PitchFEST 5: Accessible Tech for Athletes and Sports Clubs
Tracks
AI, Digital & Sports Tech
Thursday, June 26, 2025 |
11:50 AM - 12:50 PM |
Hospitality Suite 5 |
Details
How do we make technology accessible & beneficial to community clubs and athletes, allowing them to create revenue and beneficial opportunities?
Speaker
Brett Gillett
Founder & Director
Club Ducks
PitchFEST 5: Accessible Tech For Athletes and Sports Clubs
Biography
Brett Gillett is the founder of Club Ducks and brings over 15 years of experience in sponsorship and sports administration. His career includes key roles with the Adelaide Football Club, serving as Partnerships Manager for the SANFL, and as CEO of Bicycle SA. Brett also has deep involvement at the grassroots level, contributing as both a coach and committee member at his local club.
Drawing on his extensive experience, Brett has developed a software management platform designed specifically for clubs to streamline and strengthen their sponsor relationships. The platform addresses common pain points and empowers clubs with the tools they need to attract, manage, and retain sponsorships more effectively.
Mat Graham
Founder / Ceo
InSquare Fit Pty Ltd
PitchFEST 5: Accessible Tech For Athletes and Sports Clubs
Biography
Mat Graham is the CEO and Founder of InSquare, an innovative fitness technology company based in Sydney. A lifelong fitness enthusiast, his passion for health and innovation led to the development of InSquare’s patented, mulitmodal and portable fitness platform, which integrates cardio, strength and balance training with real-time performance tracking. InSquare is set to redefine connected fitness on a global scale.
Luke Santamaria
CEO & Co-Founder
PlaySpark
PitchFEST 5: Accessible Tech For Athletes and Sports Clubs
Biography
Luke Santamaria
Founder - PlaySpark
playspark.co
Vickie Saunders
CEO and Founder
The Athlete Brand Builder
PitchFEST 5: Accessible Tech for Athletes and Sports Clubs
Biography
Vickie Saunders is a global leader in athlete brand education and sponsorship. As the founder of The Brand Builders and creator of The Athlete Brand Builder platform, she empowers athletes to grow their personal brands and unlock opportunities both in and beyond sport. With over a decade of experience, Vickie has worked with Olympic committees, national sports organisations, and universities worldwide, equipping thousands of athletes with practical tools to tell their stories, build influence, and secure sponsorship. She is also the author of several best-selling guides on athlete sponsorship and a sought-after speaker, known for her engaging, real-world approach. Vickie is passionate about empowering all athletes to step into their value and thrive.
Tenzing Tsewang
ANZ Marketing Manager
Veo Technologies
PitchFEST 5: Accessible Tech for Athletes and Sports Clubs
Biography
Tenzing Tsewang is the Market Manager for ANZ at Veo Technologies, a global leader in AI-powered sports video solutions. A trained sports scientist with postgraduate research in maturational variability in adolescents, Tenzing brings deep expertise in youth development, performance analysis, and education. He works closely with governing bodies, academies, and grassroots programs to enhance athlete growth through accessible video insights. Currently completing his MBA in Innovation and Leadership, Tenzing is passionate about driving progress at the intersection of sport, technology, and community. He also consults across schools and clubs, supporting long-term athlete wellbeing and system development.
Chair
Alex Mednis
CEO
SportsGrid
