News Corp Australia, through its News Sport Network, has inked an exclusive deal to become the Domestic Media Partner for the global sports industry conference, SportNXT.

The conference, scheduled to take place in Melbourne from March 19 to March 21, 2024, brings together international and domestic sports and business leaders to discuss the future of the industry. The 2024 summit set to feature over 70 top-tier speakers addressing the most pressing topics and themes in modern sport. The line-up includes a diverse range of industry leaders such as Casey Wasserman, chair and CEO of Wasserman and the LA2028 Olympic and Paralymic Games chair; Andrew Liveris AO, president of the Brisbane 203 Organising Committee; Catherine Carlson, EVP global partnerships for BSW Global / Brooklyn Nets; Rowena Samarasinhe, owner of GENSport; Alan Gilpin, CEO of World Rugby; James Sutherland, CEO of Golf Australia; and Tanya Hosch, EGM inclusion and social policy at the AFL; among others.

"News Corp Australia, and specifically the News Sport Network, is thrilled to be returning as the official Domestic Media Partner for SportNXT,," News Sport Network Managing Director, Michael Wilkins, said. "As the exclusive domestic media partner, we are proud to be collaborating with industry leaders in SportNXT to deep dive into the opportunities and challenges that will shape the future of sport for all of us. We also look forward to showcasing some of the world-class talent and the key topics they will be discussing at SportNXT to News Corp Australia’s audience of 18 million people."

SportNXT CEO Hamish Anderson echoed Wilkins' enthusiasm. "We are excited by the opportunity to tap into News Corp Australia’s expertise and leadership in sport, underpinned by their industry-leading reach through the large-scale platforms of the News Sport Network," he said.

"This partnership connects SportNXT with Australia's sports industry leaders and further highlights the prominence of this world-leading sports event.'

SportNXT attracted nearly 900 delegates from 21 countries in 2023, with over 50% comprising c-suite, board, and senior sport leaders.