July 15, 2026 · Prudential Center · Newark, NJ
The Global Game
The Future of Men’s & Women’s Soccer, Tech & Media
The room shaping the business of the World Cup...as the tournament reaches its conclusion.
Featuring athletes, executives, and leaders from across men's and women's soccer, media platforms, and technology companies.
ABOUT
The World Cup is coming to the United States — with New Jersey at the center.
The real opportunity isn't just on the field.
It's in infrastructure, media, technology, and capital.
This summit brings together the leaders building that ecosystem — before the final.
Limited, curated attendance.
COMING SOON TO THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM ET
(Programming runs 8:30 AM sharp through 3:00 PM)
AGENDA
SPEAKERS
ELLIOT RICHARDSON
DUGOUT - ONEFOOTBALLJEREMI GORMAN
FANATICSNICOLÁS GARCÍA HEMME
LALIGA NORTH AMERICA
ROBIN AUSTERMANN
BUNDESLIGA AMERICAS
JONATHAN ADASHEK
IBM
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER HBO'S U.S. AGAINST THE WORLDRAND GETLIN
COURTNEY CARTER
SEATTLE REIGN FC
FRED MANGIONE
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 NYNJ HOST COMMITTEE
ABE GEIGER
U.S. SOCCER
CHARLIE STILITANO
TEG SPORT NORTH AMERICA
DARREN ROVELL
CLLCT MEDIA
ARDA OCAL
EMMY AWARD WINNING BROADCASTER
WHAT WE COVER
As a curated, full-day summit, the 2026 program will focus on key forces shaping the global game.
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The deals reshaping global soccer are being made right now. This block brings together owners, investors, and capital allocators driving the sport's next era — multi-club portfolios, sovereign wealth plays, private equity entry points, and the geopolitics of cross-border club ownership.
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Soccer has become one of the most powerful content and brand-building engines on the planet. This block covers three distinct but connected conversations: who is competing for cultural relevance and fan attention at the brand and platform level; how the sport has become a premium entertainment IP category driving a new wave of film, documentary, and TV production; and the CMO-to-athlete conversation at the intersection of women's sports and media.
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Technology is changing how soccer is owned, experienced, and monetized at every level. This block covers AI and machine learning, prediction markets, sports betting regulation, and the data infrastructure powering decisions across clubs, leagues, and broadcast partners.
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The women's game and international markets are the most exciting growth frontiers in soccer. This block includes a dedicated women's session — kept entirely separate from the country session — and a signature country investment session.