WTS-LA: Mega Events as a Catalyst for Change

Wed Sep 24 2025 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm UTC-07:00

Sheraton Grand Los Angeles | Los Angeles

WTS Los Angeles
Publisher/HostWTS Los Angeles
WTS-LA: Mega Events as a Catalyst for Change
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Join WTS-LA to learn of transportation initiatives underway for the mega events coming to the Southern California!
About this Event

Join WTS-LA to learn of transportation initiatives underway for the mega events coming to the Southern California! This program is sponsored by WTS-LA Platinum Corporate Partner, AECOM.

Panelists:

  • Emma Kaplan, Operations and Planning Chief, City of Los Angeles, Office of the Mayor, Office of Major Events
  • Kimberly Yu, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Long Beach Transit
  • William Panos, Senior Vice President and Head of Transportation, LA28
  • Chris Jackson, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, City of Inglewood

Moderator:

  • Sue Kershaw, Senior VP Program Executive and Program Director Venue & Infrastructure Delivery in collaboration with LA28, AECOM


Wednesday, September 24th

11:30 a.m.: Registration

12:00 p.m.: Lunch



Venue

Sheraton Grand Los Angeles

711 S. Hope Street

Los Angeles, CA 90017



Registration

Sponsor a student to attend this event when registering yourself and your company will be recognized during the program!

STUDENTS- reach out to us to check if we have any available sponsored student tickets!



Early-bird (Register by August 22)

WTS Members / Nonmembers: $90 / $150 (Not a Member? JOIN NOW!)

Public Sector, Educator, and Student WTS Members / Nonmembers: $55 / $65

Early-bird Table of Eight for Private / Public Sector: $960 / $520



Regular (Register by September 12)

WTS Members / Nonmembers: $115 / $175 (Not a Member? JOIN NOW!)

Public Sector, Educator, and Student WTS Members / Nonmembers: $80 / $90

Table of Eight for Private / Public Sector: $1,160 / $680



Late Registration (after September 12)

WTS Members / Nonmembers: $140 / $200 (Not a Member? JOIN NOW!)

Public Sector, Educator, and Student WTS Members / Nonmembers: $105 / $115



Event Sponsorships

Diamond Event Sponsor: $600. Specific to this event only. 1 available. Company recognition during the presentation and in event announcements, and 2 tickets to this event. Please register on Eventbrite with the names and email addresses of event attendees, and email a high-resolution jpeg of your company logo and sponsorship receipt to [email protected] and [email protected].


Ruby Event Sponsor (Table Centerpiece): $450. 2 available. Specific to this event only. Company recognition during the presentation and in event announcements, and 1 ticket to this event. Please register on Eventbrite with the name and email address of event attendee, and email a high-resolution jpeg of your company logo and sponsorship receipt to [email protected] and [email protected].


Emerald Event Sponsor (SBEs only): $300. Specific to this event for SBEs only. 3 available. Company recognition during the presentation and in event announcements, and 1 ticket to this event. Please register on Eventbrite with the name and email address of event attendee, and email a high-resolution jpeg of your company logo and sponsorship receipt to [email protected] and [email protected].



Scholarship Donation

Donate towards the WTS-LA Scholarships Program! For more information on scholarship sponsorships, contact Sara Bashir of Intueor Consulting, Inc. at [email protected]. Donations can be made directly at https://connect.calfund.org/give/wts.




Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? What if I want to pay by check?

If you have any questions about this event, how to register, or to pay by check, please contact WTS-LA Programs Co-Chair Ana Rios of HDR or Rayna Feliciano of Hill International at [email protected].

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Obtain a voucher at the registration desk upon checking in for the event. Parking rates are $58 for valet parking. For Public Transportation, take the A, B, or D Line to 7th & Hope Street station.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You can either bring your printed ticket or display your ticket on your mobile device using the Eventbrite app.

Will Corporate Partner vouchers be accepted for this event?

Corporate Partner vouchers WILL be accepted for this event. Vouchers are accepted for individual tickets to monthly Programs (not event sponsorships). If you have any further questions about the Corporate Partner benefits or vouchers, please don't hesitate to contact WTS-LA Corporate Relations Chair Rebecca Hardy of JGM at [email protected].

What is the refund policy?

Cancellations must be made prior to Wednesday, September 17th at 5pm in order to receive a partial refund for individual tickets purchased. No refunds will be provided for event sponsorships, however your event sponsorship may be upgraded to a higher level. *Please note that Eventbrite no longer refunds the fees associated with each ticket purchase.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Your registration/ticket is only transferrable to another WTS member. Please contact WTS-LA Membership Chair Yolanda Baber of JGM at [email protected] for WTS membership questions.

Registration is closed, can I still register for the event?

Once registration is closed you will no longer be able to purchase tickets through the Eventbrite page. We may offer a limited number of walk-in tickets on the day of the event, but we cannot guarantee that you will receive a walk-in ticket. All walk-in tickets are subject to a $25 late fee. For availability, contact WTS-LA Programs Co-Chairs Ana Rios of HDR at [email protected] or Rayna Feliciano of Hill International at [email protected] / [email protected].

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sheraton Grand Los Angeles, 711 S. Hope Street, Los Angeles, United States

Tickets

USD 80.00 to USD 482.02

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