The Event Check-In feature in Cadence collects valuable attendance data that can be transformed into meaningful insights after your event concludes. By analyzing check-in statistics alongside other event metrics, you can measure engagement, identify attendance patterns, and make data-driven decisions for future events.
When to use
When evaluating event success and attendance metrics
When analyzing participation patterns across different attendee segments
When preparing post-event reports for stakeholders
When planning improvements for future events
Before you start
You must have Admin, Event Manager, or Event Scheduler permissions to access check-in data and reports.
How to do it
Export check-in data from your event dashboard.
Navigate to People → Event Check-In
Click the "Export" button in the upper right corner
Analyze attendance percentages by reviewing the check-in statistics.
Compare actual check-ins against registered attendees
Note differences between internal and external attendee check-in rates
Segment your data by attendee type or other relevant categories.
Filter the exported data by department, role, or customer type
Look for patterns in attendance across different segments
Compare day-by-day attendance if you used the "Check-In Per Event Day" option.
Identify which days had the highest and lowest attendance
Note attendance drop-off patterns across multi-day events
Cross-reference check-in data with other event metrics.
Export appointment attendance and schedule item participation reports
Combine these with check-in data to measure overall engagement
Create visualizations to better understand attendance patterns.
Use spreadsheet tools to create charts showing check-in rates over time
Visualize attendance by attendee segment or event day
Calculate key performance indicators based on check-in data.
Determine the percentage of registered attendees who actually attended
Compare attendance rates to previous events or industry benchmarks
Document insights and recommendations for future events.
Note which attendee segments had the highest and lowest attendance
Identify factors that may have influenced check-in rates
Share findings with relevant stakeholders.
Create a concise summary of attendance metrics and insights
Include recommendations for improving attendance at future events
For multi-day events, look for patterns in when attendees checked in and out to optimize future scheduling.
Troubleshooting
If you switched from "Check-In Per Event Day" to "Overall Event Check-In" during your event, your day-specific check-in data may have been consolidated, affecting your ability to analyze daily attendance patterns.
Related links
How to export check-in reports
How to view check-in statistics and attendance numbers
How to integrate check-in data with other event reports