Tech giant STARTO limited entry to its highly-anticipated event, eventually turning away more than half of eager attendees. Despite the high demand, the company made the difficult decision to manage crowd control for what turned out to be their most-attended event to date. The decision emphasized the company's dedication to the safety and experience of participants over sheer attendance numbers.

In Japan, tech events such as those held by STARTO are heavily anticipated by fans and professionals alike. The decision to limit attendees is heavily discussed around the balance of safety, customer experience, and demand satisfaction. In Japan's highly ordered society, orderly planning and execution of such events are highly valued and scrutinized.

In the US or EU, similar decisions might be influenced by factors such as fire codes and venue capacities, along with concerns for attendee comfort and safety. There could be potential backlash if fans perceive ticket scarcity as artificial or unfair, leading to high resale prices.