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Webinar: The Critical Role of Protocol in Mega Events and High-Level Security
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
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The Critical Role of Protocol in Mega Events and High-Level Security

Protocol Officers don’t just plan events — they help to secure them.

This session examines the role of protocol in aid of the security and executive protection teams, working the same event from different perspectives.

Nicole L. Krakora (President, Global Protocol & Event Strategies, Inc. and Protocol Officer for FIFA 2026) will provide behind-the-scenes insights on preserving relations, dignity, and normalcy for a national delegation navigating extraordinary circumstances at the 2026 World Cup, while Minabai Seibofa, FIMC, CMC (ShieldField Protocol Consultants Ltd) breaks down why he sees protocol and security as one operational system — not two lanes running in parallel.

Who should attend: Members of the protocol and diplomacy community who plan meetings, talks, engagements, or conferences, in support of executives, elected officials, university officials, and/or corporate leaders where security is (or should be) a critical part of a logistics plan.

Key takeaways:

  • Best practices for coordinating with security and executive protection teams
  • Expanded viewpoints on roles, responsibilities, and lanes of authority
  • Logistics questions that should never be overlooked or left to chance
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Educational Webinars

Education of protocol professionals is an integral part of the mission of PDI-POA. Webinars are part of our expanding professional development and member engagement opportunities. They include educational presentations by featured speakers, along with a forum for viewers to ask questions of leading experts of protocol and diplomacy. To promote the instructional environment of the webinar, audio and video interaction for attendees is disabled, with interaction happening through the chat and Q&A functions of the Zoom Webinar platform.

Webinars are open at no additional charge to members of PDI-POA as a benefit of membership. Non-members are invited to attend as well; the non-member registration fee is $50 per person.

Each webinar session will be recorded and made available to PDI-POA members through the members-only Video Library. For non-member registrants, the recording will be available for 30 days after the session via a password-protected link that will be shared after the conclusion of the webinar.

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