16 Systems Will Be Installed Across the Convention Centre
Under the five-year agreement, 16 Gateway systems will be installed across more than a dozen entry points.
The deployment will cover both the North and South buildings of the MTCC.
Installation will take place in two phases.
The size of the deployment reflects the scale of the convention centre and the number of different events it hosts throughout the year.
The MTCC has 442,000 square feet of exhibit space, 77 meeting rooms, multipurpose ballrooms, and a theatre used for performing arts and corporate events.
Why Is the MTCC Using AI Security?
Large convention centres deal with a wide range of visitors and events, from international trade shows to corporate conferences.
That means security systems need to handle large numbers of people without creating long entry lines or significantly disrupting the visitor experience.
According to Xtract One, the MTCC evaluated several vendors through a competitive RFP procurement process before selecting Gateway.
The convention centre's security requirements included the ability to adapt to different event sizes, audiences, and configurations.
How Does Xtract One Gateway Work?
Xtract One Gateway is designed to detect and classify specific threat objects as people pass through an entry point.
The system is designed to distinguish potential threats from everyday belongings such as laptops and backpacks.
When a potential threat is identified, security personnel receive information about what triggered the alert and its location.
This can allow staff to focus secondary screening on specific individuals rather than stopping every visitor for the same level of inspection.
The system can also be repositioned and reconfigured between events without requiring a new installation or calibration, according to Xtract One.
What Makes This Different From Traditional Screening?
Traditional security checkpoints can require visitors to stop, open bags, remove belongings, or pass through multiple screening steps.
The Gateway system is designed around a different approach.
Visitors can continue walking through the entry point while the technology screens them.
If a potential threat is detected, security staff can then carry out additional screening.
The goal is to combine threat detection with a smoother entry experience for visitors.
Canadian Technology at a Major Toronto Venue
The agreement also has a Canadian technology angle.
Xtract One is based in Toronto, while the MTCC is one of Canada's major convention and trade-show facilities.
The convention centre said it was particularly pleased to work with a Canadian company as it strengthens its security infrastructure.
For Xtract One, the deployment provides a major local customer and an opportunity to demonstrate its technology at a high-profile venue hosting international events.
Where Will the Technology Be Used?
The systems will be deployed across the MTCC's North and South buildings.
The convention centre hosts a wide variety of events, including international trade shows, corporate conferences and performing arts and entertainment events.
The ability to reposition and reconfigure the Gateway system is intended to allow the security setup to adapt to different event requirements.
What Does the Five-Year Contract Mean?
The agreement gives Xtract One a five-year contract with the MTCC.
The company did not disclose the financial value of the agreement in its announcement.
That means the article should not assign a dollar value to the contract unless the company or the convention centre releases additional information.
The confirmed details are the five-year term, 16 systems, and deployment across more than a dozen entry points.
Is the AI System Guaranteed to Detect Every Threat?
No.
Xtract One itself states that no threat detection system is 100% effective.
The company says its solutions are designed to enhance safety and reduce threats when properly configured, deployed, and used.
It also recommends using the technology as one part of a multilayered physical-security approach.
That distinction is important because the system should not be described as a guarantee against weapons or other threats.
What Could This Mean for Future Event Security?
The MTCC deployment shows how large event venues are exploring technology that can combine security screening with faster visitor movement.
Convention centres, stadiums, arenas, schools and other high-traffic facilities face similar challenges when they need to screen large numbers of people.
AI-powered systems may become one option for organizations looking to add another layer of security without creating traditional checkpoint experiences for every visitor.
However, the effectiveness of any security technology depends on how it is configured, deployed, and used alongside other security measures.
TwikUp Insight
The MTCC's decision is notable because it combines three growing technology trends: artificial intelligence, physical security and contactless visitor screening.
The five-year agreement will put 16 Gateway systems across more than a dozen entry points at one of Canada's major convention facilities.
For Xtract One, the deal also highlights demand for AI-based security technology at large venues where traditional screening can slow down visitor movement.
The company has not disclosed the financial value of the contract, so the main measurable details are the five-year term and 16-system deployment.
For visitors, the intended benefit is straightforward: keep entry moving while giving security staff more targeted information when a potential threat is detected.
The technology is not a replacement for a complete security strategy, but it represents another way major venues are using AI to support physical security.
