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On the podcast, you’ll find exclusive interviews with industry leaders and insightful conversations on the latest technologies powering stadiums today.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="site-inner"><div class="content-sidebar-wrap"><main class="content" id="genesis-content"><article class="post-61126 podcasts type-podcasts status-publish has-post-thumbnail category-editorial tag-ceia tag-evolv tag-las-vegas-sphere tag-madison-square-garden tag-moody-center tag-ncs4 tag-ovg tag-paul-kapustka tag-peter-evans tag-smart-gateway tag-stadium-tech-report-podcast tag-walk-through-security-scanners tag-walk-through-security-screening-2 tag-walk-through-weapons-detection tag-xtract-one entry" aria-label="Xtract One CEO Peter Evans talks about why venues are moving to new security technology"><header class="entry-header"><div class="podcast-name">STR Podcast</div><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/podcasts/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</a></h2> <div class="about-info"></div><p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">January 2, 2025</time> by <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/author/drkaps/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Paul Kapustka</span></a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><div class="entry-content-wrap"><div class="featured-image"><img alt="" data-src="https://stadiumtechreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/STR-podcast-feature-peter-evans-716x540.png" data-object-fit="cover" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="lazyload" /><noscript><img class="" alt="" src="https://stadiumtechreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/STR-podcast-feature-peter-evans-716x540.png" data-object-fit="cover" /></noscript></div></div></div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/category/editorial/" rel="category tag">Editorial</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/ceia/" rel="tag">CEIA</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/evolv/" rel="tag">Evolv</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/las-vegas-sphere/" rel="tag">Las Vegas Sphere</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/madison-square-garden/" rel="tag">Madison Square Garden</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/moody-center/" rel="tag">Moody Center</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/ncs4/" rel="tag">NCS4</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/ovg/" rel="tag">OVG</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/paul-kapustka/" rel="tag">Paul Kapustka</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/peter-evans/" rel="tag">Peter Evans</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/smart-gateway/" rel="tag">Smart Gateway</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/stadium-tech-report-podcast/" rel="tag">Stadium Tech Report Podcast</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/walk-through-security-scanners/" rel="tag">walk through security scanners</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/walk-through-security-screening-2/" rel="tag">walk through security screening</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/walk-through-weapons-detection/" rel="tag">walk through weapons detection</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/xtract-one/" rel="tag">Xtract One</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-61009 podcasts type-podcasts status-publish has-post-thumbnail category-editorial tag-aifi tag-atlanta-falcons tag-atlanta-united tag-checkout-free-concessions tag-evolv tag-facial-authenication tag-facial-ticketing tag-karl-pierburg tag-mercedes-benz-stadium tag-paul-kapustka tag-self-serve-beverage-technology tag-stadium-tech-report-podcast tag-wicket entry" aria-label="Karl Pierburg discusses how technology fuels the fan experience at Mercedes-Benz Stadium"><header class="entry-header"><div class="podcast-name">STR Podcast</div><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/podcasts/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</a></h2> <div class="about-info"><p>With its futuristic design, its telescoping roof and its first-of-the-kind circular video board, Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta was the state of the art for stadium technology when it opened in 2017. Seven years later, the venue is still keeping pace, adding and improving its fan-facing technologies to ensure that customers attending its multiple big-time events are getting the best of their event-day experience.</p> <p>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!</p> </div><p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">October 14, 2024</time> by <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/author/drkaps/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Paul Kapustka</span></a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><div class="entry-content-wrap"><div class="featured-image"><img alt="" data-src="https://stadiumtechreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/STR-podcast-feature-karl-pierburg-716x540.png" data-object-fit="cover" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="lazyload" /><noscript><img class="" alt="" src="https://stadiumtechreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/STR-podcast-feature-karl-pierburg-716x540.png" data-object-fit="cover" /></noscript></div></div></div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/category/editorial/" rel="category tag">Editorial</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/aifi/" rel="tag">AiFi</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/atlanta-falcons/" rel="tag">Atlanta Falcons</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/atlanta-united/" rel="tag">Atlanta United</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/checkout-free-concessions/" rel="tag">checkout-free concessions</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/evolv/" rel="tag">Evolv</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/facial-authenication/" rel="tag">Facial Authenication</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/facial-ticketing/" rel="tag">Facial ticketing</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/karl-pierburg/" rel="tag">Karl