Generic form tools can't tell a food vendor from a speaker.
Solution
Build vendor application forms
Create structured vendor applications with custom questions per participant type - no generic form builder needed.
Why it matters
Event operations work better when the data stays connected.
VendlyNest keeps the event page, ticketing, participant intake, sponsor packages, booth assignments, orders, passes, support, and check-in in one organizer-controlled system - so a change in one place shows up everywhere it matters.
- Type-specific questions for vendors, exhibitors, speakers, volunteers, performers, and press
- Required fields, help text, and document uploads
- Every submission lands in a review inbox, not an email pile
The old way
What this replaces.
Submissions arrive as email notifications that get buried.
Payment happens somewhere else, so 'approved' and 'paid' never match.
FAQ
Common questions.
Can I ask different questions for different vendor types?
Yes - each participant type (exhibitor, speaker, volunteer, performer, press) gets its own question set, with shared base questions for everyone.
Can applicants upload documents?
Yes - request insurance certificates, permits, or portfolios as document requirements and track what's missing per applicant.
What happens after someone applies?
The application lands in your review inbox where you approve, waitlist, or request more info - and approved vendors can be invoiced for booth fees immediately.
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Replace event spreadsheets
Move applications, orders, tickets, booths, sponsors, documents, and check-in into one event database instead of scattered sheets.
Manage exhibitors and attendees together
Connect attendee ticketing with exhibitor intake, sponsor sales, booth assignments, and staff check-in so every event role is visible.
Run event-day check-in
Prepare ticket passes, participant passes, QR/code lookup, staff roles, and status tracking before doors open.
Sell tickets, booths, and sponsors
Use one commerce layer for attendee tickets, exhibitor booths, sponsor packages, premium placements, and manual add-ons.
Jury and approve vendor applications
Review applications in one inbox with statuses, filters, notes, and one-click approve, waitlist, or decline.
Collect booth fees online
Invoice approved vendors for booths, tables, and add-ons - paid online through Stripe or recorded manually.
Launch an event website on your own domain
Every event gets a multi-page microsite with themes and content blocks - served from vendlynest or your own domain.
Run QR-code event check-in
Every ticket and vendor pass carries a QR code staff scan from any phone - with code lookup as the fallback.
Sell event sponsorships
Publish sponsor packages with prices and capacity, collect sponsor applications, and track payment - all connected.