What to Show on a Touchscreen Kiosk at a Conference (Beyond Check-In)

Most organizers think of a kiosk as a check-in station. That's a great use, but once registration slows down, the same screen can keep working all day. With the right content, a touch screen kiosk rental becomes an info desk, a sponsor showcase and a lead capture point in one.

Here are content ideas that make a kiosk useful from opening to closing.

Quick answer: After check-in, use the kiosk for the event program, speaker bios, a sponsor directory, venue maps, quizzes or polls, and lead forms. Keep the home screen simple with four to six big buttons, and place the kiosk where people naturally pause.

Start with a simple home screen

A kiosk is only useful if people understand it at a glance. Use four to six large buttons with clear labels such as "Program", "Speakers", "Sponsors" and "Map". Add a "Back to home" button on every page and set the screen to return home after a short idle time.

Content ideas beyond check-in

Event program

Show today's sessions by time and room. Update it if a talk moves, so attendees always see the latest version.

Speaker bios

A photo, title and short bio for each speaker, linked to their session time. Attendees use this to decide which talks to join.

Sponsor directory

Give every sponsor a page with their logo, a short description and booth number. It's an easy add-on value for sponsorship packages.

Venue map

A tap-to-find map of session halls, booths, restrooms and food areas cuts down repeat questions at the help desk.

Quizzes and polls

Short quizzes on the event theme, or polls that feed into a session, keep people engaged. A prize at the end helps.

Lead forms

Let attendees request a brochure, book a demo or join a mailing list. Make sure you include a clear consent line.

Where to place the kiosk

• Near registration, for check-in and first questions
• In the main foyer, where people wait between sessions
• By the coffee area, where people pause
• Along booth aisles, for the sponsor directory

Check-in still matters

If you're using the kiosk for self check-in too, read our guide to self check-in kiosks for events. You can also see how a kiosk worked as a public info point in our tourism kiosk case study.

A content prep checklist

1. Final program with times and rooms
2. Speaker photos and short bios
3. Sponsor logos and booth numbers
4. Venue map
5. Quiz questions or poll options
6. Consent text for any forms

FAQ

How much is a kiosk rental?
Our 55" Interactive Touchscreen Kiosk is ₱10,000 per unit per day, VAT inclusive.

Windows or Android?
Both are available. Tell us what software or content you plan to run and we'll suggest the best fit.

Can you build the kiosk content?
Yes. Our creatives team can design the screens from your program and branding.

Book a kiosk for your conference

Request an Interactive Touchscreen Kiosk quote with your dates and what you want to show, and we'll help you plan the content.

Written by Paolo Reyes. Paolo Reyes is the CEO of 360 Logix Solutions Inc., a technology-driven marketing company with 15+ years in digital marketing, creatives, brand activations and events.