Episodes

  • Wicket COO Jeff Boehm discusses the power of facial authentication technology for stadiums

    Wicket COO Jeff Boehm discusses the power of facial authentication technology for stadiums
    Feb 17 2025
    One of the most interesting new technologies on the stadium technology scene is facial authentication, which is basically using a person's face to verify identity, as well as transactions from ticketing to concessions. Our guest today is Jeff Boehm, Chief Operating Officer of Wicket, here to discuss how the company brought facial authentication to sports stadiums and where it might go in the future. Listen in -- only on the Stadium Tech Report podcast!
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    29 mins
  • Xtract One CEO Peter Evans talks about why venues are moving to new security technology

    Xtract One CEO Peter Evans talks about why venues are moving to new security technology
    Jan 2 2025
    One of the stadium technology product segments experiencing rapid deployment over the past couple years is the “walk-through” model of security scanners, which allow fans to pass through security screening without having to stop or divest items from pockets or bags. Listen in as we talk to Xtract One CEO Peter Evans about why venues are moving to new security technology -- only on the Stadium Tech Report podcast!
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    30 mins
  • Karl Pierburg discusses how technology fuels the fan experience at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

    Karl Pierburg discusses how technology fuels the fan experience at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
    Oct 14 2024
    Our guest today on the Stadium Tech Report podcast is Karl Pierburg, senior vice president and chief technology officer for the Atlanta Falcons, who will bring us up to date on the latest tech deployments at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, including a big bet on biometrics, and why keeping at the forefront is critical for a good fan experience. Only on the Stadium Tech Report podcast!
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    28 mins
  • Oak View Group CTO Katee LaPoff discusses tech strategy from a multi-venue perspective

    Oak View Group CTO Katee LaPoff discusses tech strategy from a multi-venue perspective
    Aug 12 2024
    Being the chief technology officer for a venue is a tough job -- but what happens when you're not just the CTO for one venue but for a whole long list of places? Joining us today on the podcast is Katee LaPoff, chief technology officer for the Oak View Group, also known as OVG, the live experience venue development, management, and premium hospitality company. Listen in as we get Katee's perspective on technology developments and deployments from the lens of her new position -- only on the Stadium Tech Report podcast!
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    36 mins
  • SEAT's Josh Barney talks about the new directions for the longtime stadium tech conference

    SEAT's Josh Barney talks about the new directions for the longtime stadium tech conference
    Jun 3 2024
    Joining us today on the podcast is Katee LaPoff, chief technology officer for the Oak View Group, the live experience venue development, management, and premium hospitality company. Listen in as we get Katee's perspective on technology developments and deployments from the lens of her new position -- only on the Stadium Tech Report podcast!
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    27 mins
  • Amazon's Jon Jenkins discusses stadium strategies, successes for 'Just Walk Out' stores

    Amazon's Jon Jenkins discusses stadium strategies, successes for 'Just Walk Out' stores
    May 7 2024
    We are joined today by Jon Jenkins, vice president of Just Walk Out for Amazon, to hear about why one of the world's largest retailers is targeting the stadium-specific concessions marketplace. Only on the Stadium Tech Report podcast!
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    41 mins
  • Boldyn's Jason Caliento discusses fan survey about connectivity's impact on live events

    Boldyn's Jason Caliento discusses fan survey about connectivity's impact on live events
    Apr 21 2024
    Listen in as Boldyn Networks chief commercial officer Jason Caliento discusses the company's survey of fans and how they perceive the impact of connectivity on live events. Only on the Stadium Tech Report Podcast!
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    29 mins
  • AiFi CEO Steve Carlin sees more success ahead for checkout-free stores in stadiums

    AiFi CEO Steve Carlin sees more success ahead for checkout-free stores in stadiums
    Apr 5 2024
    Listen in as we talk with AiFi CEO Steve Carlin about the rise of checkout-free concession stands and why he thinks the market is just getting started. Only on the Stadium Tech Report podcast!
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    33 mins