Thursday, April 23, 2026
Ellen C Kinney
This summer, Seattle will host matches for the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing the world’s largest sporting event and hundreds of thousands of international visitors to the Pacific Northwest. Join Ivy Plus alumni for a fireside chat with Peter Tomozawa (WG’93), CEO of the Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026 Local Organizing Committee, as he shares an inside look at what it takes to prepare a city for an event of this scale.
The conversation will explore the business, civic, and cultural dimensions of hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup-from the economic opportunity and global spotlight for Seattle to the coordination required to host international teams, thousands of fans and media who are expected to travel to the region.
Whether you follow soccer closely or simply enjoy hearing how complex global events come together, this discussion will offer a fascinating window into leadership, city planning, and international collaboration. The evening begins with networking and appetizers at The Collective Seattle, followed by a one-hour fireside chat and audience Q&A.
This event is hosted by the Wharton Alumni Club of Seattle and welcomes alumni from Ivy League and peer institutions. Come connect with fellow alumni and hear how Seattle is preparing to welcome the world.
April 23, 2026:
6:00 - 6:30 Registration, Networking and Refreshments
6:30 - 7:30 Fireside Chat and Q&A
7:30 - 8:00 Networking, Close
Location:
The Collective Seattle
400 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
$35 for Non-Members and Ivy Plus
$25 for Wharton Alumni Club of Seattle Members
Cash-Bar
