Key points
- SPORTSDAQ 2026 is scheduled for November 26–28 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
- The event is presented by its organisers as India's first Sports Business Exchange and an integrated conference, exhibition and business platform for the sports sector.
- The programme is built around India's preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and its ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games.
- The organisers list targets of more than 10 government ministries, 75-plus sports federations, 100-plus global speakers, 200-plus exhibitors, 500-plus B2B and B2G meetings and 1,000-plus conference delegates.
- The three-day agenda includes discussions on sports infrastructure, financing, smart sports cities, event delivery, media, commercialisation, governance and sports technology.
- The event website lists the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Ministry of Gujarat as endorsing bodies; GSIC powered by Microsoft is identified as the official technology partner.
SPORTSDAQ 2026, billed by its organisers as India's first Sports Business Exchange, is scheduled to bring together stakeholders from across the country's sports industry at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from November 26 to 28. The three-day event will combine a conference, exhibition and business platform, with discussions centred on sports infrastructure, investment, technology and India's preparations for major international sporting events.
The event is being positioned against India's ambitions to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympic Games. Its organisers say the platform is intended to connect government bodies, sports federations, investors, infrastructure developers, urban planners, technology companies, broadcasters and event professionals, with an emphasis on turning policy conversations into projects and partnerships.
A business platform for India's sports economy
SPORTSDAQ describes itself as an integrated confex for sports business and a business-to-business and business-to-government marketplace. The organisers' stated targets include participation from more than 10 government ministries, over 75 sports federations, more than 100 global speakers and over 200 exhibitors. The website also lists a target of 500-plus B2B and B2G meetings and more than 1,000 conference delegates.
The intended audience extends beyond sports administrators and athletes. The event is designed to bring together investors, infrastructure funds, corporates, international federations, host-city and venue authorities, broadcasters, media rights holders, technology providers and central and state government representatives. The focus is on the organisations that plan, finance, build and operate the facilities and systems required for large sporting events.
The event website lists the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Ministry of Gujarat as endorsing bodies. GSIC powered by Microsoft is identified as the official technology partner. Earlier partnership announcements also named Exhibetter and Round3 as organisers of the 2026 edition.
Three-day agenda looks at infrastructure and event delivery
The opening day, November 26, is titled “Building the Foundations of a Global Sporting Nation” and is focused on infrastructure, innovation and future-ready sporting ecosystems. The published agenda begins with the inaugural ceremony and opening address before moving to sessions on India's sporting decade, global sporting opportunities and the country's Commonwealth and Olympic vision.
Among the listed discussions are “Ahmedabad 2030: Creating India's First Olympic-Ready Sports City” and a leadership dialogue on financing the sports economy. The sessions are intended to examine the infrastructure and investment requirements that accompany the ambition to host major multi-sport competitions. These include venues and supporting urban systems that need planning well before an event begins.
Day two, November 27, is titled “Creating a World-Class Sports Network”, with a programme covering media, commercialisation, talent and governance. The agenda includes discussions on how mega sporting events can transform cities and nations, building smart sports cities, the role of technology in major games, the digital future of sport and the development of inclusive sporting ecosystems. A session will also examine what it takes to deliver a mega event successfully.
Sports technology takes centre stage on the final day
The third day, November 28, is dedicated to the Sportsdaq Tech Summit, which is focused on technology and innovation shaping global mega sporting events. The listed themes include sports technology and digital transformation, fan engagement, the use of the Internet of Things, training and performance, and the commercial opportunities created by broadcasting sport across stadiums and multiple screens.
The programme also includes a closing keynote on a roadmap for India's rise as a global sporting power. The technology focus reflects the organisers' broader pitch that India's sports ambitions will require more than venues: data, digital services, fan experience, performance systems and commercial models are also part of the ecosystem needed to stage and sustain major events.
Connecting the 2030 and 2036 ambitions with execution
India's planned hosting calendar provides the context for the event. The Commonwealth Games are scheduled for Ahmedabad in 2030, while India's ambition to host the 2036 Olympics remains a longer-term national objective. Both ambitions raise questions about infrastructure, transport, accommodation, training facilities, event operations, financing and the legacy that sporting investments can create for local communities.
SPORTSDAQ's stated purpose is to bring the people responsible for these areas into the same forum. Its website highlights policy dialogue, partnership development, sharing international best practices and capacity building as central goals. It also describes the event as a place where government and industry can discuss projects, investment and collaboration rather than limiting the programme to general sports discussions.
The event is scheduled to take place at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar over three days, with conferences and leadership dialogues running alongside B2B exhibitions and masterclasses. For companies working in sports infrastructure, equipment, technology, media and event services, the gathering is intended to provide access to potential partners and decision-makers. For public bodies and sports organisations, it offers a forum to discuss the practical requirements of developing a larger and more internationally connected sports ecosystem.
With the November dates approaching, the published agenda sets out a broad conversation spanning policy, investment, urban development, event management and technology. The organisers' challenge will be to translate those discussions into practical partnerships and project outcomes that support India's long-term sporting ambitions.
Frequently asked questions
When and where will SPORTSDAQ 2026 take place?
SPORTSDAQ 2026 is scheduled from November 26 to 28, 2026, at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event website describes it as a three-day integrated conference and exhibition for the sports business ecosystem, with a programme covering policy, infrastructure, investment and technology.
What is SPORTSDAQ 2026?
SPORTSDAQ describes itself as India's first Sports Business Exchange. It is planned as a business-to-business and business-to-government platform bringing together policymakers, sports federations, investors, infrastructure companies, technology providers and other stakeholders involved in the sports economy.
What topics will be discussed at SPORTSDAQ 2026?
The published agenda covers sports infrastructure, India's Commonwealth Games 2030 and Olympic 2036 ambitions, financing, smart sports cities, mega-event delivery, media, commercialisation, governance and digital technology. The final day includes a Sportsdaq Tech Summit focused on technology and innovation for major sporting events.
Who is expected to participate in SPORTSDAQ 2026?
The organisers list government ministries, sports federations, global speakers, exhibitors, investors, host-city authorities, infrastructure developers, broadcasters and sports technology companies among the intended participants. The website gives target figures of 10-plus ministries, 75-plus federations, 100-plus speakers and 200-plus exhibitors.
How is SPORTSDAQ connected to India's major sporting ambitions?
The event is positioned around India's preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and its ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games. Its sessions are intended to connect policy discussions with infrastructure planning, financing, technology and partnerships needed to develop sports-ready cities and deliver major events.