We're thrilled to announce that Mia Hamm, former professional soccer player, part owner of the MLS' Los Angeles Football Club, and "the greatest female athlete of the past 40 years", will be one of the keynote speakers at the 2026 BenefitsPRO Broker Expo BenefitsPRO Broker Expo in Chicago.
On Wednesday, April 29, in a candid conversation and keynote titled "Redefining the Playbook: Leadership, Reinvention and the Courage to Compete", Mia will explore what it really takes to build sustained excellence: aligning diverse talent around a shared goal, staying disciplined through uncertainty, and performing under relentless pressure. She'll also share what it took to transform women's soccer from an afterthought to a global force, and how leaders must continually evolve to stay competitive. From embracing change to empowering the next generation, she shares insights on building cultures that withstand disruption and come back stronger.
After 17 years, two World Championships, two Olympic gold medals, and near unparalleled success as a marketing icon, Mia Hamm retired from professional soccer in 2004 as not only the best women's soccer player in history but also as one of the most important and recognizable female figures in the history of sport. Hailed by ESPN as the greatest female athlete of the past 40 years, Mia was the youngest woman to ever appear in a match for the US Senior Squad at just 15 years old in 1987, and during her illustrious career playing for the national team shattered a litany of American records, most notably those for international goals (158) and assists (144).
In the years since her dominant run on the global stage as a player, Mia has continued to serve as an inspiration to young girls looking to rise to the pinnacle of the sporting world. She has maintained an active presence within the soccer community and has served as an outspoken advocate for Title IX and gender equality across sporting lines, all the while cementing her status as the face of not merely a sport but rather of an entire generation of female athletes through the Mia Hamm Foundation. Mia is also a part owner of the MLS' Los Angeles Football Club and the expansion franchise, Angel FC of the NWSL.
The 2026 BenefitsPRO Broker Expo will take place at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago, Tuesday, April 28 through Thursday, April 30. BenefitsPRO's Broker Expo is the preferred destination for the industry's most influential benefits advisors to cultivate important relationships and gain the most practical industry education to position their business for sustainable growth.
Featuring three days of content that will help attendees prepare for new issues, embrace new challenges and find new solutions, the 2026 program features a variety of timely content, extensive networking opportunities, including expanded exhibit hall hours, a networking lunch on day one and the annual BenefitsPRO Party! Registration for the event is now open!
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