India’s growing influence in the global sports industry will take centre stage at SportNXT 2025, the premier sports leadership summit set to return to Melbourne next March.
The event, which brings together key decision-makers shaping the future of sport, will feature prominent Indian sports leaders, including:
- Sanjog Gupta, CEO, Sports, JioStar – A driving force behind India’s sports media revolution, Gupta has transformed JioStar into a leader in AI-driven content and digital fan engagement.
- PKSV Sagar, President, GMR Sports – Overseeing GMR’s multi-league empire, including Delhi Capitals (IPL & WPL), Dubai Capitals (ILT-20), and Seattle Orcas (MLC), Sagar is at the forefront of India’s global sports investments.
- Deepthi Bopaiah, CEO, GoSports Foundation – A key figure in developing India’s Olympic and Paralympic talent, Bopaiah has played a crucial role in supporting elite athletes through funding and mentorship.
With India’s sports industry expanding rapidly through digital transformation and private investment, these leaders will share insights on the evolving landscape of global sport.
SportNXT 2025 will feature more than 75 world-class speakers, including AFL CEO Andrew Dillon, Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, and World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson. Discussions will explore AI in sport, media innovation, the growth of women’s sport, and the future of fan engagement.
The summit is expected to attract leading sports professionals, investors, and decision-makers, reinforcing Melbourne’s position as a global hub for sports innovation.
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