In 2026, the United States will co-host the World Cup, one of the largest international sporting events in modern history. Spanning across three countries and more than ten U.S. cities, it will welcome millions of visitors to our borders. But it's more than a game; it's more than athletics. It's the kickoff to a decade of globally significant events- world tournaments, international summits, and commemorations that will test our public safety infrastructure like never before. Ensuring safe, well-organized global events of this scale is not just a sports issue; it's a national security necessity requiring extraordinary coordination while still delivering a seamless and safe experience for citizens, tourists, and fans. This isn't about more tech. It's about the right tech- deployed at the right time, by the right partners. By planning now, we prepare for a legacy of resilience- not just for these historic gatherings, but for the safety of the American people long into the future. Equip your people. Secure your mission Protect the public. after the event. Advanced performance data can help identify what worked, where we were stretched, and how to improve for the next event.
Powering Public Safety for the Decade of Mega-Events
Fusing data and tech to protect the future of mega events
Over the next decade, the United States will host a wave of global-scale events—from international sporting tournaments like the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics, to world summits and milestone national celebrations. These events will draw millions of visitors to large public spaces and place a spotlight on America’s ability to deliver safe, seamless experiences.
We’re not speculating about these challenges—we’ve validated them through ongoing engagement with national security stakeholders, public safety leaders, and global event organizers. This isn’t a reactive moment. Booz Allen has been preparing for it for years through proactive investment and exploration to understand the evolving demands of securing complex, high-profile environments.
We’re not simply joining the conversation. We’re shaping it.
On February 11, 2025, Booz Allen hosted “Movement & Security: America’s Ability to Accommodate the Global Stage” featuring Dr. Mickey Mancenido ASU, Andre Watson AD for National Security Division HSI, David Sunberg Previous AD FBI, Carl Ghattas SVP Booz Allen, Tim Ayers Major Event Coordination Division DSS, and GB Jones Chief Safety and Security Officer FIFA
Technology Trusted by Leaders, Proven on America’s Biggest Stages
In 2026, the U.S. will co-host the men’s World Cup. Spanning 16 North American cities and bringing together teams and fans from nearly 50 nations, it will be one of the largest international sporting events in history. The tournament will also overlap with the nation’s 250th anniversary, making it one of the most complex and culturally significant security operations of the decade. And it will be closely followed by 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and other summits and commemorative events.
No single agency can tackle the unprecedented security challenges that each of these events will present. Ensuring public safety at this scale requires strategic public-private partnerships and real-time, data-driven situational awareness.
Working with federal agencies, local public safety leaders, sports organizing bodies, and tech partners, Booz Allen has developed advanced technology to safeguard high-pressure, high-profile environments. Here are five examples of how our solutions have delivered results.
National-Level Security Event—National Capital Region
The Booz Allen Sit(x)® platform is a managed service that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud and enables rapid deployment of Team Awareness Kits (TAKs). It provides significant cost savings and enhanced performance compared with do-it-yourself alternatives. At a high-profile national security event, Booz Allen Sit(x) and USG TAKs facilitated secure, federated communication across multiple domains. A real-time map of all the officers, vehicles, aircraft, and drones along with emergency coordination and crowd management overlays were successfully integrated into the operation. Finally, Booz Allen Sit(x) enabled resilient communication workflows and seamless multi-agency data sharing.
Hurricane Response Operations—Southeastern U.S. (2024–2025)
During major hurricane responses, USG TAK and Booz Allen Sit(x) were deployed to support joint operations centers and emergency response teams. Our solutions enhanced geospatial awareness, facilitated multi-agency coordination, and maintained operational continuity under degraded communications conditions. They also helped personnel on the ground to view and share maps with operational details like road closures, evacuation zones, and potential hazards layered on. They also included live USG TAK chat and asset tracking, which enabled a unified emergency response.
National-Level Training Exercise—Western U.S.
To support over 3,000 troops during a large-scale National Training Center (NTC) rotation, we delivered a complete USG TAK and Booz Allen Sit(x) architecture optimized for contested environments. Highlights included federation across first responder and partner agencies, known or suspected threats, and command and dispatch groups. In addition, it enabled HF radio integration via PRC-160 to demonstrate data backhaul in GPS- and LTE-denied environments, targeting workflows leveraging CRSBO and Global Chameleon for seamless fire mission execution, and live integration with AFATDS to close the sensor-to-shooter loop in a complex training scenario.
UNC 10-Miler—Chapel Hill, NC (2023)
During the high-traffic UNC 10-Miler event with over 6,000 runners and 10,000 attendees, full integration of USG TAK, Sit(x), GV-Streamer, and sUAS platforms provided live overwatch and crowd movement tracking via UAS, real-time coordination with emergency management agencies, and digital overlays for route planning and response optimization. This successful operation laid the groundwork for future deployments across North Carolina.
Super Bowl LVII—Phoenix (2023)
Faced with internal challenges deploying an in-house USG TAK server, one city’s public safety team transitioned to Sit(x), enabling seamless multi-agency support for Super Bowl LVII. More than 60 members of the team used USG ATAK, Booz Allen Sit(x), and GV-Streamer for real-time UAS feeds and stadium surveillance, near real-time cloud sharing of imagery and overlays using a secure data marketplace, federation with national-level security partners, and stable performance across congested networks. The team maintained a live operational picture, reallocated resources dynamically, and ensured that all stakeholders had the right data at the right time. Booz Allen Sit(x) enabled push-to-cloud workflows that gave responders near-instant access to mission-critical information.
The Power of Fusion: From Reactive Response to Proactive Protection
This decade of mega-events is an opportunity to build a foundation that can be reused and refined for years to come. Booz Allen’s Public Safety Fusion Platform is this template. Comprising the technologies described above, it forms the connective tissue between public safety agencies across jurisdictions.
Our Public Safety Fusion Platform powered a proof of concept at the National Mall on July 4, 2025, enhancing threat detection and rapid response to protect the hundreds of thousands celebrating Independence Day in Washington, D.C. This success showcased how integrated intelligence and cross-agency coordination can transform public safety during large-scale, open-access gatherings.
Our Public Safety Platform fuses:
- Real-time situational awareness through Booz Allen Sit(X)
- Predictive digital twins for crowd flow and resource planning
- Computer vision and AI anomaly detection for proactive threat identification
- Post-event analysis tools to refine performance for future success
By connecting agencies, aligning resources, and predicting threats, we supercharge law enforcement readiness—turning reactive response into proactive protection.
The result? Faster response, smarter decisions, and safer celebrations—whether it’s 10,000 people or 1 million.
