ATL on the World Stage: Marketing in the Era of the World Cup | Metro Atlanta Chamber
Cultural Experiences
Atlanta is getting ready to welcome the world — are you?
Join
AMA Atlanta
as we kick off our 2025–2026 season with a powerful lunch event at the
Metro Atlanta Chamber
, focused on the game-changing opportunity the
2026 FIFA World Cup
presents for our city, our economy, and our brands.
This is more than a sports moment — it’s a
marketing moment
.
With global eyes turning to Atlanta, how can marketers, brand leaders, and creatives rise to the occasion? How can we ensure that our messages, campaigns, and activations reflect the energy, diversity, and innovation of our hometown — and leave a lasting impression on the world?
Hear directly from the leaders who helped secure Atlanta’s World Cup hosting bid and those shaping the city's positioning on a global stage:
Dan Corso
, President, Atlanta Sports Council
William Pate
, President & CEO, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
Miguel Saucedo
, Sr Director, Marketing Activation for FIFA World Cup, Coca-Cola
Moderated by
Ken Bernhardt
, Marketing Strategist and AMA Atlanta Legacy Leader
Together, we’ll explore:
The behind-the-scenes strategy that won Atlanta its host city spot — and what marketers can learn from it
How global events drive
local brand engagement
and
economic development
Best practices for building
authentic connections
with international and multicultural audiences
Real-world examples of brand activations tied to major global events
Why now is the moment for
Atlanta marketers
to step into the spotlight
Why this matters for you — and for AMA Atlanta.
This event isn’t just a panel. It’s a
call to action
for our creative, marketing, and business communities. As we launch our 25/26 season, AMA Atlanta is setting the tone for a year focused on
impact, visibility, and global connection
— with the World Cup as a unifying theme.
Whether you’re in agency, corporate, startup, or nonprofit marketing —
you have a role to play in welcoming the world to our city
. Let’s explore how we can make that welcome unforgettable.
Event Highlights:
Networking lunch with Atlanta’s top marketing and business leaders
Expert panel discussion with Q&A
Post-event networking and access to exclusive resources
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic kickoff — for Atlanta, for marketing, and for AMA Atlanta.
Agenda:
11:30am - 12:30pm Networking/Registration Check-in (refreshments will be served)
12:30pm - 1:30pm Panel Discussion/Q&A
Location:
Metro Atlanta Chamber
191 Peachtree Tower, 191 Peachtree St #3400
Atlanta, GA 30303
Thanks to our event sponor
Publicis Collective
!
Thanks to our host
Metro Atlanta Chamber
!
Speakers:
Ken Bernhardt
(Moderator)
| Marketing Strategist and AMA Atlanta Legacy Leader
Dan Corso
|
President, Atlanta Sports Council
William Pate
|
President & CEO, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
Miguel Saucedo
|
Sr Director, Marketing Activation for FIFA World Cup, Coca-Cola
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