Board event cards UK
Board event cards and paperboard conference badges printed for delegates, exhibitors, crew and visitors. Bring your event branding, attendee details and attachment requirements together in a pass designed around your event.
Make it easy for staff to recognise each role and for delegates to carry their pass. ACB can discuss the board stock, finished size, print, individual details and suitable lanyards. Plan the full badge issue and any late changes before the artwork and data are approved.
Existing ACB eco-card design examples. The actual material and construction are agreed for your order.
Built around the event
Define delegate, crew, exhibitor or VIP layouts and the date the passes need to be ready.
Individual printed details
Plan names, organisations, roles and the code values required by your check-in provider.
Passes and attachments
Agree the size, hole or slot and lanyard or holder requirements together.
Compare your material options
Use the same card brief to compare alternatives. Explore the material pages below, or return to the main eco guide for the complete range.
Eco cards
Explore recycled PVC, paperboard and wood against your required card life, handling and finish.
Recycled PVC cards
Compare the selected stock with your current wallet card, holder and handling requirements.
Board cards
Choose a named grade and thickness for your scheme, then review how the finished stock feels.
Wood cards
Consider grain and colour variation as part of the card design and proofing plan.
Board event cards designed for clear identification
Choose a readable pass format
Discuss the finished size and orientation before the layout is prepared. Formats around 100 × 70mm and 120 × 80mm can be considered, with the actual size agreed for the job. Leave room for a large name, role and any code without crowding the branding.
Plan check-in and access information
Your event platform should supply the correct barcode or QR values and format. Decide whether each code is unique and what it represents. Review code contrast and clear space, then agree a scan test with the equipment used on the day.
Match the attachment and use conditions
Agree the hole or slot position with your lanyard clip and any holder. Keep print and scan areas clear of the attachment. Tell ACB about outdoor use, repeated entry or multi-day handling so the board stock and sample checks can be considered.
From delegate list to an organised badge issue
Separate attendee categories clearly and decide how passes will be sorted or packed. Agree the data cut-off, who approves the proof and how late additions will be handled. For mailing or delivery to more than one event location, include the quantities and packing instructions at the start.
Share the conditions the card will encounter and any policy your organisation needs to meet. Agree the exact stock, print, finish and any technology together, then keep the approved specification for future orders.
What to confirm
- Event date and required delivery location
- Pass dimensions, orientation and board stock
- Delegate, crew, exhibitor and VIP design variants
- Names, roles, organisations and unique scan values
- Hole or slot, lanyards and any holders
- Sorting, packing and late-addition arrangements
Personalise your board event cards
Bring the design and individual details together before the production file is prepared. ACB can discuss names, numbers, photographs and suitable printed codes for the chosen material. The final layout and available features depend on the actual stock and format.
Artwork and a proof
Share your logo, wording and existing artwork. Agree the finished dimensions, printed sides, bleed and safe areas using the correct template. Review the front and reverse, spelling, colours and any material statement before approving production.
Data and printed codes
Confirm whether each code is shared or unique and supply the required format from your system provider. Check leading zeros, long names and sample records. Agree a scan test where the scheme depends on a barcode or QR code.
Check a finished event badge
Review a finished-size sample for readable names and roles, code scanning, hole or slot position and the fit of the lanyard or holder. Include the conditions at your venue and how long the badge will be worn. Any electronic feature needs its own agreed credential and reader test.
From printed cards to a complete issue
Presentation and matched packs
Discuss carriers, wallets, personalised letters, envelopes and card attachment with ACB. Include the quantities, data matching and packing requirements in the brief so the quotation covers the complete job.
For passes, include lanyards and any holders. For electronic cards, include the agreed sample test and system reference. Keep the material and surface requirements consistent across the card and its presentation.
Repeat orders and delivery
Tell us about your first batch, expected reorders and required delivery date. Production timing depends on stock, artwork approval, data, finishing and any electronic preparation or fulfilment.
Agree bulk delivery, split quantities or an individual mailing where required. Check the approved design, material, wording and number sequence before each repeat order.
Clear material information for your organisation
Request product-specific information for the finished card. Recycled content, recyclable, plastic-free, degradable and compostable describe different things. Use only the statement supported by the actual construction and the evidence supplied for your order.
If your brief includes certified stock, a particular recycled-content percentage or a defined collection route, tell ACB at the enquiry stage. Confirm permitted wording and any certification-mark requirements before they are added to the artwork.
Give recipients disposal instructions that match an available accepted route. Added coatings, electronic components or other features may affect that route. For paperboard background, see Holmen’s information about laminated paperboard and Invercote Duo.
How to order your board event cards
01 · Share the brief
Send the purpose, quantity, dimensions and required date. Include the intended use, material requirements and individual details.
02 · Agree the card
Confirm the named stock, construction, artwork route, finishing, technology and any fulfilment in the quotation.
03 · Check the proof
Review both sides and sample records. Complete agreed physical, scanning and reader tests before approving the full run.
04 · Print and supply
ACB arranges the agreed production, packing and delivery. Retain the approved specification for the next issue.
Get a quote for board event cards
The price of board event cards depends on quantity, stock, format, printing, personalisation and any technology or fulfilment. Send the project details below so ACB can prepare a quotation around the specification you need.
Include these project details
- Event date and required delivery location
- Pass dimensions, orientation and board stock
- Delegate, crew, exhibitor and VIP design variants
- Names, roles, organisations and unique scan values
- Hole or slot, lanyards and any holders
- Sorting, packing and late-addition arrangements
Call 01308 426312, Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00, or use the enquiry form.
Start with the specification. We will agree how to supply production artwork and individual data after reviewing the brief.
Tell us about your cards
Include the material, quantity and how your cards will be used.
Board event cards: questions answered
Can board event cards have a different name and QR code?
Yes. Agree the fields, layout and code specification with ACB. Your event provider should confirm the correct values and check-in format. Review sample records and arrange a finished-size scanning check.
Are board passes suitable for outdoor events?
Describe the conditions and intended duration. The selected stock and finish need to be assessed for moisture, repeated handling and attachment strength. Ask about samples and alternatives where the conditions are demanding.
Can you supply lanyards with the passes?
Discuss lanyards, clips and any holders as part of the same brief. Confirm the pass dimensions and attachment position so the complete arrangement fits. Branded lanyard artwork and production timing are agreed separately.
What quantity can I order?
The suitable order quantity depends on stock, format, printing and production route. Tell ACB about the first batch and any smaller repeat issues you expect. The available quantities and pricing will be confirmed for the actual specification.
Can you help with design and artwork?
Share your logo, wording, preferred style and existing artwork. ACB will agree the support and template requirements for the chosen card. Review the proof, individual fields and any material statement before production.
How long will the cards take?
Timing depends on stock, artwork and data approval, finishing, technology and fulfilment. Give ACB your required delivery date at the enquiry stage so the schedule can be confirmed for the agreed order.