Padel World Summit

With 150 years of history behind it, Babolat has become a benchmark in innovation across racquet sports. José Luis Sanz Fernández , Babolat Padel Business Leader, shares the company’s journey from crafting natural gut strings in 19th-century France to collaborating with some of today’s top athletes and leading groundbreaking product developments. What’s next for one of the most iconic names in the industry? Join us for a conversation that reflects on legacy, reinvention, and Babolat’s growing role in the padel ecosystem.

Interviewed by Alexander Inglot.

Clubs are the heart of padel’s growth. We will analyze three success stories of clubs that have built strong local communities, fostering a deep passion for the sport and becoming key drivers of padel’s expansion.

Every country experiences padel’s growth differently. In this session, we will hear from key figures in emerging markets who are actively working to promote padel on a national scale, overcoming challenges and creating new opportunities for players and fans alike.

Tourism is a gateway for Padel to enter new markets. The session will explore how travel destinations can become launchpads for the sport’s global expansion and what strategies can enhance this trend.

Padel’s expansion relies on smart investments in the right areas. What industries and businesses are essential for accelerating local growth and ensuring the sport’s future over the next few years? This session will highlight the key investment opportunities for 2025-2026.

In many countries, other racquet sports have an established presence. How can we leverage this popularity to promote padel?
This talk will explore synergies and strategies to attract players from other disciplines and turn them into passionate padel enthusiasts.

Federations play a crucial role in ensuring that young players stay engaged in padel and in developing a new generation of global talent. What steps can they take to prevent young athletes from leaving the sport? This session will explore strategies for creating strong structures that support long-term player development.

The professional circuit and its players hold one of the keys to padel’s global success. But how can they unlock the sport’s full potential? This session will examine strategies for making elite padel a driving force for inspiration and expansion into new markets.

The expansion of padel in emerging countries depends on structured, high-quality training. More and more Spanish and Argentine coaches are seeking opportunities abroad, but padel’s growth requires well-organized academies. This session will examine the role of academies in developing future stars and strengthening padel from the ground up.

Looking back helps us move forward. Through the perspective of padel legend Fernando Belasteguín, this interview will provide insight into the sport’s defining moments and how we can use these lessons to shape its future growth.

Padel must look beyond the present and build a sustainable future. This session will focus on ensuring that padel is not just a passing trend but a sport that endures, while also becoming a leader in sustainability and circular economy practices. A keynote case study will introduce the session, followed by a discussion with industry experts.

Brands and sponsors play a fundamental role in expanding padel, connecting players, clubs, and fans through innovative initiatives. What key opportunities lie ahead this year? This session will explore how brands can drive engagement and contribute to the sport’s global growth.

Knowledge is power, and in padel, data is the key to making strategic decisions. To become a global, sustainable, and Olympic sport, we must understand the trends and growth patterns shaping its future. In this session, Playtomic will unveil exclusive insights from the Global Padel Report, providing a first look at padel’s evolution and its updated projections—one month before the official report release.