WTS-LA: Moving People Across Modes for the LA Olympic & Paralympic Games
Schedule
Wed Feb 18 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza | Los Angeles, CA
About this Event
For the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Los Angeles region is delivering one of the most ambitious multi-modal mobility programs in the world, uniting aviation, commuter rail, transit, street and highway systems to move millions seamlessly across the region. Learn how agencies and partners are aligning infrastructure, operations, and traveler experience to enable efficient, reliable, and accessible travel across modes. This coordinated approach will redefine how people move between venues, gateways, and communities—leaving a lasting legacy of connected mobility for LA. This program is sponsored by WTS-LA Platinum Corporate Partner, Jacobs.
Panelists:
- Jenny Chavez, Vice President, Board of Public Works, City of Los Angeles
- Paul Hubler, Chief Strategy Officer, Metrolink
- Edna Stanley, Deputy Chief Operations Officer, Transit Services, LA Metro
- Erin Trapp, Deputy Executive Director, Major Events & Strategy, LAWA
Moderator:
- Charlie Hetland, Project Manager, Jacobs
Tuesday, February 18th
11:30 a.m.: Registration and Networking
12:00 p.m.: Lunch and Moderated Panel Discussion
Venue
Omni Hotel
251 S. Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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 January 28)
WTS Members / Nonmembers: $115 / $175 (Not a Member? JOIN NOW!)
Public Sector/Non-Profit, Educator, and Student WTS Members / Nonmembers: $80 / $90
Early-bird Table of Eight for Private / Public Sector: $1,160 / $680
Regular (Register by February 11)
WTS Members / Nonmembers: $140 / $200 (Not a Member? JOIN NOW!)
Public Sector/Non-Profit, Educator, and Student WTS Members / Nonmembers: $105 / $115
Table of Eight for Private / Public Sector: $1,360 / $880
Late Registration (after February 11)
WTS Members / Nonmembers: $165 / $225 (Not a Member? JOIN NOW!)
Public Sector/Non-Profit, Educator, and Student WTS Members / Nonmembers: $130 / $140
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].
- Thank you, Leon & Walsh Public Affairs!
Ruby Event Sponsor: $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 RailPros 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 $25 for valet parking.
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, February 11th 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 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 RailPros at [email protected] / [email protected].
Where is it happening?
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza, 251 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 80.00 to USD 482.02
















