• Ben Nichols

    CEO & Founder | Padel22 London, Spain
    Ben Nichols

    Biography

    Ben is a strategic sports communications and international relations expert with global experience across the UK, U.S., UAE, and Canada. In 2022, he founded Padel 22 to grow “brand padel” across emerging markets—what he calls the New Padel World. He’s featured in the World’s Top 50 Padel Influencers and also founded Cage 91 Co, Club Águilas, Property+Padel, and the Anglo American Padel Cup. Ben is recognised as a leading voice in the global pade

    Sessions

    15:00h
    Round Table | Padel World Summit

    BREAKING THE BORDERS – Scaling the professional circuit to unlock padel’s full global reach

    Ben Nichols
    Ben Nichols Padel22 CEO & Founder Ponente
    Sergio Lewin
    Sergio Lewin Hexagon Cup Managing Director Ponente
    Rob Mitchell
    Rob Mitchell Premier Padel Commercial Director Ponente
    Queco Catalan
    Queco Catalan International Padel Federation Director Development Department Ponente

    #Padel World Summit

    2025-05-28 15:00 2025-05-28 15:45 Europe/Madrid BREAKING THE BORDERS – Scaling the professional circuit to unlock padel’s full global reach

    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.

    Global Padel Conference
    Wed 28 15:00h - 15:45h Global Padel Conference Open Acess
    10:00h
    Round Table | Padel World Summit

    FUELING THE FOUNDATION – Driving grassroots growth through smart investment in padel’s future

    Gabriel Krieb
    Gabriel Krieb Taktika Equity Founder and Chairman Ponente
    Ben Nichols
    Ben Nichols Padel22 CEO & Founder Ponente
    Patrick Visser
    Patrick Visser Max Ventures Founder, Angel Investor & Advisor Moderador
    Michael Gradon
    Michael Gradon Game4Padel Ltd Cofounder and Executive Director Ponente

    #Padel World Summit

    2025-05-28 10:00 2025-05-28 10:45 Europe/Madrid FUELING THE FOUNDATION – Driving grassroots growth through smart investment in padel’s future

    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.

    Global Padel Conference
    Wed 28 10:00h - 10:45h Global Padel Conference Open Acess
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