Scheduled for July 18–19 in Delhi, IAMGAME Sports Conclave 2025 will bring together investors, innovators, and industry leaders to shape the future of India’s sports economy
New Delhi, July 8, 2025: The upcoming IAMGAME Sports Conclave 2025, set to take place on July 18–19 at Andaz Delhi by Hyatt, Aerocity, promises to be a landmark platform for India’s sports entrepreneurs. With a sharp focus on the intersection of sports, technology, and venture capital, this year’s edition introduces ‘The Game Plan’ — a closed-door investor pitch session designed to give emerging sports startups direct access to marquee investors.
Startups selected for ‘The Game Plan’ will have 15 minutes to pitch their ideas, followed by a real-time interactive Q&A with a distinguished panel featuring Apurva Chamaria (Google), Lloyd Mathias (Angel Investor), and Pawan Raj Kumar (Zeca Ventures). The goal is to help early-stage ventures gain visibility, critical feedback, and potential funding pathways to scale in India’s evolving sports economy.
The two-day conclave will host an impressive lineup of speakers, including:
Sudhanshu Mittal, President, International Kho Kho Federation
Krishnan Chatterjee, Google Cloud India
Vinit Karnik, GroupM
Darshana Bhalla, D’Artist Sports Ventures
Arjun Singh, Grant Thornton Bharat
Arjun Singh, Grant Thornton Bharat
Key themes include:
Sports-tech innovation and investment models
Esports and data-driven platforms
Public-private partnerships in sports infrastructure
Fan engagement through digital media
Legal frameworks and financing strategies
Women-led sports ventures and regional content development
Karan Singh Chettri, Founder & CEO, IAMGAME, said:
> “India’s sports economy is entering a high-growth phase, and IAMGAME is here to bridge the gap between innovation and opportunity. With ‘The Game Plan,’ we’re giving sports startups a rare chance to connect directly with VCs, mentors, and enablers who can shape their journey.”
Mandeep Malhotra, Co-Founder & Director, added:
> “IAMGAME is not just an event — it’s a mission to unlock value within India’s sports entrepreneurship ecosystem. We want to foster meaningful conversations, scalable ideas, and impactful networks.”
About IAMGAME:
IAMGAME is India’s premier platform dedicated to the business of sports, created to tackle the systemic gaps in the sports ecosystem. It brings together athletes, investors, coaches, media professionals, and policymakers to catalyze dialogue, innovation, and collaboration. IAMGAME aims to position India as a global sporting powerhouse by enabling next-gen sports leaders and startups.
To know more: http://iamgame.co.in/
