Leader Speaker Series: What It Takes to Host the World

Lessons from North Texas - FIFA Experience

The FIFA World Cup brought the world's attention to North Texas?and delivering an event of that scale required years of planning, regional collaboration and operational excellence. 
 
Join the Fort Worth Chamber's Leaders Speaker Series, presented by Fidelity Investments, for a behind-the-scenes conversation with the leaders who helped prepare our region for one of the largest sporting events in the world. From securing the bid and coordinating across host cities to managing transportation, aviation operations, public safety and the visitor experience, this discussion will explore what it took to successfully host millions of fans on the global stage. 
 
Featured speakers include:  
 
Monica Paul, President of the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee and Executive Director of the Dallas Sports Commission
 
Drew Hays, Executive Director of the Fort Worth Sports Commission 
 
Jerome Woodard, Chief Operating Officer of DFW International Airport 
 
Together, they'll share firsthand insights into the partnerships, planning, and infrastructure that made the tournament possible, Fort Worth's role in supporting the region's success, and the lessons learned that will strengthen North Texas' ability to attract and host future world-class events. 
 
Whether you're interested in economic development, regional collaboration, infrastructure or the business of major events, you'll gain an insider's perspective on how North Texas came together to deliver on the world's biggest stage?and what that means for our region's future.