Pickleball in Asia Is Booming, And It’s Time to Shape Its Future Together

For the first time ever, Asia’s pickleball leaders, players, entrepreneurs, and visionaries will gather under one roof to chart the course of the region’s fastest-growing sport. The Asia Pickleball Summit 2025 is set for July 16–17, 2025, at One World Hotel, Petaling Jaya, and promises two high-impact days of learning, connection, and innovation across the pickleball ecosystem.

Organised by ReSkills.com, in collaboration with the AFA Community and AsiaPickleball TV, and supported by the Malaysia Pickleball Association, this summit is the region’s first dedicated conference and expo for the sport.

Event Overview

• Event Name: Asia Pickleball Summit 2025
• Dates: July 16–17, 2025
• Venue: One World Hotel, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
• Organised By: ReSkills, AFA Community, AsiaPickleball TV
• Supported By: Malaysia Pickleball Association
• Official Website: www.asiapickleballsummit.com
• Sanctioned by: MPA & KBS 
• Main Sponsor: Maxis 
• Supporting partner: Rakan Muda, Majlis Belia Selangor, DUPR, Reclub, Baseline, Graduan.

Agenda

Day 1 – July 16, 2025
Guest of Honour: YB Dr. Kelvin Yii (Political Secretary to Minister of Human Resources)

08:30 AM – Registration & Networking Breakfast
09:45 AM – Opening Ceremony & Welcome Speech
09:50 AM – Speech by Special Guest
10:10 AM – Opening Keynote
10:20 AM – Talk 1: The Rise of Pickleball in Asia: What’s Next?
10:50 AM – Panel 1: National Growth – Malaysia, Vietnam, China, India, Pakistan
11:20 AM – Talk 2: Creating Champions – Youth Development Pathways
11:40 AM – Lunch Break
01:30 PM – Talk 3: The Future of Social Sports: Why the Next Sports Boom Will Be Community-Driven
01:50 PM – Talk 4: Performance, Recovery & Longevity: Why Physiotherapy Is Critical to the Pickleball Ecosystem
02:10 PM – Panel 2: Sponsorship & Brand Building in Emerging Markets
02:40 PM – Talk 5: Coaching Crisis In Pickleball – Are We Coaching Players The Wrong Way?
03:00 PM – Panel 3: Women in Pickleball: Leading with Purpose
03:30 PM – Talk 6: The Business of Sports: Building Beyond the Game
03:50 PM – Talk 7: Engineering Behind Certified Court Constructions & Specifications
04:10 PM – Open Networking
05:00 PM – Day 1 Summit Adjournment

Speakers include:
Steve Kuhn, Alex Yuen, Arvind Prabhoo, Delima, Connor Nguyen, Rana Fakhar, Josh Jenkins, Tony (Reclub), Syed Muhammad, Jessica Vo, Seymour Rifkind, Shaun Lim, Shere Tsai, Neem Shamsuddin, Mo Ammarita

Day 2 – July 17, 2025
Guest of Honour: YB Hannah Yeoh (Minister of Youth & Sports)

08:30 AM – Breakfast & Day 2 Kickoff
10:00 AM – Talk 7: Future-Proofing Pickleball: Data, Tech & AI
10:20 AM – Panel 4: Investor Roundtable – Where’s the Money Going?
10:50 AM – Talk 8: Ecosystem Synergy – How Countries Can Collaborate
11:10 AM – Talk 9: Pickleball in Education
11:30 AM – Lunch Break
01:00 PM – Guest of Honour Speech
01:30 PM – Talk 10: Running Leagues, Tournaments & Engaging Communities
01:50 PM – Talk 11: Pickleball Technology Ecosystem
02:10 PM – Talk 12: Innovating the Game – The Revolution to Gen 5 Paddle & Paddle 

Technology
02:30 PM – Panel 5: Building a Profitable Pickleball Club & Sports Club in Asia
03:00 PM – Talk 13: Pickleball Equipment – Trends, Testing & Technology for the Next 

Decade
03:20 PM – Panel 6: The World’s Scrolling Asia – How Pickleball in Asia Is Shaped by 

Social Media
03:50 PM – Talk 14: Developing a League Ecosystem – Creating Benefits for Players
04:10 PM – Summit Adjourned

Speakers include:
Dylan Dammsma, Mizal Ghazali, Sam Shafie, Chen Chow, Jin Tan, Jan Papi, Raymond H’ng, Rafael Filippini, Dr Sunil Peshane, Vincent Tran, Peter Seow, Han Byul Jang, Gaurav Natekar

Key Features

• Over 7 expert panels and industry talks
• Top-tier keynote speakers and investors
• Workshops covering club operations, tech, and player development
• A brand expo with sport tech and gear innovations
• Private networking areas and matchmaking opportunities
  
  

Who Should Attend

• Coaches & instructors expanding their reach and certification
• Club operators & court owners seeking best practices and growth models
• Sport tech, gear, & wellness brands entering the Asian market
• Federations, associations, and investors shaping the future of pickleball
  
  

Registration & Offers

• All-access pass includes:
  Access to all talks, forums, workshops, brand expo, and networking zones
• Register now at: www.asiapickleballsummit.com
• Exclusive Promo: Use code PICKLE361 for 20% off
  
  

Why This Summit Matters

Pickleball is no longer a trend in Asia, it's a movement. From grassroots communities to multimillion-dollar brands, the sport is at a tipping point. The Asia Pickleball Summit 2025 is where the continent’s vision takes shape through collaboration, innovation, and shared ambition.

This is more than an event. It’s the beginning of Asia’s unified pickleball journey.