Fastenex Connect: Share, Learn & Grow Together
The Fastenex Connect Community is a year-round platform for fastener and fixing industry professionals to network, share insights, and expand their business. It connects exhibitors, visitors, and specialists, helping build strong relationships that continue beyond the exhibition. With Fastenex Connect, you can showcase your brand, connect with the right audience, and keep your business growing throughout the year.
Industry Insights & Tailored Content
Stay updated with the latest welding industry news, expert interviews, innovative technologies, and product launches..
Digital Event & Webinars
Learn directly from the market leaders and specialists throughout the year.
Networking 365 Days a Year
Connect with 12,500+ professionals and ~24,000 monthly visitors to grow your reach.
Leadscanning & Matchmaking
Instantly save contacts and schedule meetings ahead of the exhibition.
Show Updates & Highlights
Keep your business visible with ongoing event news and opportunities.

Why Use Fastenex Connect?
Reach more people and get noticed by showcasing your offerings digitally, beyond just the exhibition floor, increasing your reach:
More Relevant Meetings: Get recommended buyers and partners based on your product categories, market needs and purchasing roles.
Less Noise, More ROI: Focus on top profiles with real intent.
Year-Round Leads: Build relationships beyond the event.

Smart, Seamless & Strategic
Leadscanning
Leadscanning is an efficient tool that simplifies networking. No more manual business cards: just scan participant and visitor badges to instantly exchange contact information.
Effortless Contact Collection
Instantly collect and manage contacts by scanning badges.
Centralised Data Management
Store all contacts in one place for easy access and download.
Completely Free
Enjoy complete access to the leadscanning service at no cost.
Matchmaking Service: Efficient, Personalised, Connected
Fastenex Connect now offers Matchmaking.
1. Get Matched with Key Decision-Makers: Distributors, Manufacturers, Engineers, Buyers and Industry Specialists.
2. Company Pages & Products: Showcase your brand and product range for better matches.
3. Messaging & Meetings: Chat, propose times, and confirm meetings at your stand.
4. Post-Show Look-a-Likes: Matchmaking improves as you scan more badges, suggesting new relevant contacts.

For Exhibitors
Get a list of recommended visitors that are interested in your company’s products and services.
Study the detailed profile of the interested visitors, their company background, business interests, and potential collaboration opportunities.
Send messages and schedule meetings at the show.
For Visitors
Get a list of recommended exhibiting companies that match your interests and goals for attending the exhibition.
Review company profile, product ranges and booth numbers for onsite navigation.
Send messages and schedule meetings at the show.
*Matchmaking is free for all exhibitors and visitors on both desktop and mobile versions of Fastenex Connect.
How to Get Started
01
Get Started
Download the app and sign up using the invitation link sent to your email.
02
Select Business Interest
Let the app know who you want to meet.
03
Go to Matchmaking
Review suggested profiles → messages & proposes meetings → connect and schedule business meetings.
04
Get Your Team Connected
Bring your colleagues to maximize networking.

Download Fastenex Connect
Connect, Showcase, Grow your business.
Download the app today to see how companies like yours stay ahead and grow their business.

Have questions about using Connect?
If you have any additional questions about using leadscanning or matchmaking at the Fastenex event, please write us. Email: support@ite-connect.com

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