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Workshop: Public Transport Makes Large Events Possible (and Successful)

13 - 14 March 2025
Dallas, TX, United States of America
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
On invitation only

Organisers

North America Events

Millions of soccer fans will travel from across the world to North America to celebrate the FIFA 2026 World Cup.

Dallas is a key hub for major sporting events in the United States, with its world-class stadiums and passionate sports culture. As the host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will play a crucial role in showcasing the global excitement and energy of the tournament.

Transporting this many people to games and throughout the region is no small task and requires coordinated efforts.  

Alongside local host Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), UITP is organizing a workshop on March 13-14 in Dallas, Texas, to advance best practices in planning and managing public transportation for large events. This is a follow-up to the October 2024 workshop in Newark, New Jersey.  

Large events, especially international sports competitions, have significant positive impacts on cities. While the benefits are substantial, it’s also crucial for cities to carefully plan and manage these events to mitigate potential challenges, such as financial burdens, social disruptions, and environmental impacts.

Successful hosting requires a comprehensive approach that considers both short-term and long-term implications for the city and its residents. In advance of hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 at AT&T Stadium, this workshop will share insights and best practices for large-scale event preparedness and execution.

The workshop will feature speakers and case studies from global mega-events, methods for engaging and coordinating stakeholders to deliver public transportation, and a facilitated discussion on transportation needs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  

Disclaimer

This workshop is exclusively by invitation. Due to limited seating capacity, participation is restricted to invited guests only.

Key Topics:

  • Crowd Management
  • Security
  • Mobility / transport management
  • Integrated Ticketing
  • Travel information / Wayfinding
  • Officials Travel

Programme

Breakfast

08:00 – 09:00
  • Nadine S. Lee, President and CEO, DART
  • Jaspal Singh, Senior Director – Membership and Global Operations, UITP
  • Felicia Alexander, Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation
  • Paul P. Skoutelas, President & CEO, American Public Transportation Association (APTA)
  • Deborah Fales, Director of Transport and Airport Arrivals & Departures, FIFA World Cup 2026
  • Tania Mahan, Senior Manager TPT Integration, FIFA World Cup 2026
Session 1A
  • Jaspal Singh, Senior Director – Membership and Global Operations, UITP
Session 1B
  • Joseph Forgiarini, Senior Executive Officer – Service Development, LA Metro
Session 2

Jason Diffenthal, Surface Events Lead, Transport for London

Session 3
  • Laurence Debrincat, Director of Prospective and Studies, Île-de-France Mobilités

Break

11:15 – 11:30

Lunch

13:00 – 14:00
Session 4
  • Stéphanie Martin, Project Manager – Olympic and Paralympic Games, RATP
Session 5
  • Ryan Adams, Executive Vice President, Keolis

Break

15:30 – 15:45
Session 5
  • Tania Mahan, Senior Manager TPT Integration, FIFA World Cup 2026
  • Monica Paul, President, Dallas Sports Commission

Speakers

Laurence DEBRINCAT

Director Foresight & Studies & Olympic and Paralympic Games
Ile de France Mobilité, France

Jason DIFFENTHAL

Events Lead
Transport for London (TfL), United Kingdom

Paul SKOUTELAS

President & CEO
APTA – American Public Transportation Association, United States of America

Nadine LEE

President & Chief Executive Officer
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), United States of America

Jaspal SINGH

Sr Director Membership & Global Operations
Membership & Global Operations, Canada
UITP Team

Kevin S. CORBETT

Former CEO & President
NJ TRANSIT, United States of America

Stéphanie MARTIN

Deputy Director – Olympics and Paralympics Games task force
RATP Group, France

Tania MAHAN

Senior Manager TPT Integration
FIFA World Cup 2026, United States of America

Organisers

Contact

Matt KIRSON

Head of North America
Membership & Global Operations
UITP Team