Organizers
Sports Tech World Series (STWS)
Sports Tech World Series (STWS) is a global leader in sports innovation and technology, delivering worldclass experiences that have shaped the industry since 2015. Through major events in Melbourne, Tokyo, Mumbai, London, Amsterdam, Dallas, and Toronto, along with cutting-edge content and advisory services, STWS has built a reputation as the premier destination for sports technology insights and connections.
MM Activ Sci-Tech
MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications is India’s foremost event curator in frontier technologies. With a legacy spanning over two decades, MM Activ has organized 100+ national and international conventions across diverse sectors, including IT, biotechnology, space, sustainable chemistry, and renewable energy. MM Activ is also the publisher of leading business magazines such as Bio Spectrum, NuFFooDS Spectrum, and Agro Spectrum.
Past Speakers
Anil Kumble
Former Indian Cricketer
Anil Kumble born 17 October 1970) is a former Indian cricketer, captain, coach and commentator who played Test and One Day International cricket for his national team over an international career of 18 years. A right-arm leg spin bowler, regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history, he took 619 wickets in Test cricket and was the third-highest wicket taker of all time at the time of his retirement in 2008.
Cesar Chaparro
Head of Clearing House at FIFA
César has played a key role at FIFA, responsible for the implementation of the new Compensation Chamber, which has put an end to the malfunctioning solidarity and training compensation mechanisms in football.
Daniel Brusilovsky
Vice President, Technology at Golden State Warriors & Chase Center | Sports & Entertainment Technology Executive
Daniel Brusilovsky is a seasoned technology executive with over 10 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry. He is currently the Vice President of Technology at the Golden State Warriors, where he leads the Consumer Product and Information Technology teams that deliver cutting-edge digital and in-venue experiences for fans, guests, and team members across multiple platforms and properties.
Gina Miller
Pioneering Media Executive
With a focus on multimedia communications, my role as Vice President of Media & Communication at FC Dallas encompasses overseeing broadcast operations, social and digital media, and public relations. Our team has excelled in amplifying the club’s narrative, achieving significant media coverage, and driving sponsor value.
Harsh Jain
CEO of Dream11
I am an avid sports, technology and gaming enthusiast, and a lifelong Manchester United, Mumbai Indians and Indian Cricket Team fan. I believe technology can make sports fan engagement even more exciting, and at Dream Sports, we do just that for our 200 Million+ user base. Let's make Mumbai the next big tech hub, together!
Kevin Roberts
CEO of Cricket Australia
Kevin Roberts is an Australian cricketer. He played 23 first-class and 18 List A matches for New South Wales between 1994/95 and 1997/98. In October 2018, he was named as the CEO of Cricket Australia, replacing James Sutherland.
Max Metral
BI & Analytics Director @ Activision Blizzard
Self-starting and motivated professional, I love to combine my analytical and people skills to find and create value. I have a successful track record helping worldwide organisations embrace the use of data to deepen their customers/consumers/fans knowledge and make better data-informed decisions. If you want to spark my interest, there's nothing better than giving me a complex problem to solve as as I love to take-up new challenges.
Michael Broughton
Sports Industry Consultant & Advisor / M&A, Digital, Strategy, Innovation in Sports & Media
That’s what I am for many in the sports, media and entertainment industry. I am a commercially minded Senior Exec who understands the needs of the sector, the broader strategic requirements, and the challenges the businesses in it face. Tech, Digital and Web3. After 12 years working in this space as an investor and operator, I have a real understanding of technology and where it is going and critically the impact on the business model. I’m no engineer but I can speak the language of the tech entrepreneur and that of the sports executive and ‘translate’ to reach effective outcomes.
Minerva Santana
Director - Innovation & Global Development
Project Manager MBA from IE Business School, top tier school. Industrial Engineering graduate (Magna Cum Laude). PMP certificated with over 15 years experience in project implementation and business process optimization in multinational companies from various industries: Energy, Public Administration, Real State and Information Technology. I implemented MS Dynamics CRM for two Business Units; more than 75 Web projects developed with Vignette, .Net, PHP, Drupal and WordPress; 3 QlikView Business Intelligence projects, 2 IT Governance projects and 4 process reengineering projects. With a strong financial background gained in a two years Finance Controller role. Leader of cross-functional project teams of 5 to 15 members. Fluent in Spanish and English.
Sebastian Lancestremer
AvidLearner @GSIC @Microsoft Corp
Senior Executive with 25 years of international experience in the IT Industry at Microsoft and startups in developed and emerging markets in Latin America, Europe and World Wide. Well-rounded Managing Director who has consistently delivered outstanding performance: setting up new business units, growing market share and developing talent, leading innovative and strategic projects for the company and expert in digital transformation. Business leader who focuses on how Information Technology can help organizations take advantage of the Digital Economy while contributing to a better society.
Tom Hines
Sports media consultant, founder, sports tech adviser, mentor, broadcast and digital Arsenal
Specialties: Media strategy, digital strategy, content strategy, creative leadership, sports rights management and monetisation, online communications, fan engagement, sports marketing, social media strategy, digital marketing, social media marketing, analytics, online advertising.