Evolv Technology has announced the deployment of its Evolv Express system at KC Live!, a premier entertainment venue within Kansas City's Power & Light District.
Known for integrating AI into security screening, Evolv aims to enhance visitor safety with its advanced threat detection system. The Express technology facilitates efficient visitor screening, reducing entry congestions and disruptions, and offers a seamless passage for families and groups moving at a natural pace.
Large-scale gatherings
The decision to implement Evolv Express was influenced by its successful operation at other venues such as Sporting Park, home to Sporting KC, along with other locations in the Midwest.
The decision to implement Evolv Express was influenced by its successful operation at other venues
The Power & Light District, which hosts millions of guests annually for numerous large-scale events, sees Evolv Express as a vital tool for managing security during its well-attended concerts and watch parties. John Baier, Evolv's Vice President of Sports & Entertainment, expressed the company's satisfaction in being a trusted security provider for such a prominent function, highlighting KC Live! as a testament to the system's adaptability beyond traditional stadiums and arenas.
Diverse set of industries
Since 2019, Evolv Express systems have significantly impacted the security sector, screening over four billion individuals globally across various locations, including schools, hospitals, theme parks, and religious institutions.
In Kansas City, Evolv further extends its partnership as the Official Fan Screening Partner of Major League Soccer club Sporting KC, managing security for all events at Sporting Park. Globally, the technology screens approximately four million people daily and is constantly expanding its presence across 1,500 school buildings, 700 healthcare facilities, and many other industries.
Evolv Technology, a security technology company pioneering AI-based screening designed to create safer experiences, today announced the implementation of its Evolv Express system at KC Live!, the signature entertainment destination within the Power & Light District in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
Evolv Express® uses advanced sensor technology and AI to detect concealed threats. The system is designed to screen visitors effectively while helping minimise congestion and disruptions to traffic flow at entry points. Families and groups can enter a venue together at a normal walking pace, aiming to provide a welcoming experience that accelerates entry for guests.
Large-scale gatherings
Facility management at the Power & Light District selected Evolv after observing the technology in action at Sporting Park, home of Sporting KC, and at other venues in the Midwest. The District regularly hosts watch parties, concerts, and other large-scale gatherings, welcoming millions of guests annually.
“We’re delighted to be entrusted by Power & Light District leadership to perform such a high-profile and critical function,” said John Baier, Evolv’s Vice President of Sports & Entertainment. “KC Live! is further evidence that Evolv systems can play an important security role not just for stadiums and arenas, but for a wide range of entertainment destinations as well.”
Diverse set of industries
Evolv Express systems have screened more than four billion people at hundreds of theme parks, stadiums, arenas, schools, hospitals, houses of worship and public events worldwide since 2019.
In Kansas City, Evolv is the Official Fan Screening Partner of Major League Soccer club Sporting KC for all events at Sporting Park. The company’s systems screen ~4 million people daily worldwide, and are used by 1,500+ school buildings, 700+ healthcare buildings, and have multiple other customers in a diverse set of industries.
