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SportNXT Melbourne
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SportNXT 2026 is a sport business summit in Melbourne (Naarm) that brings together leaders from the global sports industry. The program includes a two-day live conference, B2B events and networking, and an optional site visit program on day three for delegates.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 7 September 2026 to 9 September 2026
- Organiser
- SportNXT
- Industry
- Sports
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Business Services
On stage
Speakers
- Rajesh MenonCEO, Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Scotty James
- Kylie Watson-WheelerSenior Vice President & Managing Director
- Hon. Martin PakulaChair, Australian Grand Prix Corporation; and Crown Melbourne
- Jane Flemming OAM OLYPresident, Australian Athletics; and Director, Racing NSW
- Jarrad ProvisGeneral Manager, Marketing Services, MKTG Sports + Entertainment Australia
- Jeremy BloomCEO, X Games
- Raelene Castle ONZMGroup Chief Executive, Sport New Zealand and High Performance, Sport NZ
- Chris StanleyManaging Director
- Kit McConnellChief Sport Officer
- Amanda LaingManaging Director, Streaming & Broadcast, Nine
- Nikhil MorarBusiness Strategy & Analytics
- Laura KaneEGM AFLW, Health & Football Operations, AFL
- Hon. Kate JonesCommissioner, ARLC; Vice President, Paralympics Australia; Chairwoman, Women in Digital
- Mark RobinsonChief of Rugby, World Rugby
- Ben CroweMindset Coach, Professional Mentor & Founder, Mojo Crowe
- Jennifer PrinceChief Commercial Officer, Los Angeles Rams
- Kathryn Kai-ling FrederickChief Marketing Officer, Los Angeles Rams
- Todd GreenbergCEO, Cricket Australia
- Craig DrummondChairman, AFL
On the floor
Sponsors and partners
- VICTORIA STATE GOVERNMENT
- EPG
- DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
- DENTSU SPORTS ANALYTICS
- BDO
- JAMTV AUSTRALIA
- TEG SPORT
- MELBOURNE CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Causeway Inn on the Mall
BreakFree Heritage on Little Bourke
318 Little Bourke Street, 3000
Holiday Inn Bourke Street Mall
296 Little Collins Street
Hotel Indigo
YTI Garden Hotel
372-378 Little Bourke Street
Pullman Melbourne City Centre
195 Swanston Street, 3000
Mercure Welcome
265-281 Little Bourke Street
Causeway 353 Hotel
353 Little Collins Street, 3000
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