The LAX Coastal Chamber and its Development, Design, and Construction Group is excited to partner with the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Southern California Chapter and the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce to present "Mega Event Ready! | Building Infrastructure, Mobility, and Small Business Opportunities for the World Stage!"
Join these three great organizations for a lunch time networking opportunity to learn from key leaders that will be helping to deliver the FIFA 2026 World Cup and the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games. This mid-day experience will provide you with a chance to learn about key topics and understand the business opportunities that go with these mega events.
Sponsorship opportunities available!
The Chamber is excited to welcome our confirmed panelists! Click here to learn more!
Panel #1 | Building Infrastructure, Transportation, & Mobility for the World Stage!
Moderated by: Ryan Gales, CEO, JGM
Samantha Combs, Senior Risk Manager - Venue Infrastructure & Program Assurance, LA28
Emily Han, Senior Planning Liaison for LA28, Caltrans
Ken Billups, Vice President of Community & Industry Engagement, AECOM
Panel #2 | Get Games Ready Los Angeles! Small Business Opportunities & Community Engagement for FIFA World Cup & LA28
Moderated by Nicole Carcel, Director of Major Events Operations, Los Angeles World Airports
Erikk Aldridge, Vice President of Impact, LA28
Samona Caldwell, Director - Business Connect, Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission
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Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
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Silver Sponsors
Date and Time
Monday Feb 2, 2026
11:15 AM - 1:30 PM PST
Proposed Schedule (subject to change)
11:00 AM Check-In (Guests may arrive as early as 10:45)
11:15 AM Program Begins
11:30 AM Panel #1
12:00 PM Buffet Lunch & Networking
12:30 PM Panel #2
1:00 PM Networking
1:30 PM Adjournment
Location
LAX Marriott
5855 W Century Blvd,
Fees/Admission
Individual Tickets:
Chamber Members - $100
Future Chamber Members - $150
(Includes Self-Parking, Buffet Lunch, & Networking with Industry Leaders)
Sponsorships Levels:
Presenting Sponsor - $3,500
Preferred Seating for a Table of 9 w/ VIP Panelist, Presenting Sponsor Recognition on all digital and print marketing materials, sponsor recognition on event page, verbal recognition during event, and sponsored social media post
Platinum Sponsor - $1,500
-Preferred seating for 5 at the event, Platinum Sponsor recognition on all digital and print marketing materials, logo recognition on event page, verbal recognition during the event, and sponsored social media post
Gold Sponsor - $750
Preferred seating for 3 at the event, Gold Sponsor recognition on all digital and print marketing materials, logo recognition on event page
Silver Sponsor - $500
Preferred seating for 2 at the event, Silver Sponsor recognition on all digital and print marketing materials
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Contact Information
Chad Maender
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