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    Wed 27
    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
    09:45h - 10:25h Global Padel Conference Open Acess
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    10:30h
    Round Table | Global Padel Conference

    Designed for Disruption. Designing moments that resonate with players, fans, and consumers

    Astrid Thams
    Astrid Thams Hexagon Cup Commercial Managing Director Ponente
    Basim Ahmed Abdullah
    Basim Ahmed Abdullah PPLP CEO Ponente
    Pau Alà Sanllorente
    Pau Alà Sanllorente Mundo Deportivo Redactor Moderador
    Pedro Claveria
    Pedro Claveria Playtomic Co-Founder & CSO Ponente
    Rosa Jiménez Cano
    Rosa Jiménez Cano Rosa Jiménez Cano MC / Journalist MC

    #Padel World Summit 2026

    2026-05-27 10:30 2026-05-27 11:10 Europe/Madrid Designed for Disruption. Designing moments that resonate with players, fans, and consumers

    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.

     Global Padel Conference
    10:30h - 11:10h Global Padel Conference Open Acess
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    11:15h
    Round Table | Global Padel Conference

    It’s Everyone’s Game. Public access and private excellence in balance

    Benjamin Hanley
    Benjamin Hanley UK Armed Forces Padel Development Lead Ponente
    Inés Álvarez
    Inés Álvarez Universidad Nacional del Sur Profesora en Derecho Deportivo Ponente
    Patricio Misitrano
    Patricio Misitrano Racket Social Club CEO Moderador
    Rosa Jiménez Cano
    Rosa Jiménez Cano Rosa Jiménez Cano MC / Journalist MC

    #Padel World Summit 2026

    2026-05-27 11:15 2026-05-27 11:55 Europe/Madrid It’s Everyone’s Game. Public access and private excellence in balance

    With the arrival of public padel courts, the playing field is changing. Can greater accessibility coexist with exclusivity and excellence? This session examines how federations, municipalities, and private operators can align to create a balanced ecosystem—one that grows participation while maintaining value and quality across the industry.

     Global Padel Conference
    11:15h - 11:55h Global Padel Conference Open Acess
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