TechFEST 5: Innovative Technology to Drive Membership
Tracks
Transforming Sport Through Technology
| Thursday, July 2, 2026 |
| 11:50 AM - 12:50 PM |
Details
Three leading companies will showcase real-world technology solutions that are helping sporting clubs attract, convert, and retain members. Each pitch will highlight the challenge tackled, the solution deployed, and the measurable results, followed by key takeaways sport and government leaders can apply to strengthen membership growth and community engagement
Speaker
Andrej Djakovic
Head of Austral-Asia
Coachbetter
Speaker
Biography
Andrej Djakovic leads Australian and New Zealand operations for Coachbetter, a European based, football specific technology platform. Andrej has helped establish partnerships with A-League clubs, state football federations and with community clubs across Australia, helping to support coaches at all level of the game. Before moving into the sports tech world, Andrej spent over 15 years in banking and finance roles. Andrej also holds a Football Australia B Diploma in Coaching and has coached at senior and junior club levels of the game for over a decade
Michael Johnstone
CEO
Spawtz
How Purpose-Built Technology Helps Social Sports Operators Attract, Convert and Retain Players
Biography
Michael Johnstone is the CEO of Spawtz, a technology platform purpose-built to help social sports operators and venues simplify league management, bookings, payments, and player engagement.
With more than 20 years of industry evolution behind the platform and 200+ partners globally, Michael is passionate about using technology to remove administrative friction, improve accessibility, and help organisations create thriving sports communities. His focus is on enabling participation at scale by making it easier for people to play, connect, and stay active through sport.
Lauren Mowen
Founder
Clubland Australia
Developing a Commercial Clubhouse to Save Hours of Volunteers' Work Each Week
Biography