9:00 am
Registration at the Quorum Pavilion, One International Center
Tue 05 May, 2026
9:00 am - 9:30 am - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
9:00 am - 9:30 am - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
9:30 am
Welcome Note
Tue 05 May, 2026
9:30 am - 9:45 am - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
9:30 am - 9:45 am - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
Presented by:
Mike Davies, Fox Sports, EVP, Technical and Field Operations; SVG U.S. Chairman
Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Services
Prashant Khanna, JioStar, Head - Sports & Live Experiences Production Services and Production Technology; SVG India Chairperson
Alessandro Reitano, Sky Deutschland, SVP, Sports Production, SVG Europe, Chairman
Mike Davies, Fox Sports, EVP, Technical and Field Operations; SVG U.S. Chairman
Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Services
Prashant Khanna, JioStar, Head - Sports & Live Experiences Production Services and Production Technology; SVG India Chairperson
Alessandro Reitano, Sky Deutschland, SVP, Sports Production, SVG Europe, Chairman
9:45 am
Ishan Chatterjee, JioStar CEO, Keynote
Tue 05 May, 2026
9:45 am - 10:00 am - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
9:45 am - 10:00 am - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
The 2026 SVG India Summit kicks off with a keynote presentation from Ishan Chatterjee who leads the Sports business at JioStar. Chatterjee is steering the next phase of innovation and growth for one of India’s largest sports broadcasting and streaming platforms. At the intersection of technology, storytelling, and fandom, he is reimagining how sports is consumed, experienced, and monetised. His focus lies in deepening fan engagement, unlocking new revenue streams, and shaping the next chapter of sports entertainment for a digital-first India.
10:00 am
India Sports Production Update
Tue 05 May, 2026
10:00 am - 10:45 am - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
10:00 am - 10:45 am - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
The world of sports production technology is constantly evolving and the 2026 SVG India Summit takes a look at the key trends, challenges, and opportunities that are driving the industry forward in the subcontinent.
Panelists:
Kingshuk Bhattacharya, Sony Pictures Networks India, Head, Broadcast Operations & Network Engineering
Shakunt Malhotra, Appear, Vice President, APAC
Rajat Nigam, JioStar, Head of Technology and Media Operations
James Rego, RISE (formerly IMG-Reliance), Head of Broadcast
Kingshuk Bhattacharya, Sony Pictures Networks India, Head, Broadcast Operations & Network Engineering
Shakunt Malhotra, Appear, Vice President, APAC
Rajat Nigam, JioStar, Head of Technology and Media Operations
James Rego, RISE (formerly IMG-Reliance), Head of Broadcast
10:45 am
Networking Break
Tue 05 May, 2026
10:45 am - 11:15 am - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
10:45 am - 11:15 am - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
11:15 am
Inside Look: Taking FIFA World Cup Production to New Heights with Mike Davies, Fox Sports U.S.
Tue 05 May, 2026
11:15 am - 11:45 am - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
11:15 am - 11:45 am - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
In June and July the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup will capture the attention of football fans around the globe. Mike Davies of Fox Sports joins us to discuss how Fox, the domestic U.S. rights holder for the World Cup, will create and deliver a World Cup production at a scale that has never been seen before.
11:45 am
How Games in 2026 Pushed Innovation With Drones FPV and Beauty Shots
Tue 05 May, 2026
11:45 am - 12:00 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
11:45 am - 12:00 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
This session explores the advanced technical ecosystems deployed for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, highlighting high-speed FPV drones integrated with AR graphics and GPS data alongside standard drone configurations. Benoit will also detail the use of X fly cablecams for Skicross, Snowboard cross, and Half Pipe events, as well as the innovative use of ARCAM robots to facilitate "teleportation" workflows between remote mountain venues and the Milano studio.
Sponsored by:
12:00 pm
Roundtable: Live Sports Storytelling, AI & Managing IP in a RealTime World
Tue 05 May, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
As generative AI becomes embedded in the ecosystem, how can they be used responsibly, not as workflow gimmicks, but as tools that help teams tell better stories, faster? From real-time data surfacing and contextual storytelling to automated highlights and multi-platform publishing, the conversation focuses on enhancing creativity without compromising editorial judgement, authenticity, or IP safeguards.
Panelists:
Yannick Colaco, FanCode, Co-Founder
Anil Lale, JioStar, Executive Vice President, Legal & Regulatory
Jon Wilson, Grass Valley, CEO
Yannick Colaco, FanCode, Co-Founder
Anil Lale, JioStar, Executive Vice President, Legal & Regulatory
Jon Wilson, Grass Valley, CEO
12:45 pm
How LAWO Infrastructure and Processing Solutions Bring Multi-Venue Global Sporting Events to Life
Tue 05 May, 2026
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
Using the upcoming sporting events in North America and Mexico as an example, we will discuss how Lawo's software-defined solutions are powering world class content.
