Overview
Exhibitor categories help you organize and classify exhibitors based on different criteria, such as pricing, booth size, and available benefits. These categories enable prospective exhibitors to assess the benefits and select the most suitable option. By defining exhibitor categories, event organizers can streamline exhibitor management and enhance the event experience.
Adding an Exhibitor Category
Exhibitor categories allow you to classify exhibitors and outline their benefits for prospective participants.
- Go to the Exhibitors > Exhibitor Category tab from the Dock.
- Click the Add Exhibitor Category button. The Add Exhibitor Category panel will appear.

- Enter the Category Name. This will be displayed on the event website.
Setting Pricing Options
In the Add Exhibitor Category panel:
- In the Price section, select whether the category is Free or Paid.
- If paid, click the Change Currency link to modify the currency type. The Change Currency panel will appear.

- Choose a new currency from the Currency Code dropdown.
- Click Change to save the update. The updated currency will reflect in the Price section.

Changing the currency applies to all booth categories within the event.
Setting Booth Dimensions
In the Add Exhibitor Category panel:
Input the Booth Dimensions as required.
- To change the unit of measurement, click Change Unit. The Change Unit panel will appear.

- Select a new measurement unit from the Measurement Unit dropdown.
- Click Change to save the update. The new unit type will reflect in the Booth Dimensions section.

Changing the measurement unit applies to all exhibitor categories within the event.
Configuring Exhibitor Benefits
In the Add Exhibitor Category panel:
- Enter the category details and select the benefits applicable to the category.
- By default, the Exhibitor Passes option is enabled, allowing exhibitors access to the event.
- Enable the Videos and Collateral checkboxes to permit exhibitors to upload relevant videos and files to their event profile.
- Enable the Lead Capture checkbox to allow exhibitors to capture leads via the mobile app.
- To add additional benefits, click the Add New link. The Benefits panel will appear.
- Enter the benefit Name and Quantity, then click the Add button.

If sponsors are added to the event, you can reserve a booth for a sponsor type. In the Add Exhibitor Category panel:
- Select the Reserve this booth for a sponsor category checkbox.
- Select the Sponsor Category from the dropdown.

Saving the Exhibitor Category
In the Add Exhibitor Category panel:
- Click the Add button to create the exhibitor category.

Additional Notes:
- Email notifications related to exhibitor categories can be edited from the Exhibitor Settings tab or the Automated Emails tab in the Event Dock.
- Booth dimensions cannot be added for online events. This option is only available for in-person and hybrid events.
Editing an Exhibitor Category
- Go to the Exhibitors > Exhibitor Category tab from the Dock.
- Click the menu icon of the exhibitor category.
- Select Edit. The Edit panel will appear.

- Modify the necessary details.
- Click Update to save your changes.
Editing Exhibitor Category Benefits
In the Exhibitor Category Edit panel:
- Go to the Exhibitor Benefits section.
- Click the Edit link associated with a benefit. The Benefits panel will appear.
- Modify the benefit Name and Quantity as required.
- Click Update to save your changes.

To remove an exhibitor benefit, uncheck the corresponding checkbox.
Unlisting an Exhibitor Category
Unlisting an exhibitor category hides it from website visitors.
- Go to the Exhibitors > Exhibitor Category tab from the Dock.
- Click the menu icon of the exhibitor category.
- Select Unlist Exhibitor Category.
- The category will no longer be visible to website visitors.
Marking an Exhibitor Category as Sold Out
Marking a category as sold out displays a "Sold Out" label on the event website and prevents further applications.
- Click the menu icon of the exhibitor category.
- Select Mark as Sold Out.
- The Sold Out label will be displayed on the event website.

Once marked as sold out, website visitors will no longer be able to apply for that category.
Deleting an Exhibitor Category
- Go to the Exhibitors > Exhibitor Category tab from the Dock.
- Click the menu icon of the exhibitor category.
- Select Delete. The Delete Exhibitor Category dialog box will appear.
- Click Delete to confirm the action.

- Deleting an exhibitor category does not remove associated exhibitors.
- To delete confirmed exhibitors, go to the Exhibitors tab and remove them individually.