**OLD**ACTIV-8 TX: World Cup ‘26 The Future of Texas |
A VIRTUOUS INNOVATION™ ROUNDTABLE hosted by Cooley LLP
We are delighted to invite you to a curated executive roundtable exploring the future of Texas as it prepares to host the FIFA World Cup 2026 in two major cities.
As World Cup ‘26 approaches, host cities like Dallas and Houston find themselves at a pivotal moment - poised between unprecedented opportunity and complex challenges.
While the economic and social benefits of hosting these global events are significant, it also raises critical questions around transportation, infrastructure, environmental impact, and civic engagement.
Join us for an exclusive, executive roundtable hosted by JPMorgan and
Shelton Mercer III — Founder of Audigent, a part of Experian and Virtuous Innovation™
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Samantha Denning - Founder, Principal at FWD Resolutions
Andrea Propp - Chief Strategy Officer at IceCap Group
Sheena Paul - Founding Principal of Eleven Ten Holdings
The discussion will be facilitated by Shelton Mercer III - serial entrepreneur, Fortune 100 leadership coach, and Founder & CEO of Virtuous Innovation and featuring some of Texas’s foremost industry leaders and innovators.
Together, we will examine Texas’s readiness to take center stage and uncover eight strategic opportunities to ACTIV-8 TX positioning it for lasting impact well beyond the final whistle.
Our Co-Hosts
Christina Roupas, Esq. — Partner in Charge | Cooley LLP Chicago
Regina Cross — SVP | Goldman Sachs
Tarrey Torae — Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter
Mary Banker — NCAA Champion and Executive Coach
Martine Charles — CEO | MARC Global Communications
Joan O’Connor — Emmy Award Winning Director & Producer
Tai Duncan Atteberry — VP, Corp Social Responsibility | Cresco Labs
Agenda
A highly curated gathering of executive leaders
Interactive roundtable that centers peer conversations and connections that foster collaboration
Connection to Virtuous Innovation’s global leadership community + actionable next steps
A delicious, catered lunch
There is no cost to attend; however, preference will be given to attendees in senior to executive roles. All approved attendees will receive location details in advance of the event.
ACTIV-8 TX: World Cup ‘26 The Future of Texas
This is a private, invite only event limited to 40 executive leaders. All attendees will receive location and access details after approved by our team.
* Lunch, soft drinks and snacks are included. Please submit dietary requirements — we will do our best to accommodate them.
*We observe Chatham House Rule — While we may use information received in readouts, summaries and related content, neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant will be revealed.