MUMBAI: SportsDAQ, a first sports business exchange, has announced a strategic partnership with Orange Sports Forum (OSF), the Netherlands’ leading platform for sports business collaboration. The partnership marks the first time that Orange Sports Forum will partner with a sports business conference in India.
Under the partnership, SportsDAQ and Orange Sports Forum will work together to strengthen international cooperation, facilitate business opportunities, promote innovation and foster meaningful networking among their respective members, stakeholders and partners in India, the Netherlands, and other mutually agreed international markets.
As an Associate Partner of SportsDAQ, Orange Sports Forum will actively promote the conference throughout its network of sports businesses, technology companies, consultants, venue operators, government agencies and sports organisations across Europe.
The conference and expo are being organised by Exhibetter and Round3. Scheduled to be held over three days in Ahmedabad in November 2026. SportsDAQ has been conceived as India’s flagship exchange for the business of sport, bringing together global leaders in sports infrastructure, technology, investment, media, governance and innovation.
The conference comes as Ahmedabad prepares to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, while India advances its ambitions to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games and pursues a bid for the 2038 Asian Games. The release states that these ambitions are expected to trigger investment in sports infrastructure, venue development, technology, sports science and fan engagement, creating opportunities for international partnerships and business collaboration.
Yogesh Vyas, Chief Executive Officer, Exhibetter, said: “India is entering what could become the most significant decade in the history of its sports industry. The scale of investment required to successfully host the Commonwealth Games, pursue the Olympic Games and strengthen India’s sporting ecosystem demands meaningful international collaboration. We are delighted to welcome Orange Sports Forum as our Associate Partner and to mark its first-ever partnership with a sports business conference in India. The Netherlands has earned a global reputation for excellence in sports innovation, venue development, sustainability and high-performance sport. Through this partnership, we aim to create new opportunities for Indian and European organisations to collaborate, invest and share knowledge, while building enduring relationships that will contribute to India’s sporting ambitions.”
Camil Smeulders, Board Member, Orange Sports Forum, said: “India is one of the most exciting and dynamic sports markets in the world today. Its ambition to host the Commonwealth Games, the Olympic and Paralympic Games and other major international events present extraordinary opportunities for international businesses, technology companies and sports organisations.
“Our partnership with SportsDAQ marks Orange Sports Forum’s first engagement with a sports business conference in India and reflects our commitment to building stronger links between the Dutch, European and Indian sports ecosystems. We look forward to introducing our members to one of the world’s fastest-growing sports economies and creating long-term partnerships that drive innovation, sustainable development and commercial growth for the benefit of the global sports industry.”
SportsDAQ will extend a special invitation to all Orange Sports Forum members to participate in the conference as delegates, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and business partners. An Orange Sports Forum representative will also be invited to address the conference as part of the international programme, while OSF members will receive preferential pricing for sponsorship and exhibition opportunities.
Beyond the 2026 conference, both organisations will jointly explore collaborative programmes, international business missions, knowledge-sharing initiatives and innovation exchanges between India and Europe. Orange Sports Forum is also expected to become a Country Partner for SportsDAQ 2027 under mutually agreed commercial arrangements.
To maximise business outcomes, SportsDAQ will organise customised B2B meetings connecting Orange Sports Forum exhibitors, sponsors and delegates with Indian and international government representatives, sports organisations, infrastructure companies, technology providers, investors and commercial stakeholders attending the conference.
Orange Sports Forum will promote SportsDAQ through its newsletters, social media channels, website and other communication platforms, while facilitating introductions between SportsDAQ and relevant organisations across the European and international sports ecosystem.
SportsDAQ is expected to attract more than 1,000 delegates from over 25 countries, including CXOs, policymakers, investors, innovators, technology companies, venue operators, architects, broadcasters, sports federations, consultants, start-ups, and decision-makers from across the global sports ecosystem.
