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    Patrick Lafuente-Gray

    Co-Founder | Racketeer London, United Kingdom
    Patrick Lafuente-Gray

    Biography

    A hospitality entrepreneur and brand maverick with more than 25 years of experience building, scaling and transforming hospitality concepts across the UK and international markets. Having played a key role in the development of brands including Boston Tea Party, Kua 'Aina, Bill's and Byron, he is recognised for combining commercial thinking with creativity, culture and customer experience. Driven by a passion for hospitality, people and innovation, his focus is on creating brands that build community, loyalty and long-term impact.

    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 - 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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