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Soft Power in the Stadium: How Global Sport Builds Bridges
LIVE from Washington, DC. Part of our Sports Diplomacy Summit
Moderated by Andrew Sollinger, CEO & Publisher, Foreign Policy
Ethan Rosenzweig, Head of Protocol & Public Engagement, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee
Eric Heighberger, Senior Director, Federal Affairs, LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
As North America prepares to host the World Cup, Foreign Policy will bring together leaders from government, business, and the playing field to explore how athletics is shaping diplomacy, economic strategy, and international cooperation.
As part of Foreign Policy’s Sports Diplomacy Week, the program will also consider the operational, security, and societal dimensions of major competitions, highlighting how sports can foster connection, drive opportunity, and strengthen international partnerships in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
Soft Power in the Stadium: How Global Sport Builds Bridges
LIVE from Washington, DC. Part of our Sports Diplomacy Summit
Moderated by Andrew Sollinger, CEO & Publisher, Foreign Policy
Ethan Rosenzweig, Head of Protocol & Public Engagement, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee
Eric Heighberger, Senior Director, Federal Affairs, LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
As North America prepares to host the World Cup, Foreign Policy will bring together leaders from government, business, and the playing field to explore how athletics is shaping diplomacy, economic strategy, and international cooperation.
As part of Foreign Policy’s Sports Diplomacy Week, the program will also consider the operational, security, and societal dimensions of major competitions, highlighting how sports can foster connection, drive opportunity, and strengthen international partnerships in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
