Manifest is hosting the second edition of Manifest Play in partnership with Havas Play on 10 April 2026.

The event will feature three panels that will primarily discuss the growth and sustenance of women-related leagues and sports. Marketers will discuss opportunities and challenges, while talent managers will share realities.

Former Indian cricket captain Diana Edulji, who received the Padma Shri in 2002, will attend the event as a chief guest and participate in a fireside chat.

During the event, Havas Play and KPMG Sports Advisory will release a report highlighting the next-generation fan perspective on women’s sports. This report aims to provide insights for evaluating investment opportunities in the women’s sports ecosystem in India.

SI is the 'fan engagement partner', while Jack Daniel's is the 'Drinks Break Partner'.

The first set of speakers consist of:

• Apoorva Maheshwari, head - marketing, Bestsellers India
• Chintan Shah, senior vice president, SI
• Diana Edulji, Padma Shri Awardee, former Indian cricketer
• Manasi Narasimhan, head - brand and communications, Accelerate Indian Philanthropy and SCALE
• Namrata Parekh, co-founder, Meraki Sports and Entertainment, CEO- Emami East Bengal FC
• Neville Bastawalla, SVP and head - marketing and on air promotions, sports network, Sony Pictures Networks India
• Prachi Narayan, managing partner, Havas Play
• Shubhangi Gupta, co-founder and CMO, Sportvot
• Toranj Mehta, VP - marketing, De Beers
• Vishal Yadav, founder and CEO, Femalecricket, FemaleInSports

Register to attend the event here. Please note, registrants will get a confirmed mail from Manifest to attend the event. 

For any queries regarding registration, please reach out to Aaryan Kulkarni (aaryan@manifest-media.in or 7757022812).