Printing Options — GEL Events

Option 01

Onsite badge printing

The most flexible option for events where details can change, walk-ins may arrive or accuracy matters. Guests check in at the kiosk, print station or staffed counter, confirm their details and receive an accurate badge within moments. Because badges print only when needed, you reduce waste and avoid incorrect pre-printed badges.

Handle walk-ins and last-minute updates without panic.
Allow guests to confirm details before printing.
Print role-based badges, QR codes or barcodes onsite.
Reduce unused badges and unnecessary reprints.

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A guest collecting a freshly printed badge at a GEL check-in kiosk

New / Featured Service

Professional badge options, onsite and pre-printed.

We produce two professional badge types, durable PVC event cards and sustainable butterfly-fold paper badges. Print them onsite as guests arrive, or pre-print them in advance from your final guest list and approved artwork.

Durable Standard Bank PVC event card produced by GEL Events

PVC Event Cards

Durable PVC cards

A premium, professional identification solution for multi-day conferences, exhibitions and formal corporate or government events. The rigid structure keeps the badge neat and legible throughout the event, even with frequent handling, ideal for high-volume environments needing role-based identification, access control and scannable QR codes.

Size: Standard credit-card size, 86 × 54 mm
Orientation: Vertical (portrait) or horizontal (landscape)
Attachment: Lanyard attachment or magnetic fastener
Print: Single-side, high-quality PVC printing for high-volume onsite issuance
Functionality: Scannable QR codes & barcodes; role-based identification (attendee, staff, speaker, VIP); access control & session tracking; pre-printed or non-personalised depending on the event

Best for

Conferences & exhibitions · lanyard Corporate & government · lanyard Award ceremonies & formal functions · magnet CPD-accredited events · magnet

Three Nedgroup Investments paper delegate badges with barcodes and event schedule on green lanyards

Butterfly-Fold Paper Badge

Sustainable paper badges

A lightweight, flexible and environmentally responsible option for conferences, workshops and seminars. The folded, double-sided format allows additional printed information, like session schedules or agenda details, making it especially effective for CPD-accredited and content-driven events, with support for onsite print-on-demand.

Format: Folded, double-sided paper badge
Sustainable: Lightweight, eco-friendly and recyclable, a greener alternative
Holds more: Print session schedules, agendas or programme details on the inside
Print: Supports onsite print-on-demand as well as pre-printing
Pouch: Tear- and water-resistant stock available, no plastic pouch needed

Best for

Workshops & seminars CPD-accredited & content-driven events Large-scale gatherings Sustainability-focused events

// Badges ready before your first guest arrives.

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Also available · Wristbands

Custom-printed Tyvek wristbands

A simple, cost-effective way to manage access across multi-day events and zoned venues. We print your artwork, logos, colours and event branding, straight onto durable white Tyvek paper wristbands.

Your full-colour artwork, printed edge to edge.
Tear- and water-resistant, lasts the whole event.
Tamper-evident closure for reliable access control.
Colour-code by day, zone, VIP or staff.

// Send artwork, approve the proof, we print and deliver.

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Custom-printed GEL Events Tyvek wristbands with full-colour artwork and serial numbers

Design examples

PVC cards & tags that stand out.

Whether printed onsite or prepared in advance, your badges carry the event's branding, full-colour artwork, sponsor logos, QR codes and role colours. A few real examples we've produced.

A guest holding a paper event badge showing the breakaway session schedule — Paper badge · schedule on the card

Global Leadership Summit Africa 2026 butterfly name tag with full programme on the reverse — Global Leadership Summit · butterfly tag

African Film & Music Festival butterfly name tag with QR code and schedule — African Film & Music Festival · butterfly tag

GEL Events PVC card with variable data printed onsite — Variable data · printed onsite

NextGen Smart Logistics & Supply Chain Summit PVC card with barcode — Smart Logistics Summit · PVC card

Global Leadership Summit Africa 2026 PVC delegate card — Global Leadership Summit · PVC card

African Film & Storytelling Festival PVC card with QR code — African Film Festival · PVC card

Quick comparison

Which printing approach fits best?

Best fit	Onsite badge printing	Pre-printed name tags
Changing guest details	Best option	Use only with final list
High-volume arrival	Best option	Good for simple check-in
Maximum design impact	Good	Best option
Walk-ins and reprints	Best option	Needs onsite support
Guest packs or VIP welcomes	Possible	Best option
Sustainable waste reduction	Best option	Depends on list accuracy

FAQs

Good questions, answered.

Can my badge be printed in colour?

Yes. Pre-printed artwork can include full-colour designs. Onsite personalisation is usually best kept clear and high-contrast for readability and scanning, depending on the selected stock and printer setup.

What do you need from us?

For onsite printing, we need your confirmed guest list and badge requirements. For pre-printed name tags, we need your final approved guest list and design / artwork requirements by the agreed production deadline.

Can you support changes on the day?

Yes. Onsite printing supports walk-ins, corrections and reprints. If you choose pre-printed name tags, we can discuss adding an onsite support desk for changes.

Which option should we choose?

Choose onsite printing for flexibility and walk-ins, or pre-printed name badges for brand impact and prepared guest packs. Not sure? Tell us about your event and we'll recommend the right approach.

What types of events do you support?

No matter the event type, we print and manage your onsite registration. We support conferences & summits, exhibitions & trade shows, corporate & internal events, government functions, award ceremonies and training & compliance (CPD) events, scaling to suit different formats, audience sizes and operational requirements across South Africa.

Which badge suits my event type?

For corporate & government events: a double-sided PVC card on a lanyard with a QR code and session tracking, or a butterfly-fold name badge with details duplicated both sides and an optional scannable code. For conferences & exhibitions: a PVC card with QR/session tracking, a butterfly-fold badge with a personalised agenda or breakout list, or a peel-off sticker name tag with a QR code for access control and expo-floor tracking. Tell us your event and we'll recommend the best fit.

Why this is better

Better than a one-size-fits-all solution.

Many providers force you to choose between speed, branding or flexibility. GEL gives you a practical printing approach that fits the event, instant onsite personalisation or polished pre-printed PVC and paper name badges, so your event starts smoothly and looks professional from the first interaction.

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Professional Team

Our registration and technical team manage check-in, printing, attendee queries, troubleshooting and reporting onsite.

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Industry-Leading Technology

We supply and manage kiosks, printers, scanners, networking hardware and backup systems as agreed.

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Security & Assurance

Controlled workflows and secure handling of attendee data in line with POPIA expectations and event requirements.

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Flexible Badge Choices

Onsite and pre-printed printing let each event choose the best mix of speed, design and flexibility.

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Onsite printing and pre-printed name tags.