# VENU+ and HID Global Debut GoPod Mobile Face Scan for Locker Rentals

> VENU+, backed by ZCG, introduced GoPod Mobile Face Scan with HID Global, letting guests rent lockers by scanning their faces on their own phones.

- Published: 2026-11-11T11:36:21+00:00
- Section: Product Launches
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-11-11/venu-gopod-mobile-face-scan
- Source: [Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261111960981/en/)

## Key takeaways

- VENU+ introduced GoPod Mobile Face Scan, which lets guests rent a locker by scanning a QR code and their face on their own phone.
- The technology was developed with HID Global and will be unveiled at IAAPA Expo 2026 in Orlando, held November 16-20.
- VENU+ CEO John Dunlap said the system gives guests more convenient ways to access their belongings and helps operators deliver a simpler experience.

VENU+, backed by [ZCG](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00007gj/zcg) Private Equity, introduced GoPod Mobile Face Scan, a locker technology that lets guests scan their faces with their own phones and rent a locker at the door. The company announced the product on November 11, [Business Wire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261111960981/en/) reported. VENU+ developed the system with HID Global.

## How GoPod Mobile Face Scan Works

Guests bypass the kiosk by scanning a QR code and then using their phone to scan their face, selecting a locker and starting the rental. During the rental they can open the locker by face scan, phone, PIN or kiosk, and VENU+ said its patented keypad access is available at every locker door. Guests can leave their phones in the locker and retrieve their belongings another way.

Face scan is optional, and VENU+ said biometric information is deleted when the rental ends and is not stored or sold. The company said the solution is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Americans with Disabilities Act. HID's biometric technology is used in settings that include major airports, and [HID Global](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0002ctb/hid-global) acquired inepro ID, a provider of contactless authentication for secure print release and identity management, GlobeNewswire reported on November 3.

"GoPod® Mobile Face Scan reflects our continued investment in technology that makes the guest experience more seamless while helping our venue partners meet the evolving expectations of their visitors," said John Dunlap, Chief Executive Officer of VENU+.

## ZCG's Product Push Across Its Portfolio

According to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), ZCG Arabia launched a Shariah-compliant financing platform offering direct lending to small and medium-sized businesses in Saudi Arabia in June 2026. The same records show ZCG formed the Apex Hospitality platform in January 2026 and carried out a slot modernization program replacing approximately 600 machines, about 25% of the slot fleet, across five core casino properties. ZCG has committed up to $2 billion to grow in Saudi Arabia.

## VENU+'s Earlier Launches This Year

On November 4, 2026, VENU+ expanded its Souvenirs & Retail portfolio with GoBoost, a portable charging offering that guests can rent or buy, with rentals and returns taking seconds and no app download, Business Wire Blog reported. The GoPod launch follows VENU+'s acquisitions of VLocker and Tiburon Lockers earlier this year, which the company said expanded its smart locker capabilities.

## IAAPA Expo 2026 Dates

VENU+ will unveil the technology at IAAPA Expo 2026, which takes place November 16-20 in Orlando, Florida, with the show floor open November 17-20. The company will also showcase updated face scan cameras and products from its expanded smart locker portfolio.

## Companies in this story

- [ZCG company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00007gj/zcg) · website: https://www.zcg.com
- [HID Global company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0002ctb/hid-global) · website: http://www.hidglobal.com
- [Venu+ company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0007txr/venu) · website: https://venuplus.com

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