Embark on the exciting journey of providing emergency communications for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where 60% of spectators will be international. Beyond a typical weekend sports event, this presentation reveals the unique demands of coordinating emergency communications across 11 U.S. cities and 10 states. Delve into team-oriented strategies essential not only for the World Cup but also for future large-scale emergency communications events. Join us in dissecting the web of international movements, discovering vital insights for emergency planners, and enhancing your understanding of global event preparedness in this informative session.
Learning Objectives:
Apply coordinated emergency communications planning techniques – By the end of this session, participants will be proficient in implementing a coordinated 'team' approach in their own emergency communications planning efforts. They will gain the knowledge and skills to adapt strategies discussed to their specific contexts at federal, state, local, and international levels.
Apply strategies for addressing international communication challenges – Participants will acquire the practical insights to identify and address potential challenges in international emergency communications. By the end of the presentation, they will be equipped to develop and implement effective strategies in the context of their own events to mitigate these challenges.
Adapt global event preparedness competencies – After engaging with this presentation, participants will be able to adapt global event preparedness competencies to their own event planning initiatives. The session will empower them to integrate lessons from the World Cup 2026 into their strategies, contributing to heightened emergency communications and preparedness for diverse events in their respective areas.
