After our successful US Client Meeting we concluded the month with our Annual Meeting in London. It was fantastic to welcome over 50 clubs and organizations from the UK, Nordics and France. This event continues to be a yearly highlight, bringing together longstanding clients and new partners. Big thanks to our panelists and attendees for making this a memorable gathering, we’re excited for an innovative 2025 with many new projects on the horizon.

The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Championship Game was held at CPKC Stadium with Access Control provided by Fortress. Congrats to the Orlando Pride on their first national title!

Our yearly tradition took us to Arizona this time, where we had the pleasure of being hosted by our client the Phoenix Suns in one of their premium spaces – The stunning Annexus Social Club. We were joined by clients from the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, MLS, PGA and the WNBA, along with some of the top entertainment venues in the US & Canada. We couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to connect with such an impressive group, who are truly the best in the business. Big thank you to the Suns for welcoming us. Another thank you to Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale for providing a beautiful backdrop to our stay. We made sure to take time for some Golf and Hiking amidst the serene landscape. Looking forward to continuing the conversations, partnerships, and innovations that came from this fantastic gathering in the year ahead!

Thanks to GSIC Powered by Microsoft for having Fortress / Steve Nott-Macaire speak on Smart Stadiums & Connected Venues – The Future of Sporting Infrastructure at the GSIC Summit 2024. Great chatting about smart stadia, fan engagement and sharing how Fortress is creating new revenue streams for venues across the world

The transformation at St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park has been a fantastic project to be involved in with Birmingham City FC. All new turnstiles are supplied by EDS, and our TR-210 readers equipped with best-in-class NFC functionality provide the Blues fans with industry-leading Access Control technology for the new season, fully integrated with Ticketmaster. This was a big project with tight timelines and proved once again that our operations and software departments are the best in the business. A big thank you to the club for entrusting Fortress with upgrading the club’s access control as part of the wider St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park vision, with the server infrastructure fully hosted by us.

The new and improved Villa Store opened its doors last week and has been completely reimagined ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League Season. The latest innovations include Season Tickets being recognized digitally at till point through an integration to Fortress, discounting the purchase price and sending valuable data back to the club.

Taylor Swift closed out a legendary European leg of the Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium with five nights under the Arch. Nearly 500,000 fans seamlessly came through the Wembley gates by using Fortress.
So long, London… Honored to be involved in the incredible Swiftie fan experience around the world!

The New York Jets International Membership Club has officially launched in the UK and Ireland! We are very excited to work with one of our longtime clients on a program that offers such fun and unique benefits to fans who join. To celebrate the launch of NY Jets FC, new members will have the chance to win an autographed Aaron Rodgers Jets Football and a signed Legacy White Quincy Williams Jersey!

The WNBA is more popular than ever, and we were lucky to take part in another one of their star studded events! This past weekend, the 2024 All-Star Game took place at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, utilizing Fortress technology to manage access to a sold out crow.

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This week our U.S. team got together for a summer gathering in Washington D.C. A client game at the Washington Nationals ballpark kicked things off (Roberto even caught a fly ball!), and our event continued with fun meetings and visits to the capital’s landmark attractions. Great to see everyone!