Welcome to the latest edition of the Accredit Solutions Monthly Newsletter. Delivering a selection of insights, updates, and inspiration straight to your inbox!
Wow this year is already flying by, with the close of the premier league knocking on our door, we would like to wish all our football teams a huge congratulations on a brilliant season! It is so great to see some of our earliest customers excelling, their unwavering support has enabled us to be working with over 100+ clients globally, covering hundreds and hundreds of events, with the platform being used to accredit thousands and thousands of individuals, across major sporting events through to high-profile political events and everything in between.
With that said, as you can imagine, it has already been a busy start to May, read on to find out some of the things we have been up to....
Accredit Solutions receives £10mn investment from Gresham House Ventures
Some exciting news from Accredit HQ...we're thrilled to announce that Accredit Solutions has secured £10m in investment from Gresham House. This investment will enable Accredit to further expand our product offerings to the industry and accelerate our global expansion.
“Gresham House Ventures has an outstanding track record of supporting growing businesses like Accredit Solutions, so we are delighted to have secured this significant investment. Gresham House recognises security is a top priority for major events, and how accreditation plays a significant role, there are huge opportunities for Accredit Solutions to further support our world-class clients with new cutting-edge technology and increase our footprint to service events of all sizes across the globe. This investment also enables us to build on Accredit’s existing success in new markets over the coming years with supporting products. We look forward to working closely with the Gresham House Ventures team as we continue our growth journey.” - Peder Berg, CEO
The Miami Formula One Grand Prix is not just a race; it's a pinnacle event in the world of motorsport, showcasing engineering, speed, and driver skill.
Edwin Saayeng, our Director of Major Events & Operations was on-site in Miami, working alongside our delivery team to deliver the accreditation for this high-profile event. Accredit Solutions provided not just the software solutions for this event but an
end-to-end service. This is the 2nd year we have had the privilege of working on such a great event in the F1 calendar.
Wheelchair Rugby Australia 🤝
We are pleased to be accreditation partners for Wheelchair Rugby Australia (WRA), which is the governing body for the development and growth of the sport of wheelchair rugby in Australia.
Our accreditation platform supported the Santos Wheelchair Rugby National Championship 2024, where Adelaide played host to the best of Australian and International wheelchair rugby across three days.
This week England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) shared new data that showed the number of people playing, attending or following cricket surged by 2 million last year as the Men’s and Women’s Ashes series captured the nation’s imagination! Along with the nation, we are looking forward to this year's Cricket Season where we know ECB won't be caught out (😉) with their accreditation process as our Accredit Platform is already geared up for the start of the season with 70+ matches already set to go through Acredit.
We have worked with ECB since 2016, Accredit handles all accreditation for their matches and tournaments including contractors, staff, volunteers and Media, utilising Accredits Mobile Access Control solution (AMAC) which connects directly with the Accredit system and allows for real-time scanning, approvals, cancellations and rejections on the spot means no-one will be left on a sticky wicket!
Accredit Induct brings the training room to your workforce....
Mastering the puzzle of onboarding and training both temporary and permanent staff has consistently been a daunting challenge. Traditionally tied to paper-based processes and in-person sessions, these essential steps have often been a logistical nightmare - cumbersome, time-consuming, and resource-draining. But what if there was a way to reimagine this scenario entirely?
Accredit Induct does just that, transforming the game by delivering tailored training materials and videos specific to your event or venue as part of the accreditation process. From including videos, training manuals, terms and conditions to following up with quizzes to confirm comprehension, Accredit Induct brings the training room to your workforce, wherever they are.
Sustainable Solutions: Bamboo Lanyards and Composite Accreditation Cards 🎋
In the continuous journey towards sustainability, every material and process choice matters, especially in sectors like event management, which traditionally generate significant waste.
Following our exploration of eco-friendly accreditation badges and associated processes, this blog post delves into the world of bamboo lanyards, composite accreditation cards, sustainable wristbands, and recyclable passes - innovative alternatives that can....
Learn How Tennis Australia transformed their accreditation process..
The Tennis Australia Accreditation team needed a flexibility that had not previously existed. Tied to spreadsheets and singular uploads, huge hours were spent at every event getting data into the original system.
With multiple events across Australia, Tennis Australia needed a system that could provide consistency to users across all events while still allowing for a tailored look and feel to keep the uniqueness that each event has....
It’s time to reflect on the great success of the major event Miami F1 Grand Prix. It was great to see Accredit play a part in the evolution of this event, seeing the planning and implementation come to life and managing the operational challenges an event of this scale can bring. It was also great to see another milestone in Lando Norris achieve his long-awaited first victory in Formula 1.
Beyond the roar of engines and the cheers of the crowds, the event also showcased an excellent initiative by Miami F1 organisers - their internship program. Interns at Miami F1 utilised a golden opportunity...
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