New Delhi, 10th July 2025 : IAMGAME
Sports Conclave 2025, scheduled for July 18–19 at Andaz Delhi by Hyatt,
Aerocity, will bring together investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to
explore the emerging business models shaping India’s sports economy.
This year’s conclave places a strong emphasis on the convergence of
sports, technology, and venture capital, with curated sessions that highlight
grassroots innovation, scalable revenue pathways in sports and esports, and
forward-looking infrastructure solutions.
A key feature of the conclave is The Game Plan a
closed-door investor pitch session that will offer selected startups a chance
to present their ventures to a panel of respected investors, including Apurva
Chamaria (Google), Lloyd Mathias (Angel Investor), and Pawan Raj Kumar (Zeca
Ventures). Each startup will get 15 minutes to pitch, followed by an
interactive dialogue with the panel. The session is designed to provide
visibility and feedback to early-stage ventures contributing to the growth of
India’s sports sector.
The event will also feature high-level discussions on public-private
collaborations, digital media's expanding role in fan engagement, and emerging
opportunities in sports financing.
Prominent speakers include Sudhanshu Mittal, President of the
International Kho Kho Federation; Krishnan Chatterjee, Google Cloud India;
Vinit Karnik, GroupM; Darshana Bhalla, D’Artist Sports Ventures; and Arjun Singh,
Grant Thornton Bharat, among others.
Sessions will also explore how athlete-led ventures, esports platforms,
and data-driven tools are creating new value in the industry. Legal frameworks,
fan engagement models, and investment strategies will be central to these
discussions.
In addition, the conclave will feature a dedicated segment on women-led
sports businesses, spotlighting inspiring journeys and entrepreneurial
innovation. Other panels will look at how technology and media are enabling the
rise of regional sports content and helping expand reach across demographics.
Karan Singh Chettri, Founder & CEO, IAMGAME, shared his
thoughts on the vision behind the conclave:"India’s sports economy is
evolving with exciting momentum, driven by the efforts of athletes,
entrepreneurs, and institutions alike. At IAMGAME, our focus is on creating
spaces for genuine collaboration and exchange. ‘The Game Plan’ is an initiative
that brings promising startups closer to those who can help them refine their
ideas, expand their networks, and shape impactful journeys within the sports
space.”
Mandeep Malhotra, Co-Founder & Director, IAMGAME, added: "We
see IAMGAME as more than an event; it's a platform for building future-facing
conversations around sports entrepreneurship. With ‘The Game Plan’, we’re
creating a space where ventures can connect with enablers and decision-makers
in meaningful ways.” By convening voices across the spectrum from
athletes and startups to investors and policymakers IAMGAME 2025 aims to catalyze
innovation, foster dialogue, and contribute to a vibrant, forward-looking
sports ecosystem in India.
About IAMGAME:
IAMGAME is India’s definitive
platform focused on the business of sports, launched to address the systemic
gaps in India’s sports ecosystem. It fosters dialogue, collaboration and
innovation by uniting all stakeholders from players and coaches to investors,
media and policymakers. With a vision to make India a global sporting force,
IAMGAME is the launchpad for tomorrow’s sports innovators and leaders.