Sponsored by:
1:00 pm
Lunch
Tue 05 May, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
2:00 pm
European Perspectives: Sky Deutschland and Sky UK
Tue 05 May, 2026
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
Presenters:
Phil Marshall, Sky Sports, Executive Director, Production and Operations
Alessandro Reitano, Sky Deutschland, SVP, Sports Production, SVG Europe, Chairman
Phil Marshall, Sky Sports, Executive Director, Production and Operations
Alessandro Reitano, Sky Deutschland, SVP, Sports Production, SVG Europe, Chairman
2:30 pm
Vizrt Powers Nine Network’s Extended Reality Studio: A Winter Olympics Studio That Realistically Visualized the Italian Alps
Tue 05 May, 2026
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
With the Winter Olympics in February 2026, Nine Network in Australia didn’t just deliver a premium broadcast. It redefined its live sports production model, combining AR visuals, remote workflows, and future‑ready infrastructure. What began as an Olympic project has become the foundation for how Nine will tell sports and other stories for years to come. Fans lapped up the impressive new environment built using Viz Engine with the Unreal Engine integration, as well as AR and data-driven graphics powered by Vizrt, with viewership surging 30% more than expected.
Presenters:
Neeraj Mishra, Vizrt, Account Manager
Elango Ramachandran, Vizrt, Customer Solutions Advisor
Alex Rolls, Nine Network, Head of Creative and Innovation
Neeraj Mishra, Vizrt, Account Manager
Elango Ramachandran, Vizrt, Customer Solutions Advisor
Alex Rolls, Nine Network, Head of Creative and Innovation
Sponsored by:
2:45 pm
Women’s Sports: On the Rise!
Tue 05 May, 2026
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
Women’s sports is advancing in three key areas: financial investments, quality of play, and interest from fans. Join us to learn how women’s sports is poised for even more growth, why it is important to raise the level of production, and how a world where women’s sports and men’s sports are seen as equal benefits everyone.
Panelists:
Preeti Jhangiani, People's Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI), President and Asian Armwrestling Federation (AAF), Vice-President
Rajesh Menon, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), CEO
Ajesh Ramachandran, ICC TV, Executive Producer
Lisa Sthalekar, Former Australian Women's Cricket Captain; Commentator & Analyst
Preeti Jhangiani, People's Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI), President and Asian Armwrestling Federation (AAF), Vice-President
Rajesh Menon, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), CEO
Ajesh Ramachandran, ICC TV, Executive Producer
Lisa Sthalekar, Former Australian Women's Cricket Captain; Commentator & Analyst
3:30 pm
Networking Break
Tue 05 May, 2026
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
3:45 pm
Beyond Cricket: Making the Case for Emerging Sports
Tue 05 May, 2026
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
Sports like Kho-Kho, Pickleball, or even Dahi Hand are giving Indian sports fans more reason to tune in and consume sports content. We’ll discuss how an emerging sport can accelerate growth, the keys to finding financial and fandom success, and how production technology can elevate the profile and quality of the sport.
Panelists:
Nikhil Bardia, RISE Worldwide, Head
Rahul Bose, Rugby India, President
Gourav Rakshit, Chess League, Commissioner
Nikhil Bardia, RISE Worldwide, Head
Rahul Bose, Rugby India, President
Gourav Rakshit, Chess League, Commissioner
4:30 pm
Masterclass: JioStar's CTO, Akash Saxena on Building a Platform that Powers the World's Highest Live Concurrent Sports Events
Tue 05 May, 2026
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
JioStar's CTO in conversation with Prashant Khanna will discuss how JioStar's built a platform that streams the cricket with the highest concurrency in the world.
5:00 pm
Roundtable: Where Will the Next $1 Billion in Sports Come From?
Tue 05 May, 2026
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
Panelists:
Vivek Couto, Media Partners Asia (MPA), CEO and Executive Director
Mustafa Ghouse, Centre Court Capital, General Partner
Paroksh Gupta, A&W Capital, Co-Founder and Managing Director
Vivek Couto, Media Partners Asia (MPA), CEO and Executive Director
Mustafa Ghouse, Centre Court Capital, General Partner
Paroksh Gupta, A&W Capital, Co-Founder and Managing Director
5:45 pm
Networking High Tea
Tue 05 May, 2026
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)
5:45 pm - 6:30 pm - (All times are in IST Time Zone)