Transforming Asia’s Pickleball Energy Into Sustainable Growth

Conference Talks  |  Exhibition Booth  |  Networking Gameplay

6th & 7th June 2026 | Hextar World Empire City, Malaysia

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Asia Pickleball Summit (APS)

created to champion the growth of pickleball across Asia by bringing together athletes, industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts.

APS provides unparalleled opportunities for learning, networking and business development through high-impact sharing and curated exhibitions.

As pickleball becomes more popular around the world, APS helps Asia take the Lead:-
by supporting players, growing brands, and creating a strong and connected pickleball community.

APS is where passion meets opportunity.

Ecosystem & Sustainable Growth

Bringing together players, court operators, brands, investors, and associations to turn pickleball momentum into long-term, scalable growth across Asia.

Leadership, Business & Knowledge Exchange

A platform for leaders and practitioners to share insights, strategies, and real case studies shaping the future of pickleball as a sport, business, and community movement.

Connection, Collaboration & Regional Impact

Building meaningful cross-border partnerships and strengthening Asia’s pickleball network through curated workshops, panels, and hands-on engagement

WHAT’S ON APS 2.0

2 Days. 3 Experiences.

Conference Talks · Exhibition Expo · Networking Gameplay

13
Countries

40+
International Speakers

16
Panels & Talks

Policy · Business ·
Strategy · Performance

20+
Exhibition Booths

Brands · Tech · Gear ·
Facilities · Media

Unlimited
Networking Gamplay

Play with industry
leaders on-court

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WHY ATTEND APS 2.0

Everything the Asian Pickleball Industry Needs. In One Room.

APS 2.0 is where federation leaders, club owners, investors, brands and athletes stop talking in silos — and start building together.

One Asia. One Ecosystem.

Bring Asia’s fragmented pickleball landscape into a unified growth platform — from Malaysia to India to Southeast Asia.

A Strategic Game Plan.

16 high-impact talks covering professional standards, commercial scalability, and structured development across markets.

Innovation in Play.

Explore 20+ exhibition booths showcasing emerging technologies, facility models, and media platforms transforming the sport.

High-Value Networking.

Connect with policymakers, investors, brands, clubs and athletes — then take those conversations onto the court.

Asia Pickleball Summit 2.0

Guest of Honour

YB Dr. Mohammed Taufiq bin Johari

🇲🇾

Minister of Youth & Sports Malaysia

Special Guest

YB Dr. Kelvin Yii

🇲🇾

Political Secretary Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development & Board of World Pickleball Federation (WPF)

 

Ken Lim

🇲🇾

Organizing Chairperson of Asia Pickleball Summit 2.0

Asia Pickleball Summit 2.0 Speakers

Hear From The Leaders
Shaping Pickleball’s Features

Confirmed speakers from across Asia and the US — federation presidents, startup founders, media visionaries, and elite coaches.

 

Kimberly Koh

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Managing Director, UPA Asia

 

Richard Lee

🇺🇸

Owner, President & CEO of JOOLA

 

Collin Johns

🇺🇸

Professional Pickleball Athletes

 

Tony Ho

🇺🇸

Founder & CEO of Reclub

 

Jen Ramamurthy

🇦🇺

Secretary-General Global Pickleball Federation and GPF Oceania Pickleball Representative

 

Aditya Khanna

🇮🇳

General Secretary of the Asian Pickleball Association (APA) and the Asia Continental Director for the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF)

 

Derek Sawer

🇺🇸

Clinician & Director of Experience, RacketPro Organization

 

Nita

🇰🇭

President of Cambodia Pickleball Federation

 

Chen Chow

🇲🇾

Founder of 1% Advisory & Coaching

 

Santosh Kumar KS

🇮🇳

All India Pickleball Association Representative

 

Rajath Kankar

🇮🇳

Vice President of Asian Federation of Pickleball 

 

Park JaeYeon

🇰🇷

Vice President of Pickleball Korea Federation

 

Napajorn Yontarak

🇹🇭

President of Thai Pickleball Association

 

Sareerarat Porapakkham

🇹🇭

Secretary of The Pickleball Sport Association

 

Miran Kim

🇰🇷

President of Korea Pickleball Federation

 

Wang Jia Zhou (Hope)

🇨🇳

MEHAU Pickleball Regional Director

 

Josh Jenkins

🇺🇸

Director of Development with National Junior Pickleball

 

Gee Ci Long

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Founder of Gee Pickleball Academy

 

Capt. Harris Sibuea M.Mar.

🇮🇩

Founder of Rangkong Pickleball Club & Academy

 

Dylan Choo

🇲🇾

Founder of Vetra Sports

 

Chester

🇵🇭

Founder of Pelago Sports

 

Tai Tran

🇻🇳

Marketing Director of JOOLA Vietnam

 

Patrick Chia

🇲🇾

Wika Representative

 

King Kng

🇲🇾

Arronax Representative

 

Wei Cong

🇲🇾

Founder of OBS Pickleball

 

Joon Siu

🇭🇰

Chairman / Founder of Hong Kong Pickleball League (HKPL)

 

Jeremy Soh

🇸🇬

Founder of Umeus Group & Performance Pickleball

 

Brian Choo

🇲🇾

Founder of Playa Racquet Club

 

Dato Mahathir Mohd

🇲🇾

Chairman of The Hood

 

Janell Tan

🇲🇾

Co-Founder of PJ Collective

 

Adrian Ang

@adrian.xiaoming

🇸🇬

Founder of Pickle & Bones

 