Pierburg</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/mercedes-benz-stadium/" rel="tag">Mercedes-Benz Stadium</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/paul-kapustka/" rel="tag">Paul Kapustka</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/self-serve-beverage-technology/" rel="tag">self-serve beverage technology</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/stadium-tech-report-podcast/" rel="tag">Stadium Tech Report Podcast</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/wicket/" rel="tag">Wicket</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-60816 podcasts type-podcasts status-publish has-post-thumbnail category-editorial tag-amazon tag-checkout-free-concessions tag-concessions-technology tag-katee-lapoff tag-oak-view-group tag-ovg tag-security-technology tag-stadium-tech-report-podcast tag-stadium-technology tag-zippin entry" aria-label="Oak View Group CTO Katee LaPoff discusses tech strategy from a multi-venue perspective"><header class="entry-header"><div class="podcast-name">STR Podcast</div><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/podcasts/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</a></h2> <div class="about-info"><p>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!</p> </div><p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">August 13, 2024</time> by <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/author/drkaps/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Paul Kapustka</span></a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><div class="entry-content-wrap"><div class="featured-image"><img alt="" data-src="https://stadiumtechreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STR-podcast-feature-katee-lapoff-716x540.png" data-object-fit="cover" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="lazyload" /><noscript><img class="" alt="" src="https://stadiumtechreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STR-podcast-feature-katee-lapoff-716x540.png" data-object-fit="cover" /></noscript></div></div></div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/category/editorial/" rel="category tag">Editorial</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/amazon/" rel="tag">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/checkout-free-concessions/" rel="tag">checkout-free concessions</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/concessions-technology/" rel="tag">concessions technology</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/katee-lapoff/" rel="tag">Katee LaPoff</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/oak-view-group/" rel="tag">Oak View Group</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/ovg/" rel="tag">OVG</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/security-technology/" rel="tag">security technology</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/stadium-tech-report-podcast/" rel="tag">Stadium Tech Report Podcast</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/stadium-technology/" rel="tag">Stadium technology</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/zippin/" rel="tag">Zippin</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-60624 podcasts type-podcasts status-publish has-post-thumbnail category-editorial tag-josh-barney tag-las-vegas tag-seat tag-seat-conference tag-stadium-tech-report tag-stadium-technology tag-stadium-technology-professionals entry" aria-label="SEAT’s Josh Barney talks about the new directions for the longtime stadium tech conference"><header class="entry-header"><div class="podcast-name">STR Podcast</div><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/podcasts/seats-josh-barney-talks-about-the-new-direction-for-the-longtime-stadium-tech-conference/">SEAT’s Josh Barney talks about the new directions for the longtime stadium tech conference</a></h2> <div class="about-info"><p>The revival of SEAT, the longtime conference for the stadium technology community, continues its progression with its second event under the direction of new CEO Josh Barney. Scheduled for late June in Las Vegas, this year’s gathering will incorporate some new twists, including new panel topic categories, and some only-in-Vegas participant experiences tailored for the stadium technology crowd. </p> <p>Join us as we speak with Josh Barney to hear about the continued new path for SEAT — only on the Stadium Tech Report podcast!</p> </div><p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">June 3, 2024</time> by <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/author/drkaps/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Paul Kapustka</span></a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><div class="entry-content-wrap"><div class="featured-image"><img alt="" data-src="https://stadiumtechreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/STR-podcast-feature-SEAT-josh-barney-716x540.png" data-object-fit="cover" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="lazyload" /><noscript><img class="" alt="" src="https://stadiumtechreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/STR-podcast-feature-SEAT-josh-barney-716x540.png" data-object-fit="cover" /></noscript></div></div></div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/category/editorial/" rel="category tag">Editorial</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/josh-barney/" rel="tag">Josh Barney</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/las-vegas/" rel="tag">Las Vegas</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/seat/" rel="tag">SEAT</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/seat-conference/" rel="tag">SEAT Conference</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/stadium-tech-report/" rel="tag">Stadium Tech Report</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/stadium-technology/" rel="tag">Stadium technology</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/stadium-technology-professionals/" rel="tag">stadium technology professionals</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-60584 podcasts type-podcasts status-publish has-post-thumbnail category-editorial tag-aifi tag-amazon tag-amazon-one tag-biometrics tag-cashierless-concessions tag-checkout-free-concessions tag-concessions-technology tag-jon-jenkins tag-just-walk-out tag-paul-kapustka tag-rfid tag-stadium-concessions tag-stadium-tech-report-podcast tag-zippin entry" aria-label="Amazon’s Jon Jenkins discusses stadium strategies, successes for ‘Just Walk Out’ stores"><header class="entry-header"><div class="podcast-name">STR Podcast</div><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/podcasts/amazons-jon-jenkins-discusses-stadium-strategies-successes-for-just-walk-out-stores/">Amazon’s Jon Jenkins discusses stadium strategies, successes for ‘Just Walk Out’ stores</a></h2> <div class="about-info"><p>One of the top suppliers of checkout-free technology for stores is Amazon, whose Just Walk Out stores continue to find new homes in stadiums and arenas. 