You don't. You write down one thing about each of them, right after: what they do, what you talked about, and why you would talk again. A photo together helps more than you would think. Then send something within a day, while you are still a person to them and not just a name, and mention the thing you actually talked about.
One thing about each person
Nobody remembers thirty people from one day, and a stack of cards on a hotel bed will not help: the card says who they are, not why you talked. So keep one thing about each person, straight after you part.
What they do, what you talked about, and why you would talk again. Three short facts, not a write-up.
A photo, and a follow-up within a day
A quick photo of the two of you does more than any note. Weeks later it is the thing that puts the face back on the name, for both of you.
Then send something within a day. Not "great to meet you", which everyone sends: mention the thing you actually talked about. That is what makes it read as a person and not a list. How fast to follow up.
At a show as a visitor
MeetDrop is not only for exhibitors. At a show as a visitor, set yourself as attending, snap each card, take a photo of you both and say what you talked about. The follow-up opens with where you met, names what you discussed and carries the photo, and nothing goes until you press send. Adding the show you're going to.
Unlimited leads free, no card. Works for visitors too.
Start freeLast reviewed 12 October 2026 by the MeetDrop team.