Partners

Sport and Recreation Victoria

Sport and Recreation Victoria is dedicated to supporting Victoria’s sport and recreation sector and inspiring Victorians to get active. We maximise the economic and social benefits provided to all Victorians by:

• ensuring greater access and opportunities for participation in sport and recreation for all Victorians
• maintaining Victoria’s reputation as Australia’s sporting and major events capital
• ensuring Victoria continues to be the home of the sport and recreation industries and administration
• developing and improving the quality of community sport and recreation facilities
• investing in major sports facilities to support high performance pathways
• reinforcing the enriching role that sport and recreation plays in people’s lives.

For the latest news from SRV and information on our grants and programs go to sport.vic.gov.au

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Global Victoria

Global Victoria is the State Government of Victoria’s trade facilitation agency. Our mission is to help Victorian businesses grow on the international stage, promote Victoria’s world-class industry capabilities to international audiences and lead the nation as Australia’s best student city.

With a network of 24 international trade and investment offices strategically located in Victoria’s key export markets, we have the largest network of any other Australian state or territory. Headed by nine Victorian Commissioners and Heads of Posts across 13 countries, we help make global possibilities a reality for Victorian exporters by connecting them to international buyers and key business leaders.

Our team is a diverse group of trade specialists from across the globe who are uniquely positioned to provide high-level market and cultural intelligence, strengthen global connections, advocate for the interests of Victorian industry and exporters, and foster collaboration between Victorian and international partners.

Visit us at global.vic.gov.au to learn more and connect with our specialist team.

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Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is the State Government of Victoria’s key economic development agency, firmly focused on Victoria’s economic recovery and growth and ensuring it benefits all Victorians by creating more jobs for more people, building thriving places and regions, and supporting inclusive communities.<br>
Established on 1 January 2019, our work supports six ministers, spans 15 portfolios and operates across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We also oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

Accommodation and Entertainment Partner – Crown Melbourne

Crown Melbourne is Australia’s leading integrated resort and one of the most visited tourist destinations in Australia, offering luxury accommodation, award-winning dining, a world class casino and unparalleled entertainment facilities.

Located in the vibrant Southbank precinct and within walking distance of the CBD and the city’s iconic sporting stadiums, Crown Melbourne will be the official post conference entertainment destination for SportNXT delegates and speakers.

To celebrate the partnership, SportNXT delegates can enjoy exclusive accommodation offers at Crown hotels in Melbourne at the below link:

CROWN ACCOMMODATION OFFER

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Over the last 21 years MI Global Partners have been leading and partnering to deliver the world’s best events, sport and place projects. MIGPs ethos is to be more than a consultant or adviser. They are a trusted partner.
• They are major event specialists and have been involved in every Summer Olympic Games since Sydney 2000 and every Rugby World Cup since 2003.
• Sport is their passion and they have assisted major sporting codes around the globe with the development of strategic projects from competition expansion and facilities planning to growth, community impact, policy development and governance.
• Place is at the heart of what they do and they have created and delivered iconic place projects across sport, arts and culture
• As a purpose-led company, their suite of sustainability services guide clients through a co-created sustainability journey with strong engagement, innovation, and with strategic, operational and commercial integration.

JAM TV Australia – Australia’s No. 1 producer of sport and entertainment

Odgers Berndtson – Executive Search & Recruitment Partner

Odgers Berndtson is a global executive search firm, recognised internationally by leading sport and entertainment organisations in both the public and private sectors for their executive search, leadership, and talent management needs.

Our dedicated Asia-Pacific Sport & Entertainment practice, led by former professional athlete and sports executive Troy de Haas, is the search partner for Australia’s premier sporting organisations and major events including the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games, Tennis Australia, and others over the upcoming green-gold decade.

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Toyota – Vehicle Partner
Toyota is Australia’s leading automotive company and is deeply ingrained across the sports industry with partnerships that extend from community clubs all the way to the elite level. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees and the communities in which we operate. Today, we continue to apply our guiding principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society, helping realise an ever-better world where everyone is free to move.
Toyota Australia will showcase the Mirai – a hydrogen powered fuel-cell electric vehicle which emits only water vapour during SportNXT 2023 .

MKTG Sports + Entertainment is an entity of global sports powerhouse dentsu Sports International (DSI). With local offices in Melbourne and Sydney, the team works closely with its DSI colleagues across North America, Europe, and Asia. MKTG provides clients a full suite of marketing services, including sponsorship consulting, research and analytics, brand experiences and events, in-stadium creative brand development and management. Locally, MKTG is the largest holder of stadium venue commercial rights in the Australia and has deep specialism in stadium, event operations and sports presentation management services. Learn more at MKTGAustralia.com.

Deakin University, a global leader in progressive, real-world learning, is delighted to be the official education partner of SportNXT in 2024.

Deakin is home to the world’s best sport science school and is currently ranked seventh in the world for sport education, offering students cutting-edge courses and access to some of Australia’s most advanced sports facilities and technology.

Deakin is committed to powering this next generation of sport leaders, providing the foundations and pathways required to take advantage of this unique moment in time.

Deakin University’s Executive Master of Sport Business

The golden decade of sport has presented Australia with an abundance of opportunities, creating thousands of jobs and turbo-charging careers. Now is the perfect time to draw on your career and become a sought-after expert in your field.

The Executive Master of Sport Business is delivered 100% online and provides experienced sport professionals with the tools required to make a profound impact in the sport and allied industries.

Learn more: https://www.deakin.edu.au/course/executive-master-sport-business

TEG Sport has seen rapid growth over the last three years. Now a dedicated division of TEG, TEG Sport, will deliver 40 major international events in 2023, growing in size and geographic reach to over 50 in 2024. TEG Sport is now responsible for helping major global brands break new markets in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United States including Liverpool FC, Manchester United FC, FC Bayern, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Chelsea FC, Wrexham AFC, FC Internazionale Milano, BVB 09, Tour De France, the National Hockey League (NHL), The Boomers, Top Rank Boxing, Freestyle Kings, and USA Basketball.

dentsu Sports Analytics is a new global offering bringing together the best research, data, and analytics capabilities of MKTG Sports + Entertainment (MKTG), Sponsorship Research International (SRi) and dentsu’s Merkle, to help drive better outcomes across the sports and entertainment measurement industry. With operations in the North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, dentsu Sports Analytics helps brands and rights holders to understand fans, assess value and measure the impact of sponsorships.

To learn more contact [email protected].

The News Sport Network provides sport fans with the ultimate all areas pass to the best sports in the world, with brands such as CODE Sports, SuperCoach, Tips.com.au, KommunityTV as well as racing brands Racenet and Punters. The News Sport Network reaches 15.2 million sport fans (14+) monthly across all News Corp Australia platforms (Roy Morgan), including News Corp Australia metro, regional and national mastheads as well as stand-alone sites. With fans spending more and more time consuming content outside the live viewing/broadcast experience, the News Sport Network is well positioned to be where the fans are – critical for brands wanting to interact with highly engaged audiences.