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.</p> <p>Listen in as Jenkins discusses exactly why the trillion-dollar company is interested in the stadium concessions space, and how other related technologies like biometrics and RFID are also helping improve the fan experience around concession transactions. Only on the Stadium Tech Report podcast!</p> </div><p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">May 7, 2024</time> by <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/author/drkaps/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Paul Kapustka</span></a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><div class="entry-content-wrap"><div class="featured-image"><img alt="" data-src="https://stadiumtechreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/STR-podcast-feature-jon-jenkins-716x540.png" data-object-fit="cover" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="lazyload" /><noscript><img class="" alt="" src="https://stadiumtechreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/STR-podcast-feature-jon-jenkins-716x540.png" data-object-fit="cover" /></noscript></div></div></div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/category/editorial/" rel="category tag">Editorial</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/aifi/" rel="tag">AiFi</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/amazon/" rel="tag">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/amazon-one/" rel="tag">Amazon One</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/biometrics/" rel="tag">biometrics</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/cashierless-concessions/" rel="tag">cashierless concessions</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/checkout-free-concessions/" rel="tag">checkout-free concessions</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/concessions-technology/" rel="tag">concessions technology</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/jon-jenkins/" rel="tag">Jon Jenkins</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/just-walk-out/" rel="tag">Just Walk Out</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/paul-kapustka/" rel="tag">Paul Kapustka</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/rfid/" rel="tag">RFID</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/stadium-concessions/" rel="tag">stadium concessions</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/stadium-tech-report-podcast/" rel="tag">Stadium Tech Report Podcast</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/zippin/" rel="tag">Zippin</a></span></p></footer></article><article class="post-60482 podcasts type-podcasts status-publish has-post-thumbnail category-editorial tag-5g tag-acrisure-stadium tag-boldyn-networks tag-cbrs tag-concessions tag-digital-ticketing tag-fan-survey tag-private-networks tag-stadium-cellular tag-stadium-cellular-use tag-stadium-wi-fi tag-stadium-wireless tag-stadium-wireless-networks tag-stadium-wireless-use tag-wi-fi entry" aria-label="Boldyn’s Jason Caliento discusses fan survey about connectivity’s impact on live events"><header class="entry-header"><div class="podcast-name">STR Podcast</div><h2 class="entry-title"><a class="entry-title-link" rel="bookmark" href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/podcasts/boldyns-jason-caliento-discusses-fan-survey-about-connectivitys-impact-on-live-events/">Boldyn’s Jason Caliento discusses fan survey about connectivity’s impact on live events</a></h2> <div class="about-info"><p>Recently, our friends at Boldyn Networks commissioned a survey and questioned more than 6,000 fans to get their views on a wide range of topics. The results (which you can download from this link) are extremely helpful since too often we don’t hear the “voice of the fan” so clearly when we talk about stadium technology deployments.</p> <p>We are joined on the podcast by Jason Caliento, chief commercial officer for Boldyn, to discuss the survey results and extrapolate out a bit to put them in context for stadium owners and operators — who may want to adjust their strategies to ensure that the voice of the fan becomes a way to improve the experience for all.</p> </div><p class="entry-meta"><time class="entry-time">April 22, 2024</time> by <span class="entry-author"><a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/author/drkaps/" class="entry-author-link" rel="author"><span class="entry-author-name">Paul Kapustka</span></a></span> </p></header><div class="entry-content"><div class="entry-content-wrap"><div class="featured-image"><img alt="" data-src="https://stadiumtechreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/STR-podcast-feature-jason-caliento-716x540.png" data-object-fit="cover" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" class="lazyload" /><noscript><img class="" alt="" src="https://stadiumtechreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/STR-podcast-feature-jason-caliento-716x540.png" data-object-fit="cover" /></noscript></div></div></div><footer class="entry-footer"><p class="entry-meta"><span class="entry-categories">Filed Under: <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/category/editorial/" rel="category tag">Editorial</a></span> <span class="entry-tags">Tagged With: <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/5g/" rel="tag">5G</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/acrisure-stadium/" rel="tag">Acrisure Stadium</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/boldyn-networks/" rel="tag">Boldyn Networks</a>, <a href="https://stadiumtechreport.com/tag/cbrs/" rel="tag">CBRS</a>, <a 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