As the FIFA World Cup 2026 moves from the group stages into the knockout rounds, the risk environment will evolve rapidly. Early tournament activity offers valuable real-time insight into crowd dynamics, transport pressures, operational challenges, and emerging security trends across host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
In this mid-tournament briefing, Healix experts will share observations from the ground and translate these into practical guidance for the tournament’s most critical phase. From shifting crowd patterns and increased demand on infrastructure to lessons learned in executive protection and incident response, this session will help organisations adapt quickly and confidently.
As the stakes rise and global attention intensifies, attendees will gain a clear view of how risk profiles are changing - and what this means for personnel safety, movement planning, and operational resilience.
During the session, our experts will cover:
- Early insights on operations, crowds, and travel
- Emerging risks for personnel on the ground
- How risks evolve during the high-pressure knockout matches
- How to stay ahead with intelligence-led decision making
This webinar is ideal for security leaders, risk managers, travel managers, and business continuity professionals with personnel attending or supporting the later stages of the tournament.
Meet your speakers
Julie Jones, CEO, The Canadian Centre for Open-Source Intelligence, Inc.
From the front lines of policing to the TV screen on the award-winning UK series Hunted, Julie Jones has spent her career mastering the world of complex investigations. With 30 years' experience, first as a British police detective and subsequently as a cybercrime expert, Julie is a bestselling author, international speaker, and the founder and CEO of The Canadian Centre for Open-Source Intelligence.
Spencer Haslam, Regional Security Coordinator – Americas, Healix
Spencer joined Healix in 2024 and is a Regional Security Coordinator in the GSOC’s Americas office. With an academic background in North American politics, he specialises in security, intelligence and risk management in the United States and Canada, alongside day-to-day GSOC operations. Spencer leads the GSOC’s content team for the 2026 World Cup.
Jacob Painter, Director - Risk Programmes Advisory, Healix
Jacob is a corporate risk management specialist who supports corporate, government, and NGO clients in building tailored risk management programmes. He focuses on duty of care best practice, helping organisations operate safely while maintaining global mobility and resilience within their risk and budget frameworks.