2026 World Cup Informational Meeting

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Join us for an informational breakfast meeting on the upcoming 2026 World Cup and how it will impact our community and businesses.

Kathy Nelson, President & CEO of both Visit KC and the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation will share a brief presentation on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 

A native Kansas Citian, Kathy Nelson serves as the President and CEO of both Visit KC and the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation. Nelson expanded her responsibilities to take the helm at Visit KC in January 2022 while continuing to lead the KC Sports Commission, a role she has held since 2011. Most recently, Kathy has been behind the success of such high-profile achievements as the 2023 NFL Draft & bringing FIFA World Cup 26™ to Kansas City. A veteran communicator and storyteller, Nelson’s diverse background includes senior management positions in marketing, sales and promotions at Time Warner Cable and Metro Sports, in addition to several roles at FOX 4/WDAF-TV in Kansas City.
In recognition of her service, Nelson has been honored with several accolades over the years. She has been named the 2024 Executive of the Year by the Sports Events & Tourism Association, the 2023 USA Today’s Women of the Year Missouri Honoree and the 2022 Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe Women of Achievement award.
*Photo included.
 

The National Golf Club

6700 N. National Drive

Kansas City, MO 64152