LA28’s Defining Moment Fast Approaching Says IOC Executive Director Christophe Dubi

BusinessSportsMoneyLA28’s Defining Moment Fast Approaching Says IOC Executive Director Christophe DubiByTim Genske,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I have had a lifelong love of both history and the Olympics.Follow AuthorJun 10, 2026, 11:13pm EDT(This story is based on a Forbes exclusive interview with Christophe Dubi June 4, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. All quotes are taken directly from a transcript of the interview.)(Left) Olympic Games Executive Director Christophe Dubi and Tim Genske June 4, 2026 Los Angeles, California(Photo courtesy of Tim Genske)As Los Angeles prepares to host the world in 2028, the International Olympic Committee's top Games executive sees a city uniquely positioned to turn the Olympics into the ultimate global gathering.The Final CountdownWith just over two years remaining until the Opening Ceremony of the 2028 Olympic Games, the countdown has entered a new phase. For Christophe Dubi, the Executive Director of the International Olympic Committee, the next six months represent the point where planning gives way to execution. It is the moment when Los Angeles moves from vision to reality.Executive Director of the Olympic Games Christophe Dubi speaks during a LA28 and International Olympic Committee news conference on preparations for the 2028 Games at the JW Marriott L.A. Live in Los Angeles on June 4, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images"The steep phase begins in the next six months," Dubi said during an interview with Forbes following meetings between the IOC and LA28 leadership in downtown Los Angeles.Olympic organizers often describe Games preparation as following an S-curve: years of careful planning followed by a sharp acceleration of activity as the event approaches. According to Dubi, LA28 is now approaching the most demanding segment of that curve. Venue agreements will be finalized. Major contracts will be signed. Staffing l...