The FIFA World Cup is one of the most complex and closely watched media events in the world, placing enormous demands on production, distribution, and connectivity. This session explores how the tournament is being prepared for and delivered at scale, from host broadcast operations and broadcaster workflows to the network infrastructure required to support a global audience.

The conversation examines how organizations are working together to meet rising expectations for quality, speed, and reliability across live production, venue operations, and viewer experience. Gain insight into what it takes to bring an event of this magnitude to life, and how the World Cup continues to push innovation across the sports media ecosystem.

Moderator: Lori H. Schwartz, CEO and Founder, StoryTech

Speakers:

Oscar Sanchez, Head of Host Broadcast Production, FIFA
Brian Gorney, Senior Director – Sports & Entertainment, Verizon Business
Kevin Callahan, VP, Field Operations & Engineering, FOX Sports

Location: Sports Theater