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
WHY ATTEND APS 2.0
APS 2.0 is where federation leaders, club owners, investors, brands and athletes stop talking in silos — and start building together.
Bring Asia’s fragmented pickleball landscape into a unified growth platform — from Malaysia to India to Southeast Asia.
16 high-impact talks covering professional standards, commercial scalability, and structured development across markets.
Explore 20+ exhibition booths showcasing emerging technologies, facility models, and media platforms transforming the sport.
Connect with policymakers, investors, brands, clubs and athletes — then take those conversations onto the court.
Asia Pickleball Summit 2.0
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Minister of Youth & Sports Malaysia
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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.
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Managing Director, UPA Asia
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Owner, President & CEO of JOOLA
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Professional Pickleball Athletes
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Founder & CEO of Reclub
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Secretary-General Global Pickleball Federation and GPF Oceania Pickleball Representative
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General Secretary of the Asian Pickleball Association (APA) and the Asia Continental Director for the Global Pickleball Federation (GPF)
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Clinician & Director of Experience, RacketPro Organization
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President of Cambodia Pickleball Federation
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Founder of 1% Advisory & Coaching
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CEO of Asia Federation of Pickleball
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All India Pickleball Association Representative
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Vice President of Asian Federation of Pickleball
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Vice President of Pickleball Korea Federation
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President of Thai Pickleball Association
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Secretary of The Pickleball Sport Association
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President of Korea Pickleball Federation
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MEHAU Pickleball Regional Director
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Director of Development with National Junior Pickleball
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Founder of Gee Pickleball Academy
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Founder of Rangkong Pickleball Club & Academy
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Founder of Vetra Sports
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Founder of Pelago Sports
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Chairman / Founder of Hong Kong Pickleball League (HKPL)
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Founder of Umeus Group & Performance Pickleball
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Founder of Playa Racquet Club
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Chairman of The Hood
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Co-Founder of PJ Collective
@adrian.xiaoming
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Founder of Pickle & Bones
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Director of Pickle Hive Shah Alam
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Founder OnCourt Malaysia
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Founder of Base & ThePicklebase
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Founder of Pikedan Sports
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General Manager of Pikedan “皮克蛋”
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Founder of Elite Sport
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Co Founder of Pickle Collective
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Founder of Sideout Ventures
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Malaysia Actress
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Founder of ICONByKIDCHAN Pickleball
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Co-Founder – Everyone Mimpi Pickle Club
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Co-Founder – Big Dink Energy Pickleball Club
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Founder – TTDI Pickleball Community
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Co-Founder of PickleBoo Pickleball Club
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Founder of TOFU
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Founder & CEO of ReSkills
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Founder & CEO of Athletes For Athletes (AFA)
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Founder of Asia Pickleball TV
Full Lineup Announced Soon
Asia Pickleball Summit 2.0 Emcee
Asia Pickleball Summit 2.0 Moderator
Founder of Pulse Society
Founder of ICONSByKIDCHAN Pickleball
Founder of ICHIDONG.pb
Founder of The Pickleball Gang & Pickleball Enthusiast
Community Leader Pickleball Stories Malaysia
Associate Professor
The Crack Daddy
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
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
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 – 10:55
Talk 1: From Community to Competitive: Structuring Pickleball Growth in Asia
10:55 – 11:15
Talk 2: What It Takes to Compete at the Top Level of Pickleball
11:15 – 11:35
Talk 3: Redefining Pickleball Coaching for the Modern Game
11:35 – 12:20
Panel 1: Building Sustainable Pickleball Ecosystems Across Asia
12:20 – 13:50
Lunch Break & Networking
13:50 – 14:35
Panel 2 – From Empty Spaces to Pickleball Hubs: The Rise of Facility-Driven Growth
14:35 – 14:55
Talk 4: The Rise of the Reclub Economy
14:55 – 15:40
Panel 3 – Youth Development & School Integration: Growing the Next Generation
15:40 – 16:25
Panel 4 – The Future of Pickleball in Asia: Opportunities, Challenges & What Comes Next
16:25 – 17:00
Talk 5 – Understanding the U.S Pickleball Explosion & What Comes Next for Asia
17:00 Onwards
Day 1 Closing, Networking & Media Session
DAY 2
Itinerary
09:30 – 10:00
Registration & Open Networking
10:30 – 10:50
Talk 6: From Education to Engagement: Why Pickleball Matters Beyond Sports
10:50 – 11:00
Talk 7: Building a Pickleball Brand in Asia
11:10 – 11:15
Keynote Sponsor Speech
11:30 – 12:15
Panel 5: Investor Roundtable – Pickleball: A Gold Mine?
12:15 – 13:00
Panel 6: Beyond the Paddle: Building Pickleball Brands in Emerging Markets
13:00 – 14:30
Lunch Break & Networking
14:30 – 15:15
Panel 7: The Creator Economy & Pickleball’s Digital Explosion
15:15 – 16:00
Panel 8: Pickleball as a Lifestyle: New Opportunities for Modern Brands
16:00 – 16:45
Panel 9: From Social Games to Strong Communities
16:45 – 17:05
Talk 8: Beyond Courts: Building Asia’s Next Sports Ecosystem Through Pickleball
17:05 – 17:25
Event Closing Ceremony
17:25 Onward
Open Networking & Open Gameplay
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6 & 7 June 2026 · Hextar Exhibition Hall, Empire City PJ · Early Bird Seats Are Limited
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