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    Armando Calvetti

    Co-founder | Gpadel Italy
    Armando Calvetti

    Biography

    Founder of GPADEL, the first padel club chain in Italy with 11 clubs, I’ve turned a lifelong passion for sports into scalable ventures. I also founded other successful chains, with over 300 locations in Europe. Driven by a strong customer-centric vision, I focus on building dynamic experiences, growing communities, and redefining how people live and enjoy sport.

    Sessions

    09:45h
    Round Table | Global Padel Conference

    The Place To Be(Long): Shaping padel’s most engaging social spaces

    Armando Calvetti
    Armando Calvetti Gpadel Co-founder Ponente
    Darren McMullen
    Darren McMullen Racquet Club Founder Ponente
    Manuel Gómez Tajuelo
    Manuel Gómez Tajuelo Sportcity Valencia General Manager Ponente
    Mark Hewlett
    Mark Hewlett Soul Padel Founder & CEO Moderador
    Patrick Lafuente-Gray
    Patrick Lafuente-Gray Racketeer Co-Founder Ponente
    Rosa Jiménez Cano
    Rosa Jiménez Cano Rosa Jiménez Cano MC / Journalist MC

    #Padel World Summit 2026

    2026-05-27 09:45 2026-05-27 10:25 Europe/Madrid The Place To Be(Long): Shaping padel’s most engaging social spaces

    The new generation of padel clubs are becoming more than sports venues — they are turning into true third spaces: places where people live, connect, and grow beyond home and work. This session brings together community managers from the most dynamic padel and multisport clubs worldwide to share how they create meaningful experiences, foster loyalty, and transform a club into a living community.

     Global Padel Conference
    Wed 27 09:45h - 10:25h Global Padel Conference Open Acess
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