tentpole

Software for small to mid-size trade shows.

Tentpole runs trade shows and consumer expos of every size from 30 to 300+ exhibitors. Enterprise platforms charge $20k per event; Tentpole is $150 or $300 a month. Same exhibitor management, same booth layout, same lead capture, same sponsor tiers. The difference is we don't make you sign a contract.

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What Tentpole handles for trade show

• Exhibitor application + jurying flow
• Premium booth tiers (10x10, 10x20, 20x20, premium corner)
• Attendee registration + badge printing integration
• Exhibitor lead capture during the event
• Sponsorship tier management
• Multi-day event scheduling

Why organizers pick Tentpole for this

• Built for 30 to 300+ exhibitor shows at flat monthly pricing — not per-event enterprise contracts
• AI application scoring works on B2B exhibitors too
• Premium booth pricing handled cleanly
• Flat $150 or $300/mo — no quote, no annual contract
• Direct line to founder for show-week issues

FAQ

What size trade show does Tentpole handle?

Tentpole confidently handles trade shows from 30 to 300+ exhibitors and up to 15,000 attendees. The largest enterprise shows (50,000+ attendees, 1,000+ booths) typically run multi-year contracts on dedicated platforms; everything below that runs comfortably on Tentpole.

Can I do sponsorship tiers?

Yes — sponsor management is built in. Tiered sponsorships, logos on the event page, sponsor benefits tracked.

Can I integrate badge printing?

We export attendee data in a format that works with most badge printing vendors (Brother, Dymo, etc.).

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