Friday 7 March - Saturday 8 March, 2025
Indian International Sports Summit
Presented by
Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre • New Dehli, India
The Indian International Sports Summit (IISS) is the largest and most exclusive gathering of powerful and influential decision-makers from across the global sporting spectrum.
Powered by Gateway Sport, the inaugural IISS will provide unrivalled access to the industry’s most respected executives, commissioners, deal-makers and thought leaders - and insights into the forces that drive them.
The two-day event, a prelude to the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League, will combine high-powered panel discussions and workshops with exclusive networking opportunities designed to accelerate growth, share knowledge and deepen connections within the global sports industry.
Bharat Mandapam
Convention Centre
Appu Ghar, Pragati Maidan,
New Delhi, 110001
Day 1:
Inside India’s Rapid Rise To Global Sporting Superpower
GUEST SPEAKERS
TBA
DATE
Friday 7 March, 2025
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VENUE & LOCATION
Bharat Mandapam
Convention Centre
Appu Ghar, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, 110001
Learning & Earning From Indian Sports Boom
INTRODUCTION
An unprecedented sporting boom is upon us. India’s sports market is currently valued at $2.1 billion (and growing fast) while the American sports industry is worth $78 billion and the UK $45 billion.
And yet India's population is 1.5 times larger than the US and the UK combined - and with an immense appetite for sport. We provide an overview of the prime opportunities for growth and investment in India's rapidly expanding sports market and why the IISS provides attendees with an "unfair advantage" to capitalise on this unique moment in time.
The Indian Century: A Sporting Revolution Begins
KEYNOTE
From humble beginnings, India has established itself as one of the fastest growing sports economies in the world.
And it is just getting started. A national leader reflects on the lessons of the past, the triumphs of the present and the opportunities of the future for sport in India.
How IPL Reshaped Global Sports Landscape
PANEL DISCUSSION
From humble beginnings, India has established itself as one of the fastest growing sports economies in the world.
And it is just getting started. A national leader reflects on the lessons of the past, the triumphs of the present and the opportunities of the future for sport in India.
India’s Crucial Role In Globalisation Of Sport
PANEL DISCUSSION
The world’s biggest sporting organisations, leagues and teams are desperate to access the Indian sports market.
Our panel discusses the opportunities and challenges of gaining traction in India … and what India stands to benefit.
Marketing & Sponsorship Trends Shaping Indian Sport
HUDDLE
The business around Indian sports is booming.
Our experts reveal the marketing and sponsorship companies leading the way, the strategies underpinning them and the trends to watch.
Athlete Inc: How Sportspeople Evolved Into Brands
HUDDLE
From social media influencing to investments and brand ambassadorships, athletes are much more than their performances on the field.
Our experts discuss how sportspeople have become powerful brands - sometimes more powerful than the teams they represent.
Automation and AI: How Tech Is Reshaping Sports
HUDDLE
From youth development to elite performance programs, sport is undergoing rapid transformation due to the explosion of tech and AI.
Our experts discuss how organisations and teams are harnessing these evolving opportunities and where they might lead.
Q&A Session With Indian & Global Sports Leaders
Q&A
An opportunity for audience members to ask questions directly of the leadership group assembled for IISS.
Moderator to introduce the panel, elicit questions from the audience and facilitate discussions following on from them.
Day 2
How To Ride The "Indian Century" Sports Tsunami
GUEST SPEAKERS
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DATE
Saturday 8 March, 2025
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VENUE & LOCATION
Bharat Mandapam
Convention Centre
Appu Ghar, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, 110001
Why Olympics Will Start Global Gold Rush For India
KEYNOTE
Ahmedabad’s bid to host the 2036 Olympics will open the floodgates for Indian sports.
A successful big would serve as an accelerator for global sporting leagues and tournaments to play before the world’s most populous country - and the opportunities are limitless.
India’s Blueprint To Become Olympic Heavyweights
PANEL DISCUSSION
China became an Olympic powerhouse after winning the rights to host the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and India is poised for a similarly meteoric rise.
Our panel discusses the world’s best practices that will shoot India up the medal tally.
Investing In The Future Of Indian Sports
PANEL DISCUSSION
The valuation of Indian sports leagues and teams is skyrocketing - and we are nowhere near the peak.
We assemble a panel of experts from India and around the world to discuss where the smart money around Indian sports will be moving in the years to come.
Dealmakers: What Will Be India’s ‘Next IPL’?
HUDDLE
Earlybird investors in India’s sports market have already made their fortunes.
Where will the next wave of opportunities come from and what are the best strategies to capitalise on them? Our panel breaks it down.
Charting Inbound & Outbound Sports Tourism Boom
HUDDLE
India’s fast-growing middle class is driving an unprecedented boom in sports tourism.
Who is best placed to cash in on this surge in outbound sports travel, and who stands to benefit from the inevitable influx of tourism when India hosts major global sporting events.
Sustainable Is Profitable: Sports’ Green Economy
HUDDLE
The world is changing and sports must adapt.
Climate change and the overaccumulation of disposable waste products are among the factors that will drive different behaviours in sport in the future. And with those changes come huge opportunities.
HUDDLE
How Entertainment Revolution Is Changing Fan Engagement
Sports are just one of countless entertainment options for consumers.
How are leagues and teams rising to the challenge and do they see e-sports as friend or foe in the battle for attention?
Session With Indian & Global Sports Leaders
Q&A
An opportunity for audience members to ask questions directly of the leadership group assembled for IISS.
Moderator to introduce the panel, elicit questions from the audience and facilitate discussions following on from them.