SportNXT 2026 adds more influential voices from world sport
20 Jul 2026
MELBOURNE, VIC (20 July)
Another esteemed group of international and domestic speakers has today been confirmed for SportNXT 2026, further strengthening the line-up for the global sports summit returning to Melbourne this September.
Rajesh Menon, CEO, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kylie Watson-Wheeler, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand, and Head of ESPN Asia Pacific; and Scotty James, most decorated Winter Olympic Australian: 3-Time Olympic medalist, 4-Time World Champion , entrepreneur and philanthropist — headline the announcement.
These new additions bring the global scale and commercial footprint of the modern sports ecosystem directly to the Summit. From navigating the hyper-growth and massive fan engagement of the Indian Premier League to managing media empires and governing bodies, they bring unmatched expertise to the program.
Representing cricket, snowboarding, athletics, entertainment, major events, and sports marketing, these global and domestic leaders bring an unrivalled breadth of perspective to the Summit stage. Together, they represent some of sport’s most credentialled figures shaping the future of the industry, including:
Rajesh Menon — CEO, Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Scotty James — 3-Time Olympic Medalist & 4-Time World Champion Snowboarder, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
Kylie Watson-Wheeler — Senior Vice President & Managing Director, The Walt Disney Company Australia & New Zealand; and Head of ESPN Asia Pacific
Jane Flemming OAM OLY — President, Australian Athletics; Director, Racing NSW
Hon. Martin Pakula — Chair, Australian Grand Prix Corporation; and Chair, Crown Melbourne
Jarrad Provis — General Manager, MKTG Sports + Entertainment ANZ
They join a growing 2026 roster featuring Peter O’Reilly (NFL), Kevin Demoff (Kroenke Sports & Entertainment), Jennifer Prince (Los Angeles Rams), Amanda Laing (Nine), Craig Drummond (AFL), Jason Gannon (Chelsea Football Club), Raelene Castle (Sport New Zealand and High Performance Sport NZ) and Todd Greenberg (Cricket Australia).
What to Expect at SportNXT 2026
The three-day program will explore the state of world sport, the evolution of the fan experience, the rise of streaming, women’s sport, technology and AI, and the future of global mega-events.
More speaker and partner announcements are coming in the weeks ahead.
SportNXT 2026 | 7–9 September | Melbourne
This is SportNXT 2026. Be in the room. Don’t watch from the sidelines this September.
Secure your seat at SportNXT now.
–ENDS–