Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., known for its innovations in AI-driven security technology, has announced that its Evolv Express® people-screening system will be a key feature at Northwestern University's New Ryan Field. Following an exhaustive evaluation process, Evolv Express has been selected to enhance security checkpoints at the new stadium, contributing to Northwestern's vision of an exceptional college football venue.
As construction of the New Ryan Field nears completion, the 35,000-seat stadium is set to open on October 2nd. The inaugural match will be broadcast nationally, showcasing the first NFL-style stadium in collegiate sports. Evolv Express employs advanced sensor and AI technology to detect hidden threats while allowing fans to pass through security swiftly and smoothly. This system aligns with the venue's commitment to providing a high-quality and secure environment for all guests.
Multi-functional venue
Beyond hosting Northwestern football games, New Ryan Field will serve as a venue for various athletic and community events.
New Ryan Field will serve as a venue for various athletic and community events
The stadium has been designed to redefine the collegiate sports experience, featuring state-of-the-art amenities, including the Evolv Express security systems. The partnership between Evolv and Ryan Sports Development spans several years and includes multiple marketing initiatives, confirming Evolv as the "Official Fan Screening Provider" at Northwestern University.
Aiming for an unmatched fan experience
Pat Ryan Jr., CEO of Ryan Sports Development, conveyed the straightforward objective for the New Ryan Field: "Our goal for the New Ryan Field is simple: build the best place to watch football in America." This goal extends to ensuring fans enjoy a seamless experience from arrival, which influenced the choice of Evolv Express as the optimal security solution. Ryan emphasized that the decision was part of creating a stadium that embodies the future of college sports and beyond.
John Kedzierski, President and CEO of Evolv Technology, remarked on the significance of the selection, "When an institution invests in creating what it believes will be the premier college football venue in the country, every decision matters, including the first impression fans receive when they arrive."
Strategic deployment across academia and beyond
The installation at Ryan Field adds to Evolv's extensive deployments in higher education venues and a variety of public spaces worldwide, including stadiums, arenas, theme parks, schools, and hospitals. As part of one of the most ambitious stadium projects in college sports, Evolv Express aims to elevate the visitor experience, ensuring they enter the facility with ease and safety.
Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., a security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to create safer experiences, announces that Evolv Express®, the company’s people-screening system, has been selected as a security partner in Northwestern University’s new Ryan Field following a rigorous evaluation process.
As Ryan Sports Development prepares to open the first NFL-type stadium in college sports, they evaluated available screening solutions before selecting Evolv Express to help deliver an elevated fan security experience. Evolv Express uses advanced sensor technology and AI to detect concealed threats and identify the location of the potential threat while allowing people to move through checkpoints at their natural walking pace.
Advanced sensor technology
The New Ryan Field, in the final stages of construction, will have a capacity of 35,000 fans when it opens on October 2nd with a nationally televised game.
In addition to Northwestern football games, New Ryan Field will also host other athletic and community events throughout the year. The project is designed to set a new standard for the college football experience and boasts several features and innovations fitting its ambitious vision, including the Evolv Express security systems. The multi-year agreement between Evolv and Ryan Sports Development includes a variety of marketing elements and designates Evolv as Northwestern University’s “Official Fan Screening Provider.”
Exceptional arrival experience
“Our goal for the New Ryan Field is simple: build the best place to watch football in America,” said Pat Ryan Jr., CEO of Ryan Sports Development. “That ambition covers not only the event itself, but also the entire time that a fan is on site. We built a stadium designed to represent the future of college athletics, and so much more, and we rigorously evaluated available screening technologies and selected Evolv Express because it aligned with our goals of delivering a secure, convenient, and exceptional arrival experience.”
“When an institution invests in creating what it believes will be the premier college football venue in the country, every decision matters, including the first impression fans receive when they arrive,” said John Kedzierski, President and CEO of Evolv Technology.
Ambitious stadium projects
“Northwestern had the opportunity to evaluate the industry’s leading screening solutions as part of this landmark project, and we are honoured that Evolv Express was selected to help deliver the elevated fan experience Ryan Field is designed to provide. It’s a testament to the strength of our technology that one of the most ambitious stadium projects in college sports chose Evolv to help welcome fans through its gates.”
The New Ryan Field at Northwestern is another signature deployment on Evolv’s growing roster of higher education customers, as well as numerous stadiums, arenas, theme parks, schools, hospitals and other public spaces around the world.
