Defining 2026: Highlights and Hindsights

Join us for breakfast and networking at Stateside Live! as we discuss the aftermath of a jam-packed summer and what's next in Philly.

Philadelphia's summer of opportunity has come to a close. Join the Philadelphia Business Journal as we look at the impact of events like the FIFA World Cup and the MLB All-Star Game on Philadelphia and discuss what's next for the region. Organizers will assess how their events played out, and local tourism officials will discuss how they plan to leverage 2026 over the next decade.

Keynote Speaker:

• Patrick Smyton, Director of Analytics, Tourism Economics, An Oxford Economics Company

1st Discussion Panelists:  

• Michael Harris, VP of Marketing and Government Affairs, Philadelphia Phillies 
• Nicole Allen, COO, Welcome America Inc.
• Meg Kane, Host City Executive, Philadelphia Soccer 2026

2nd Discussion Panelists:

• Gregg Caren, CEO, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PCVB)
• Kathryn Ott Lovell, President and CEO, Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation 
• Phil Laws, COO, Comcast Spectacor