Track: Next Business

From grassroots participation to the professional level, this panel will explore the FIP’s strategic vision for the global development of padel, the fastest-growing sport in the world. The session will introduce the FIP’s newest flagship projects, including FIP Beyond, the global amateur padel tour; FIP Academy, the new international education platform for coaches and officials; and the new continental format of FIP Promises, a circuit fully dedicated to youth development.

For the third time at the Global Padel Conference, the Global Padel Report teaser, produced by Playtomic, gives attendees an exclusive first look at the insights shaping the sport’s future. From market dynamics to player behaviour and emerging opportunities, this sneak peek offers inspiration and guidance for clubs, investors, and operators to make smarter, bolder decisions—turning data into action and vision into growth.

Behind every breakthrough in padel lies a simple truth: understanding people changes everything. This session brings together three disruptive experiences that transformed how players play, how fans engage, and how consumers connect with the sport. Real cases from bold innovators who dared to think differently — and proved that the path to growth starts by putting the user at the center.

Discover how padel can coexist and thrive alongside complementary sports and activities. This session explores smart combinations at the club level, offering insights on pairing padel with other social or partner-based sports, as well as non-sport activities like business events and tourism, to maximize engagement, revenue, and member satisfaction.