ABNY Talks: 2026 FIFA World Cup

This summer, the region will host the FIFA World Cup 2026, with eight matches including the coveted final match hosted at MetLife Stadium. This event is anticipated to draw over a million visitors from around the world and generate over $3 billion in economic impact.

• Alex Lasry, CEO of FIFA World Cup 26 NYNJ Host Committee
• Dan Gross, Executive Director of New York State Special Events at Empire State Development
• Julie Coker, President & CEO of New York City Tourism + Conventions
• Luis Rosero, Vice President of Corporate and External Affairs at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
• Maya Handa, NYC World Cup Czar at the Office of the Mayor of New York City

Join this ABNY Talks Panel to hear how the Host Committee and their key partners are preparing for the tournament and learn how you can get involved.

Program will begin at 6:00p with a networking reception to follow. 

Tickets for this event are currently exclusively available for ABNY Member organizations and their guests. Attendees from these groups can RSVP through the link in their inbox. If you have any questions, please reach out to Zina Robbins-Maldonado at zmaldonado@abny.org.

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