsor package → Contact person
- A sponsor will be assigned to a sponsorship package.
- The stored sponsor contact will be automatically linked.
- The business card appears on the sponsor page or in the partner area.
➡ Sponsors receive a visible, direct contact option.
3. Exhibitor → Booth → Contact Person
- Exhibitor creates a booth or profile
- One or more contacts will be stored.
- The Business Card will be automatically displayed in the booth area.
➡ Visitors know immediately who they can approach.
4. Automated creation upon import or registration
- Contacts are imported via CSV, API or form.
- The digital business card is created automatically.
- No manual post-processing required
➡ Ideal for larger events and trade fairs.
Advantages of workflow-based business cards #
- Set it up once – use it everywhere
- No duplicate data maintenance
- Automatic update when changes occur
- Scalable for many contacts and events
- Context-sensitive display instead of static content
This results in a significant increase in efficiency, especially for recurring event formats or trade fair series.
Added value for organizers and participants #
For event organizers:
- Less manual effort
- Clearly structured processes
- Clean, consistent display of contacts
For participants:
- Relevant contacts directly in the right place
- Simple networking
- More focus on events and trade fairs
Conclusion #
When integrated into workflows, the business card placeholder becomes a central building block for automated networking.
Contacts appear exactly where they are needed – automatically, up-to-date and without any additional maintenance effort.
