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title: "The Benefits of Digital Event Signs Over Static Prints for Your Event"
url: "https://eventsign.tech/the-benefits-of-digital-event-signs-over-static-prints-for-your-event/"
type: "post"
published: "2024-01-15T11:25:48+00:00"
modified: "2026-11-03T08:32:00+00:00"
author: "EventSign content team"
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*Written in January 2024, about EventSign at the time. [See what EventSign does today](/features/).*

Choosing between digital event signs and static prints affects how your event runs. Printed signs have been around for a long time, but digital signs are gaining ground, for several reasons. Here are their advantages, and why to consider them for your next event.

- Update information without reprinting
- Handle last-minute changes instantly
- Give sponsors more visibility, with logos and videos
- Engage attendees with interactive features
- Cut paper waste
- Save on design, printing and shipping over time

 ![An attendee scans the QR code of a prize-draw sign outside a conference room with their phone](https://eventsign.tech/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Gamification-a-person-scanning-a-QR-code-3-1024x576.png)

## Update information without reprinting

Digital event signs are flexible. Unlike static prints, which stay the same once they are made, digital signs let you change information, schedules or messages in real time, without costly reprints. That comes in handy when something changes unexpectedly.

For example, EventSign integrates with [ProjectSheet.io](https://projectsheet.io/): the agenda and the current session information are synchronized on the right display automatically, in real time.

 ![Two digital event signs showing the session agenda, in portrait and in landscape, with speakers and sponsor banners](https://eventsign.tech/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Digital-event-signs-for-your-event-v2-1-1024x576.png)

## Handle last-minute changes instantly

Events are unpredictable, and last-minute changes are common. Whether you replace a speaker or adjust the schedule, digital event signs let you update instantly and keep attendees informed.

## Give sponsors more visibility

For events with sponsors, digital displays are a chance to give them more visibility. Show sponsor logos and videos so each sponsor stands out: it benefits the sponsors and makes the event more engaging for attendees.

You can even sign big sponsors at the last minute and still deliver on your visibility commitments.

 ![Two digital event signs on stands: a sponsor wall in portrait, listing diamond, platinum and gold sponsors with a QR code offer, and an event banner in landscape](https://eventsign.tech/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Digital-event-signs-for-sponsors-and-promo-videos-1024x576.png)

## Engage attendees with interactive features

Digital displays let you engage your audience in new ways. With touchscreens, QR codes and social media integration, you can create an immersive experience: live polls, interactive maps and real-time feedback make your event more engaging for guests.

 ![An attendee scans the QR code of a 'Download the app' screen in a conference hall](https://eventsign.tech/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Gamification-a-person-scanning-a-QR-code-2-1024x576.png)

## A greener choice than print

As environmental concerns grow, event planners look for greener options. Digital event signs replace numerous posters and brochures, reduce paper waste and physical materials, and show your commitment to the environment.

## Lower costs over time

Digital displays save money over time: you avoid the recurring costs of printed signs, such as design, printing and shipping, and you can reuse digital content for several events.

## In summary

Digital event signs offer clear benefits over static prints: flexibility, last-minute changes, sponsor visibility through videos, interactive features, less waste, lower costs and data collection. They help you stay competitive and give your attendees a better experience.

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