EXL | Media & Sports Meetup
It’s Prime Time for Data & AI
November 5, 2026, 1:30 to 8:00 PM ET
320 Park Avenue, 16th Floor, New York
Event is invite only
Media & Sports Industry Meetup 2026 is EXL’s exclusive, invite-only executive networking event designed to strengthen client relationships, engage strategic prospects and foster meaningful industry dialogue. Bringing together senior leaders from the Media, Sports and Entertainment sectors, the event will explore how Data, AI and Agentic Experiences are transforming customer engagement, operations and business growth across the industry.
Agenda at a glance
Arrival and Reception
Arrivals
Connect with fellow industry leaders and peers over refreshments before the afternoon's discussions begin.
Opening Remarks and Keynote Fireside Chat
Opening Remarks
Welcome address from EXL leadership, including an overview of the event theme, agenda, and key discussions for the afternoon.
Fireside Chat
Join a distinguished industry leader & Rohit Kapoor for a conversation on the trends, opportunities, and innovations shaping the future of the Media & Sports industry.
Deep-Dive Sessions Featuring Industry & Thought Leaders
CDO Panel: Data & Analytics in Telco, Media & Sports
Explore how data and AI leaders are driving growth, innovation, and business impact.
Marketing Panel: From Personalization to Agentic Experiences
Discover how AI is transforming customer engagement and redefining the customer journey.
Data & AI Leadership Panel: Data Foundations and AI Use Cases
Discussion of the role of modern data foundations in accelerating and scaling AI initiatives.
Sports Club Capability Showcase: EXL Demo
See how EXL helps clubs enhance fan engagement, optimize operations, and drive growth through data and AI.
Dinner & Networking
Continued conversation over dinner and drinks while connecting with peers and industry leaders in a relaxed networking environment.
Glimpses from 2025 meetup
OPENING REMARKS AND KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT
Join a distinguished industry leader & Rohit Kapoor for a conversation on the trends, opportunities, and innovations shaping the future of the Media & Sports industry, and the growing role of data and AI in driving business growth and customer engagement.
Prominent Media Executive
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Versant Media
Rohit Kapoor
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
EXL
Narasimha Kini
Executive Vice President, Diversified Industries and Banking and Capital Markets
EXL
CDO PANEL DISCUSSION ON DATA & ANALYTICS
Explore how industry leaders are leveraging data and analytics to drive growth, innovation, and competitive advantage.
Thought Leader
Chief Growth & Data
Officer
NBCUniversal
Thought Leader
Head of Fan Engagement & Chief Data Officer
NBA
Thought Leader
Executive Vice President, Enterprise Business Intelligence
Comcast
Nekhil Agrawal
Senior Vice President, Communications, Media & Entertainment
EXL
MARKETING PANEL: FROM PERSONALIZATION TO AGENTIC EXPERIENCE
Discover how AI is transforming customer engagement and redefining the customer journey.
Industry Leader
Senior Vice President, Global Data Strategy
NBA
Industry Leader
Vice President, Marketing Data, Analytics, AI
Comcast
Industry Leader
Vice President, Marketing Technology & Consumer Products
NFL
Emma Madia, Moderator
Senior Director, Marketing Solutions
EXL
PANEL DISCUSSION ON DATA FOUNDATION & AI USE CASES
Discuss the critical role of modern data foundations in accelerating and scaling AI initiatives
Data & AI Leader
Senior Vice President, Data Products & Technology
Versant Media
Data & AI Leader
Senior Vice President, Data Technology & Products
NBCUniversal
Data & AI Leader
Vice President, Enterprise BI, AI/ML Engineering
Comcast
Moderator
Director, Media & Advertising – East
Databricks
SPORTS CLUBS CAPABILITY SHOWCASE
Abhiman Acharya
Vice President, Live Entertainment
EXL
Bobby Yang
Senior Assistant Vice President, Sports Analytics & AI Strategy
EXL