Introducing the Atlantic Council Power of Sports Center

  • Tue, September 22, 2026 • 10:00 am ET
  • The St. Regis New York
  • Two E 55th St
  • New York City, NY 10022

Join a conversation on the launch of the Atlantic Council’s new Center on the impact of sports on diplomacy, innovation and economic development.

The Atlantic Council is proud to announce the launch of The Power of Sports Center, a new convening and content platform highlighting the geopolitical importance of the $2 trillion global sports industry. 

On Tuesday, September 22, at 10:00 a.m. ET, US Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone joined Atlantic Council President and CEO Frederick Kempe for a conversation on the future of global football and the growing role of sport as a force for leadership, diplomacy, and international engagement, with a special video message from legendary soccer star Luis García. They discussed how the Power of Sports Center will bring together heads of state, athletes, commissioners, owners, CEOs, investors, and innovators to build partnerships, advance ideas, and drive global development.

This event is part of our #ACinNY series, happening on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. See the rest of the line-up and register for more events here. 

Welcome Remarks

Adrienne Arsht
Executive Vice Chair and Founder, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center; Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security,
Atlantic Council

Speakers

Cindy Parlow Cone
President,
US Soccer

Luis García
Football analyst, ESPN;
CEO, Johor Darul Takzim FC;
Former UEFA Champions League winner

Moderated by

Frederick Kempe
President and CEO,
Atlantic Council

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