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PODCAST: dormakaba’s Brian McNeill on the World Cup and the future of access control

Saul WordsworthBy Saul Wordsworth30th July 20261 Min Read
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Brian McNeill is dormakaba’s vertical business owner for sports & entertainment. Based out of Winter Springs, Florida, Brian is dedicated to helping sports and entertainment venues round the globe solve their access control challenges while navigating the ever-changing world of contactless entry, digital ticketing and self-service operation.

In discussion with Stadia editor Saul Wordsworth, Brian discusses the recent World Cup, the future of access control and how this technology shapes the fan experience.

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