Los Angeles has a special history with the Olympic Games, having hosted the event in 1932 and 1984—and now planning for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics. The Games helped define Los Angeles as a city in two starkly different eras—and 2028 presents a third distinct moment to enhance and elevate what Los Angeles is as a city and region. The Olympics create both big challenges and big opportunities. The discussion at this session will explore how the planning, execution, and legacy of the 2028 Games will once again shape the region through the lens of leadership, economic development, social equity, and civic engagement.