Join industry leaders, peers, and experts from across the media and sports industry for an evening of insights and networking. EXLs media and sports industry meetup will cover the latest trends in the industry and how organizations can achieve the transformational potential of data and AI. Join us for an evening of insights and discussions with some of the foremost authorities in the field.
INSIGHTS FROM EXPERTS
Featured speakers
Dan Rayburn
Streaming Media Expert
Narasimha Kini
Executive Vice President, Diversified Industries and Banking and Capital Markets, EXL
Nekhil Agrawal
Practice Lead, Communication, Media, and Entertainment, EXL
Tech Visionary
Chief Technology Officer, NYP
Tech Visionary
Chief Product & AI Officer, AML Rightsource
Industry Leader
SVP, Strategy & Analytics, NY Giants
Industry Leader
SVP, Strategy & Analytics, Chicago Bears
Industry Leader
SVP, Business Operations & Strategy, New York Islanders
Thought Leader
VP, Global Fan Engagement & Product Marketing, NFL
Thought Leader
VP, Data Science and Analytics, NewsCorp
Thought Leader
SVP, Global Data Strategy, NBA
Anuroop Talwar
Head AI Analytics, Sports, Media, and Entertainment, EXL
Iwao Fusillo
Field Data Officer, Ex CDAO - NFL, EXL
Ravi Raj Bohra
Practice Lead, Edtech and Publishing, EXL
Aditya Choudhary
Practice Lead, Sports and Gaming, EXL
Abhiman Acharya
Practice Lead, Live Events and Entertainment, EXL
Aaron Jones
AVP, Sports & Media Marketing, EXL
AGENDA
Welcome and networking
Mingle with fellow attendees and enjoy refreshments before the sessions begin.
Opening remarks
Introduction and going over the agenda for the afternoon.
Keynote by Dan Rayburn
Industry leaders from EXL and Dan Rayburn will share their insights on industry trends and the pivotal role of data and AI in media and sports.
Panel discussion
Redefining the fan experience: As analytics revolutionize the sports industry, we’ll explore the future of fan engagement with insights from strategy and analytics leaders at top clubs showcasing how data-driven innovation is reshaping the way teams connect with their fans.
Fireside chat
Personalized marketing & martech: Explore how personalization reshapes engagement and campaign performance, featuring marketing leaders from top media and sports organizations.
Fireside chat
CXO roundtable: Join a strategic dialogue on AI Adoption across Sports, Media and Publishing, featuring CXOs from major media and sports companies.
Dinner and networking
Continue conversations over dinner and drinks in a relaxed setting.
OPENING REMARKS AND KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Industry leaders from EXL and Dan Rayburn will discuss how data and AI are driving transformation across media and sports, highlighting key trends that are reshaping the industry.

Dan Rayburn
Streaming Media Expert

Narasimha Kini
Executive Vice President, Diversified Industries and Banking and Capital Markets
EXL

Nekhil Agrawal
Practice Lead, Communication, Media, and Entertainment
EXL
Panel Discussion on Redefining the Fan Experience
As analytics revolutionize the sports industry, we’ll explore the future of fan engagement with insights from strategy and analytics leaders at top clubs—showcasing how data-driven innovation is reshaping the way teams connect with their fans.

Industry Leader
SVP, Strategy & Analytics
NY Giants

Industry Leader
SVP, Business Operations & Strategy
New York Islanders

Industry Leader
SVP, Strategy & Analytics
Chicago Bears

Iwao Fusilio
Field Data Officer, Ex CDAO - NFL
EXL
Fireside Chat on Personalized Marketing & Martech
Explore how AI and martech are powering personalized campaigns and driving measurable results. Hear from top marketing executives as they share actionable insights on audience targeting, cross-channel engagement, and the evolving role of data in campaign strategy.

Thought Leader
VP, Global Fan Engagement & Product Marketing
NFL

Thought Leader
VP, Data Science and Analytics
NewsCorp

Thought Leader
SVP, Global Data Strategy,
NBA

Aaron Jones
AVP, Sports & Media Marketing
EXL
CXO Roundtable on AI Adoption across Sports Media and Publishing
Join a strategic dialogue on AI Adoption across Sports, Media, and Publishing, featuring CXOs from major media and sports companies.

Tech Visionary
Chief Technology Officer
NYP

Tech Visionary
Chief Product & AI Officer
AML Rightsource

Anuroop Talwar
Head AI Analytics, Sports, Media, and Entertainment
EXL