SPORTSDAQ, India’s first sports business exchange, has announced a strategic partnership with the Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC) powered by Microsoft. The collaboration aims to connect India’s growing sports ecosystem with GSIC’s international network of sports organisations, technology companies, startups, investors, universities and public institutions.
As SPORTSDAQ’s Global Sports Innovation Partner, GSIC powered by Microsoft will bring global expertise, organisations, investors, innovators and strategic partners to Ahmedabad. SPORTSDAQ 2026 will serve as the first major platform for the partnership, creating opportunities for knowledge exchange, business development and long-term collaboration.
Through the partnership, GSIC will support connections between Indian stakeholders and its global innovation ecosystem. The collaboration will focus on validating and testing innovative solutions, facilitating strategic partnerships, supporting business development and providing access to international expertise and global best practices.
Yogesh Vyas, Chief Executive Officer, Exhibetter said, “India stands on the threshold of a transformational decade for sport. As the country prepares to deliver world-class sporting events and world-class infrastructure, technology will be at the heart of that transformation. We are therefore delighted to welcome GSIC powered by Microsoft as our official Global Sports Innovation Partner. Their decision to enter India through SPORTSDAQ is a strong endorsement of both the conference and India’s growing importance in the global sports economy.”
Iris Córdoba, Managing Director, GSIC said, “India is entering a defining decade for sport, with a unique opportunity to combine ambition, investment, innovation and international expertise. Through our partnership with SPORTSDAQ, GSIC powered by Microsoft wants to support this transformation by enabling knowledge exchange, strategic collaboration and new business opportunities between India and our global ecosystem. We also want to help Indian companies, startups and sports organisations showcase their capabilities internationally, access new partners and markets, and become active contributors to the future of the global sports industry. Our ambition is for this partnership to extend beyond the conference and create a lasting platform for collaboration between India and the global GSIC network.”
Scheduled from 26–28 November 2026 in Ahmedabad, SPORTSDAQ 2026 will bring together leaders from sports, technology, infrastructure, investment, government, media and business. The event is being organised by Exhibetter and Round3.
The conference and expo will explore India’s sporting ambitions, including its preparations to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and its aspirations for the 2036 Olympic Games and 2038 Asian Games. Discussions will focus on the role of technology, infrastructure, investment and innovation in building India’s sports ecosystem.
GSIC will contribute to the conference programme through high-level discussions, international best practices and opportunities for business development, investment and cross-border collaboration. Key areas of discussion will include sports technology and digital transformation, artificial intelligence and data analytics, fan engagement and monetisation, athlete performance and sports science, and sports broadcasting and media innovation.
SPORTSDAQ will bring together representatives from governments, international sporting organisations, Olympic and Commonwealth stakeholders, venue operators, infrastructure companies, technology firms, broadcasters, investors, sports federations, professional leagues, startups, universities and research institutions.
The event is expected to attract more than 1,000 delegates, including CXOs, policymakers, investors, innovators and decision-makers from across the global sports ecosystem.
Beyond SPORTSDAQ 2026, the partnership aims to create long-term connections between India’s sports ecosystem and the GSIC global network. It will also explore opportunities for future programmes, partnerships, investment, knowledge exchange and the internationalisation of Indian sports innovation.
