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Supplier discovery for your next trade show.

Find relevant suppliers among trade show exhibitors. Lensmor helps procurement teams, retailers, and distributors research companies, review event connections, and prepare a focused list of suppliers to contact.

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EVENT RESEARCH → A FOCUSED SHORTLISTBefore the doors open
Find relevant events
Qualify account fit
Review source evidence
Prepare useful conversations
THE OPPORTUNITY

Show time is too valuable for starting supplier research from scratch.

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Illustration of trade show preparation with a booth, calendar and research documents
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  • A directory is only a starting point. Exhibitor names alone do not tell you which suppliers fit your product requirements, market, or purchasing priorities.
  • Research is scattered. Company websites, product pages, event listings, and contact details each hold part of the picture. Bring the relevant context together before planning a visit.
  • A busy floor limits comparison. Without a shortlist and clear questions, useful meetings can get lost among booths that are not a fit.
YOUR WORKFLOW

From an event directory to a supplier shortlist.

  1. Define what you need to source. Set your product category, supplier profile, and target markets. Choose trade shows relevant to those requirements.
  2. Research the exhibitors. Review available company descriptions, websites, and official event connections. Save suppliers that warrant a closer look.
  3. Check fit and prepare questions. Compare public company context against your requirements. Record what still needs confirmation, including specifications, certifications, minimum order quantities, and delivery capacity.
  4. Prepare the conversation. Identify relevant business contacts, export your selected list, and plan outreach or booth visits. Confirm meeting availability with the supplier.
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WHAT YOU WALK AWAY WITH

Arrive with suppliers to meet and questions to ask.

  • A focused supplier shortlist Exhibitors selected against your product category, market, and company criteria.
  • Context for comparison Available company information and event connections, with open qualification questions kept visible.
  • A plan for supplier conversations Relevant contacts and a shortlist to use for meeting outreach, booth visits, and follow-up.
EVIDENCE BEFORE OUTREACH

Use event evidence to guide supplier research.

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Exhibitors
Companies listed in official exhibitor or sponsor sources.
Social Signals
Public event-related activity. A research signal, not confirmed registration.
Visitors
Organizer or data-partner records, where available for the event.

Official exhibitor or sponsor sources establish a company’s connection to an event. Company descriptions, public web information, and enriched contacts add research context; they do not establish product quality, certification, available capacity, or agreed commercial terms.

Coverage varies by event and source. Review company websites and confirm sourcing requirements directly with the supplier before making a purchasing decision.

GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you build your list.

A clear view of what Lensmor helps you do and what your team should verify.

Who is this solution for?

Procurement teams, retailers, distributors, importers, and other buyers that use trade shows to discover potential suppliers.

Does Lensmor verify or certify suppliers?

Lensmor supports company research and shortlisting. An event listing or enriched company profile is not a supplier certification, quality audit, or guarantee of delivery. Complete your own supplier qualification process.

Can I compare products, prices, or minimum order quantities?

Use available public company information to identify suppliers worth contacting. Request current product specifications, pricing, order quantities, and terms directly from each supplier.

Can I arrange meetings through Lensmor?

Use relevant contact details and exported shortlists to prepare outreach in your existing tools. Confirm availability and meeting arrangements directly with the supplier.

Deals booked before doors open.
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