BI WORLDWIDE will produce Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
MINNEAPOLIS, July 15, 2025 – BI WORLDWIDE has been selected as an official supplier of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games set to take place June 20-26, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The company joins a growing list of passionate suppliers and partners for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. BI WORLDWIDE will produce the event’s Opening and Closing Ceremonies—immersive in-stadium experiences designed to inspire, unite, and leave lasting impressions—and will also oversee the design and production of the Cauldron for the USA Games. The BIW team will be led by Executive Producer Sara Shives, with ceremonies experience including the 2014 Sochi Olympic and Paralympic Games Ceremonies and the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Fla. Executive Creative Direction will be by Josh Campbell, who brings theatrical performance and directing experience from Broadway and Las Vegas.
“Meaningful, memorable experiences spark inspiration,” said Dawn Martin, BI WORLDWIDE’s Vice President of Meetings and Shows. “Special Olympics athletes are inspirational, and we are creating ceremonies that reflect the joy, courage, and determination of those individuals. The 2026 USA Games are a celebration of inclusivity and allyship, and they are a rallying cry for everyone to uplift and inspire those around them. It is truly an honor to be a part of this event.”
About BI WORLDWIDE
BI WORLDWIDE is a full-service engagement agency and an award-winning, international production agency. Their creative achievements include Emmy, Muse, Event Marketer, Titan, CMI and Communicator awards, producing more than 3,000 events for over seven million attendees in 30 countries in the last year alone. BIW works with companies around the globe to create impactful change, attract, engage, and retain employees, run effective sales contests and incentives, build dynamic customer loyalty programs, and create inspirational events.
About 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games—scheduled for June 20-26, 2026, across Minnesota’s Twin Cities with sports competitions at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center in Blaine—is a national celebration of inclusivity, changing perceptions and the ability of the human spirit rising above limitations. The USA Games, with co-presenting partners Jersey Mike’s Subs and United Healthcare, will be one of the biggest U.S. sporting events of the year, drawing tens of thousands of fans to celebrate the ability of over 3,000 incredible athletes from all 50 states as they compete in 16 Olympic-type team and individual sports. As a state with a long history of championing diversity, equity and inclusion, the USA Games now bring an unrivaled opportunity to spark new energy around the Special Olympics movement and create a lasting legacy of positive change.
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