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The selection of Xtract One Technologies’ AI-powered SmartGateway system for the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) signals a shift in venue security priorities: maintaining high operational throughput while enhancing threat detection. The deployment, specifically supporting a large-scale soccer fan festival this summer, positions the technology as critical to managing international visitor expectations.
The company noted that modern venues are increasingly measuring security not just by what it stops, but by how seamlessly it integrates into the overall guest experience. For major events attracting global crowds, the tolerance for long lines and invasive searches is lower, requiring systems that balance accuracy with speed. SmartGateway was designed to address this challenge by identifying specific threat objects without generating secondary screening noise from everyday metallic items.
Venue operators hosting large international events must prioritize security technology that optimizes throughput and minimizes attendee friction rather than relying on traditional, line-creating screening methods.
The system’s operational design allows individuals to pass through at a natural pace without removing personal belongings. This capability optimizes the mean-time-to-ingress, focusing on the entire journey experience for attendees and minimizing friction points traditionally associated with security checkpoints. Furthermore, its portable and configurable footprint makes it adaptable for venues needing flexible security setups.
Xtract One stated that this deployment reflects a growing demand for rigorous yet non-institutional safety solutions in Canada's public spaces. The company’s AI team is based partly in Vancouver, contributing to the development of intelligence that distinguishes concealed weapons from routine personal items, aligning with what they describe as Canada's thoughtful approach to public safety.
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