FIVE NEW SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED
29 Jun 2026
MELBOURNE, VIC (29 June)
New Speakers Announced for SportNXT 2026
Five new speakers have joined the SportNXT 2026 lineup, adding to an already outstanding roster of global and local industry leaders.
Ben Crowe — Mindset coach to Ash Barty, Dylan Alcott, Steph Gilmore, and the Richmond Football Club — brings his signature approach to performance and purpose to the SportNXT stage.
Joining him are the Honourable Kate Jones (ARLC, Paralympics Australia, Women in Digital), Laura Kane (AFL), Mark Robinson (World Rugby), and Nikhil Morar (Sports Business Journal 30 Under 30, former LA Lakers Business Analyst).
They join previously announced industry leaders including Peter O’Reilly (NFL), Kevin Demoff (Kroenke Sport & Entertainment), and Craig Drummond (AFL).
MKTG Sports + Entertainment Returns as Gold Partner
We’re pleased to confirm that MKTG Sports + Entertainment will return as Official Gold Partner for the 2026 Summit — with new experiences in store for attendees and those following from beyond the event.
Joining them, dentsu Sports Analytics comes on board as a Silver Partner and — in a SportNXT first — our Official Research and Insights Partner. Part of dentsu Sport International, their team will provide the data and insights underpinning on-stage content throughout the Summit.
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
–ENDS–