TOI Global Sports Business Show 2016

Happened on December 21, Wednesday, 2016
2:30pm — 02:30am (GMT+05:30)
Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre
Event Details:

The inaugural edition of GSBS 2016 brings together a diverse range of national and international sports organizations, sports goods and equipment manufacturers, technology and innovation providers along with sports retailers, dealers, distributors, sports marketing professionals, sports media experts as well as sports federation, national associations and other sports governing bodies, all under one roof, who wish to engage with industry colleagues and stake holders in the most comprehensive and exclusive environment.

Over 3 days, the event will feature more than 100 national and international exhibitors related to the business of sports, multi-track Conferences with global speakers, and experts from the business of sports. This mega sports business gathering will ensure exchange of information, networking and knowledge sharing. The crossover and scale of the event, which is unique, will establish an unparalleled platform for everyone who wants to understand the economics of sports. The convergence and overlaps of different sports and its related industries will ensure specific and new opportunities for all the attendees.

A national sports business committee is being formed to build and improve the dialogue between the government and industry, sports bodies and professionals. The Committee members will comprise stakeholders from India Inc., national sports federations, reputed sportspersons including Olympians, sports marketing professionals, members from sports goods export promotion councils, associations and leading sports brands.


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