Global Sports Leaders to Gather in Melbourne for 4th Annual SportNXT Summit

SportNXT, the annual premier international thought-leadership summit, is returning to Melbourne for its fourth edition from March 12-14, 2025. Supported by the Victorian Government, the event brings together domestic and global leaders in sport and business to explore the future of sports on a global scale.

Taking place at CENTERPIECE at Melbourne & Olympic Park, SportNXT 2025 will once again offer a dynamic program of in-person and virtual global keynote addresses, main stage feature panels, breakout streams and interactive workshops. The summit will once again be a key platform in shaping the future of sports, offering unparalleled insights from - and access to - visionary leaders from around the world.

SportNXT 2025 will feature a stellar lineup of speakers from major global sporting organisations, including:

• Cathy Engelbert, Commissioner of the WNBA *
• Alan Gilpin, CEO of World Rugby
• Rob Manfred, Commissioner of MLB *
• Francois-Xavier Bonnaillie, CCO of Brisbane 2032 Olympics
• Nina Walsh, Global Business Development, Amazon Web Services
• Andrew Dillon, CEO of the AFL
• Liz Ellis AO, Chair of Netball Australia
• Kylie Rogers, CEO of Victoria Racing Club
• David Stephenson, CEO of the National Basketball League

In total, more than 60 speakers will take the main stage, providing attendees with insights into critical topics, including:

• The state of sport and macro trends around the globe,
• An investor forum exploring the trends driving capital investment in sport,
• The evolution of women's sport,
• The future of sports venues and fan experience,
• Takeaways from the Paris Olympics and the implications for future major sporting events,
• Along with breakout streams focused on Commercial & Revenue, Brands & Marketing, Fan Experience, and Emerging Technology & AI.

Tickets for SportNXT 2025 are on sale now. Visit the SEN Win page, follow the SportNXT link and purchase SportNXT 2025 tickets to go into the draw to win a double pass of the ultimate SEN corporate sports experience (valued at $900). Competition Ends 20 December.

If you work in the sports business or are curious to enter the industry, don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation about the future of sports and engage with leaders who are shaping the industry’s next chapter.

For more details visit SportNXT 2025.

Win the ultimate SEN corporate sports experience by purchasing a ticket by December 20 via the link on our win page.