Inside the World Cup: Sports Business, Event Operations, and Career Insights with Jenny Perez and Anthony De Castro

Event details Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM Location: De La Salle Hall, Room 308 Type: Career / Professional About this event Join the Management Club for Inside the World Cup, a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to work at one of the world’s largest sporting events Featuring Manhattan alumna Jenny Perez and current student Anthony DeCastro, the conversation will explore two different paths into the sports industry, from professional event and volunteer operations to a student internship in FIFA hospitality. Attendees will hear firsthand experiences from FIFA World Cup 2026 and learn about the planning, communication, networking, and attention to detail involved in supporting a major international sporting event The discussion will also cover career development, internships, networking, and opportunities within sports business and event management, giving students practical insight into how experiences at Manhattan can lead to opportunities in the global sports industry Official event details: https://inside.manhattan.edu/calendar.php?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D1445374829