Sitting down with Katherine Holland, the Executive Director of KC2026, to discuss the lessons learned from the NFL Draft as Kansas City shifts its focus to the World Cup in 2026 presents an exciting opportunity to gain insights from a key figure leading the preparations for the upcoming event.
As the Executive Director of KC2026, Katherine Holland plays a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating the efforts to bring the World Cup to Kansas City. Her expertise and leadership provide valuable perspectives on the strategies, challenges, and opportunities involved in transitioning from a major American sporting event like the NFL Draft to the global stage of the World Cup.
In our conversation with Katherine, we can explore her unique insights into how Kansas City is shifting to planning for the World Cup and what lessons from the NFL Draft are contributing to the planning moving forward. By understanding Katherine’s vision, strategies, and the lessons she has learned along the way, we can gain a deeper understanding of the efforts being made to position Kansas City as a world-class host city for the upcoming World Cup in 2026.