Kok Siong

🇲🇾

Director of Pickle Hive Shah Alam

 

Ibrahim Gul

🇵🇰

Founder OnCourt Malaysia

 

Ian Ng

🇲🇾

Founder of Base & ThePicklebase

 

Jack Yeung

🇭🇰

Founder of Pikedan Sports

 

Wallace Chu

🇭🇰

General Manager of Pikedan “皮克蛋”

 

Edison

🇨🇳

Founder of Elite Sport

 

Ju En

🇲🇾

Co Founder of Pickle Collective

 

Julian Leung

🇭🇰

Founder of Sideout Ventures

 

Fify

🇲🇾

Malaysia Actress

 

Kid Chan

🇲🇾

Founder of ICONByKIDCHAN Pickleball

 

Lum Sau Foong

🇲🇾

Co-Founder – Everyone Mimpi Pickle Club

 

Narimah Nahalan

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Co-Founder – Big Dink Energy Pickleball Club

 

Gomathi Subramanyam

🇲🇾

Founder – TTDI Pickleball Community

 

Rubee Mohammad

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Co-Founder of PickleBoo Pickleball Club

 

Ee Shen

🇲🇾

Founder of TOFU

 

Jin Tan

🇲🇾

Founder & CEO of ReSkills

 

Raymond H’ng

🇲🇾

Founder & CEO of Athletes For Athletes (AFA)

 

Peter Seow

🇲🇾

Founder of Asia Pickleball TV

Full Lineup Announced Soon

Asia Pickleball Summit 2.0 Emcee

 

Daniel Tong

 

 

Bobo Ng

 

Asia Pickleball Summit 2.0 Moderator

 

Kailash

Founder of Pulse Society

 

Kid Chan

Founder of ICONSByKIDCHAN Pickleball

 

Junee

Founder of ICHIDONG.pb

 

RenYi

Founder of The Pickleball Gang & Pickleball Enthusiast

 

Jane Teh

Community Leader Pickleball Stories Malaysia

 

Dr. Mohamad Rahizam Abdul Rahim

Associate Professor

 

Dr. Kevin

The Crack Daddy

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Built for every corner
of the pickleball industry

Whether you’re competing, building, investing, or governing — APS 2.0 is your platform.

Federation Leaders
& Policy Makers

Club Owners &
Facility Operators

Brand & Industry
Leaders

Startup Founders
& Tech Innovators

Investors &
Strategic Partners

Athletes, Coaches
& High-Performance

Event, League &
Media Directors

Community &
Impact Builders

Conference Programs Rundown

DAY 1
Itinerary

09:30 – 10:00
Guest Arrival & Open Networking 
 
10:00 – 10:10
Opening Ceremony & Welcome Speech
 
10:10 – 10:30
Special Remark
 
10:35 – 10:10
Talk 1: From Community to Competitive: Structuring Pickleball Growth in Asia
 
11:10 – 11:40
Talk 2: What It Takes to Compete at the Top Level of Pickleball
 
11:40 – 12:00
Talk 3: Redefining Pickleball Coaching for the Modern Game
 
12:00 – 12:40
Panel 1: Building Sustainable Pickleball Ecosystems Across Asia
 
12:40 – 14:00
Lunch Break & Networking
 
14:00 – 14:20 
Talk 4: ⁠The Business of Building a Global Sports Brand
 
14:20 – 15:05
Panel 2 – From Empty Spaces to Pickleball Hubs: The Rise of Facility-Driven Growth
 
15:05 – 15:25
Talk 5: The Rise of the Reclub Economy
 
15:25 – 16:10
Panel 3 – Youth Development & School Integration: Growing the Next Generation 
 
16:10 – 16:55
Panel 4 – The Future of Pickleball in Asia: Opportunities, Challenges & What Comes Next
 
17:15 Onwards
Day 1 Closing, Networking & Media Session

DAY 2
Itinerary

09:30 – 10:00
Registration & Open Networking 
 
10:00 – 10:45
Panel 5: The State of Pickleball in Asia: Lessons from Emerging Markets
 
10:45 – 11:05 
Talk 6: Understanding the U.S. Pickleball Explosion & What Comes Next for Asia
 
11:05 – 11:20
Keynote Sponsor Speech
 
11:20 – 11:35
Guest of Honour (GOH) Speech
 
11:35 – 12:20
Panel 6: Investor Roundtable – Pickleball: A Gold Mine?
 
12:20 – 12:40
Talk 7: Building a Pickleball Brand in Asia
 
12:40 – 13:20
Panel 7: Beyond the Paddle: Building Pickleball Brands in Emerging Markets
 
13:25 – 14:30
Lunch Break & Networking
 
14:30 – 15:15 
Panel 8: The Creator Economy & Pickleball’s Digital Explosion
 
15:15 – 16:00 
Panel 9: Pickleball as a Lifestyle: New Opportunities for Modern Brands
 
16:00 – 16:45
Panel 10: From Social Games to Strong Communities
 
16:45 – 17:05
Talk 8: Beyond courts: Building Asia’s Next Sports Ecosystem Through Pickleball
 
17:05 – 17:20
Event Closing Ceremony

VENUE

Hextar World Empire City
Exhibition Hall, PJ

📅 DATE
6th & 7th June 2026

📍 CONFERENCE VENUE
Hextar Exhibition Hall, Empire City, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

🏟 PICKLEBALL FACILITIES
Professional pickleball courts by Playa Court Partner · Exhibition floor · Conference halls

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