9 types of ticket buyers you encounter at a conference
We at the Philippine Web Designers Organization meet a lot of colorful characters while we put together the Form Function & Class conference. This listicle reflects some of the challenges we’ve faced in organizing such a massive event, causing all sorts of reactions — from severe migraines to hearty laughs!
1. The Certificate Collector
Only cares about whether they get a certificate of attendance or not.
2. The Red Tape Vendor
Requires mountains of paperwork to clear the organizer before processing a purchase order, including but not limited to:
- business permits,
- tax registrations,
- financial statements,
- and a list of companies that have attended in the past
3. The High Maintenance Client
- Takes weeks before purchase order clears.
- Will not deposit cheque payment themselves and expects you to pick it up; or will only provide a cheque on the day of the conference—but expects their slots to be reserved.
- Asks to speak to someone else, hoping to change the rules.
4. The Spoonfed Diva
- Asks questions that are already answered on the site.
- Asks for ticket computations they can probably compute themselves.
- Asks for a phone number so they can call to ask questions instead of writing them down.
5. The “Wais” Haggler
Asks for additional discounts on tickets, and if they can combine multiple promos together.
6. The Sponsor Maven
- Negotiates for more complimentary tickets than the specified number in the sponsorship package.
- Asks for email database of attendees.
7. The Crammer
Finds out about the event after registration closes and asks if it’s still possible to attend.
8. The Namedropper
Requests special treatment by mentioning their company or organization.
9. The Conditional Volunteer
Asks if they can help out with the conference, but is only willing to appear on the day of the event.
See you at Form Function & Class!
