The Meadowlands Chamber and Meadowlands Live: Convention and Visitors Bureau,
in another effort to get businesses up to speed in preparation for the FIFA 2026 World
Cup, will host ‘Game On,’ Friday afternoon (1-4 p.m.) at Redds in Carlstadt.
The event, which will include three panel discussions, aims to tell business owners what
to expect during the tournament, how to plan for the events ahead, how transit and
mobility partners are supporting the region, and how the business community can
enhance the customer experience for the countless fans visiting the area.
Here’s the schedule:
Welcome
- Dale Caldwell – Lt. Governor
Session 1: Activities and Updates
- Judy Ross: Senior director of operations (Meadowlands Chamber and CVB)
- Jim Kirkos: CEO (Meadowlands Chamber and CVB)
- Darley Newman: Celebrity/producer (Travels with Darley)
Session 2: Additional events you need to know about
- Jared Widman: President (Indoor Football League Cup)
- William Armstrong: Communications director (Sail 4 th)
- Joseph Stetson: Chief commercial officer (Red Bull New York and Sports
Illustrated Stadium) - Deb Powell: Bergen County Historical Society
- Colin Knight: Bergen County Department of Parks
Session 3: Making the most of the last 90 days
- Jennifer Perez: Market manager (Expedia)
- Conner Parke: Market Manager (Expedia)
- Newell Scoon: VP Operations (Coach USA)
- Michelle Petelicki: CEO (Panorama Tours)
- Lisa Herrmann: EVP (Axiom Communications)
