The Beltline’s “Play” for World Cup™️: Empowering Creatives and the Local Economy (In-Person)

The Atlanta Beltline’s Fourth Quarterly Briefing celebrates how the Beltline continues to shape the heartbeat of Atlanta — connecting culture, community, and opportunity across the city.

This conversation explores how the FIFA World Cup 26™ can serve as a catalyst for economic growth, cultural visibility, and community inclusion, especially for neighborhoods along the Beltline that have long fueled Atlanta’s creative spirit.

Through an engaging presentation and panel discussion, the evening will highlight how the Beltline plans to activate, engage, and showcase Atlanta during this global moment. The program features important project updates, followed by a powerful conversation with the Atlanta Beltline, Dallas Austin, Cam Kirk, the City of Atlanta, and others — spotlighting how Atlanta’s creativity and collaboration can turn the World Cup™ into a legacy of lasting impact for our people and our city.

​Panel Features

Cam Kirk, Photographer and Entrepreneur - Moderator
Clyde Higgs, President & CEO, Atlanta Beltline, Inc. - Panelist
Dallas Austin, Grammy-award winning Songwriter and Producer - Panelist
Lamar Stewart, Director of Initiative and External Relations & Interim Executive Director for Showcase Atlanta, City of Atlanta - Panelist
Kaseem Ladipo, Executive Director, Soccer in the Streets - Panelist

Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Program Begins: 6:30 PM

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