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Padukone Dravid Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru
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An exploration into ambitious plans propelling growth in the regional and international sports market, both on and off the field.
The Indian sports ecosystem is at the inflection point of exponential growth and opportunities, propelled by world class global sporting leagues, private/public partnerships & investments, developing infrastructure, world class athlete talent and more.
Returning for its third year in 2026, The Indian Sports Summit, brought to you by RCB Innovation Lab and powered by Leaders is bringing together the leading minds and organisations to discuss how the best organisations operate – commercially and creatively, on and off the pitch.
Building on a successful first two editions, featuring some of the most influential figures from the world of sport including policy makers, rights holders, leagues, brands, federations, this year’s summit will feature stimulating discussions and tangible outcomes in the home of the Indian Premier League Champions and India’s tech capital.
Join local and international decision makers at the Padukone Dravid Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru to see the growth of India’s sports sector with your own eyes.
A glimpse at the diverse range of speakers from across the globe who joined us in India previously.
Neeraj Chopra
Indian Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion
Javelin
Government of India
Amitabh Kant
G20 Sherpa – India & Ex-Chief Executive Officer of Niti Aayog
Manchester United
Ellie Norman
Chief Communications Officer
Indian Premier League
Arun Dhumal
Chairman
Smriti Mandana
Indian Cricket Star and RCB Women’s Captain
England Test Cricket Team
Brendon McCullum
Head Coach
Alessandro Del Piero
Football Legend
Tottenham Hotspur
Scott Munn
Chief Football Officer
Premier League
Will Brass
Chief Commercial Officer
Dream11 & Dream Sports
Harsh Jain
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Pullela Gopichand
All England Badminton Champion and Iconic Badminton Coach
