Dubai World Congress Main Stage: North America’s 2026 World Cup Mobility

Key Themes and Insights

At the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, our delegation had the privilege of attending the main stage session “Beyond the Stadium: North America’s Vision for Seamless 2026 World Cup Mobility.” The session brought together global leaders to share insights on how innovation, collaboration, and strategic planning will shape mobility ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The conversation highlighted the critical importance of cross-border coordination, technology adoption, and passenger-focused planning in preparing for an event of this scale. Attendees explored how lessons from past large-scale events, combined with emerging mobility technologies, can create safe, efficient, and accessible transportation experiences for millions of visitors.

Check the video highlights here:
Beyond the Stadium: North America’s Vision for Seamless 2026 World Cup Mobility.

Distinguished Speakers

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the distinguished speakers who shared their expertise and vision:

• Tanya Cole – Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs, U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Ana Sofía Barba Jiménez – Embassy of Mexico in UAE
• Scott Blair – Editor in Chief, Engineering News-Record (ENR)
• Tony Tavares – Executive Director, Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC)

And a special acknowledgment to our moderator, Sam Hassoun, President & CEO of Global Leadership Alliance (GLA), for leading such a timely and impactful conversation.

Driving Collaboration and Innovation

We’re proud to have contributed to the dialogue on advancing seamless mobility, strengthening cross-border collaboration, and preparing for a world-stage event. Conversations like these demonstrate how public and private sector partnerships, combined with innovative thinking, are essential for creating transportation systems that truly serve the people who use them.

For a closer look at the discussion, highlights, and insights from the main stage session, watch the video here: