July 2026 · Bengaluru

Leadership Summit

Turning product and content innovation into commercial success.

A two-day workshop for Leaders across Product, Content, Sales and Business
to align on the next phase of growth across the Cricbuzz ecosystem.

Dates
28-29 July 2026
(Tuesday-Wednesday)
JULY 28 29
Venue
Cricbuzz Office,
Mantri Junction,
JP Nagar, Bengaluru
Time
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Format
Leadership Keynotes Business Deep Dives Cross-Functional Workshops Open House & Interactive Q&A Collaborative Ideation & Thought Labs
01 · Why we are here

Every session tells a growth story

Not a product demo. Every presentation should cover where the business is today, where it is headed over the next 6-12 months,
how it strengthens engagement, and where Product, Content and Sales can collaborate better.

Summit Objectives
Product Roadmaps
New Branding Opportunities
Cross-product Monetization
What We Will Explore
Cricbuzz Studios
Core Product
Gaming & Engagement
Live Match
Streaming
Social Media
Innovation
02 · Order of Play

Two days, five businesses, one ecosystem

Indicative running order below. Each session covers current capabilities, a 12-24 month roadmap, commercial opportunities, key gaps, and immediate action items.

10:30 AM

Welcome Address

Hosted by Pankaj Chhaparwal (CEO) & Shirshendu Roy (VP, Global Broadcast)
11:00 AM
01

Cricbuzz Studios

Presented by Kallol
Evolution of Cricbuzz Studios as the most respected cricket analysis show on digital, and how newer ways of programming can unlock stronger sponsorship and branded content.
Flagship shows & IPsNew studio infrastructureProgramming roadmapNew branded IPs & advertiser opportunities
OutcomeA stronger commercial narrative and a clear roadmap for premium video monetisation.
11:45 AM

Open Discussion

12:00 PM
02

Cricbuzz Core Product

Presented by Uday
A walkthrough of the Core Product including Match Centre, Player Profiles, Auction Tracker, Ball Map and more, highlighting why Cricbuzz continues to lead the category.
Competitive differentiationEngagement driversCommercial inventory
OutcomeEvery commercial stakeholder can confidently articulate the platform's value and monetisation potential.
12:45 PM

Open Discussion

1:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM
03

Betting, Gaming & Engagement

Presented by Aviral
Cricbuzz's growing ecosystem of gaming, prediction and engagement products, and how these can evolve into premium commercial properties for brands.
Prediction & fantasyBetting integrationsGlobal market rolloutBrand integrations
OutcomeA clear monetisation strategy positioning engagement products as scalable commercial assets.
2:45 PM

Open Discussion

3:00 PM

Coffee Break

3:30 PM

Cross-Functional Breakout Workshop

60 minutes
Small groups map bundled sponsorship ideas that span Studios, Core Product and Gaming & Engagement.
4:30 PM

Key Takeaways & Looking Ahead

5:00 PM

Tea & Networking

5:30 PM

Closing Remarks

11:00 AM
04

Global Broadcast & Streaming

Presented by Rajarishi
The vision for the next generation of Cricbuzz's streaming experience across Live Match and Originals, improving user experience and monetisation together.
Video-first evolutionConnected TV experiencePersonalisationAd design structuring
OutcomeA roadmap aligning streaming product evolution with sustainable commercial growth.
11:45 AM

Open Discussion

12:00 PM
05

Social Media & Audience Growth

Presented by Ganesh
Transforming Cricbuzz from a traditional publisher into one of cricket's most influential digital voices, with market-specific audience ecosystems.
Creator partnershipsRegional handles: NA, MENA, SEA, EuropeRights-led distributionBrand partnerships
OutcomeA scalable social strategy expanding reach while strengthening brand affinity and acquisition.
12:45 PM

Open Discussion

1:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM

Bringing It All Together: Across Functions

Cross-platform working session focused on integrated commercial propositions that combine Core Product, Studios, Streaming, Socials and Gaming into connected experiences for partners.
3:00 PM

Coffee Break

3:30 PM

Action Planning & Next Steps

Consolidating top monetisation ideas and areas for closer collaboration between Product, Sales and Business into immediate action items.
4:00 PM

Closing Remarks & Networking

Indicative running order. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the summit.
03 · Speakers

Leading the conversation

K
Kallol
Cricbuzz Studios
Session 01
U
Uday
Cricbuzz Core Product
Session 02
A
Aviral
Betting, Gaming & Engagement
Session 03
R
Rajarishi
Global Broadcast & Streaming
Session 04
G
Ganesh
Social Media & Audience Growth
Session 05
04 · Expected outcome

What every participant leaves with

By the end of the summit

  • Where Cricbuzz is headed
  • New monetization opportunities
  • Cross-product commercial propositions
  • Areas for stronger collaboration
  • Immediate next steps
  • Actionable ideas for growth

Every presentation concludes with

  • Current capabilities & 12-24 month roadmap
  • Commercial opportunities and key gaps
  • Top monetisation opportunities
  • Immediate action items
05 · Venue

Where We Will Meet

Cricbuzz Office

Venue
2nd Floor, Mantri Junction,
KSRTC Layout, 2nd Phase,
JP Nagar, Bengaluru - 560069,
Karnataka, India
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