- Heleus
Going Global,
Growing Together
October 18-20, 2026
Shaping the future, forging high-impact partnerships, and elevating the pickleball ecosystem worldwide.
Who's in the room
The Summit brings together the people who run, coach, and play the game.
National federations
Federation leaders from Southeast Asia.
League executives
Executives from the PPA, MLP, and UPA.
Business owners and executives
Leaders of pickleball clubs, brands and companies.
RPO coaches and members
RPO-certified coaches and members teaching the game.
Pro players
Professional players on court and in conversation with delegates.
Meet the speakers
Kim Janice Wagner
President - World Pickleball Federation
Erika Von Heiland Strader, OLY
President - Global Pickleball Federation
Ben Johns
Professional Player, PPA
Connor Pardoe
Founder and CEO - PPA and MLP
Richard Lee
CEO - JOOLA
Siu Wai Lam
Chairman - HKCTA Pickleball Committee
Schedule
3 days in Hong Kong
All times are Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+8).
Day 1
Sunday 18 October 2026
Connect through the game
The Pickle House, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
Afternoon
15:00 - 16:30
Social Play
16:30 - 18:00
Open Play and Exhibition with the Pros
The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel, Hong Kong
Evening
19:30 - 21:30
Private Dinner with Pros and Federation Leaders
Invitation onlyDay 2
Monday 19 October 2026
Shape the pickleball ecosystem
The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel, Hong Kong
Morning
09:00 - 09:30
Check-in and Welcome Kit Distribution
09:30 - 09:35
Opening Remarks
09:35 - 09:55
Opening Address: Elevating Pickleball Together
09:55 - 10:55
Panel: Global Pickleball Growth by the Numbers
10:55 - 11:45
Panel: Coaching and Education as the Foundation of Sustainable Growth
11:45 - 13:15
Lunch
Afternoon
13:15 - 14:00
Panel: Building a Sustainable Pickleball Facility
13:15 - 15:15
Federation Members Only: Regional Growth and Collaboration Labs
Invitation only13:15 - 15:15
Partner Exhibition
15:15 - 16:15
Panel: From Local Play to International Competition
16:15 - 17:00
Panel: The Olympic Pathway
17:00 - 17:15
Day 2 Takeaways and Day 3 Preview
Evening
18:00 - 20:00
Cocktail Reception - Optional
Day 3
Tuesday 20 October 2026
Turn opportunity into action
The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel, Hong Kong
Morning
08:30 - 09:00
Check-in and Morning Coffee
09:00 - 09:15
RPO Spotlight: Beyond the Lesson
09:15 - 09:45
Featured Conversation: Life Beyond the Podium
09:45 - 10:30
Panel: Designing a Youth Development Curriculum
10:30 - 11:10
Panel: Turning Ratings into Better Player Development
11:10 - 12:20
Panel: From National Growth to Global Alignment
12:20 - 12:30
Closing Remarks
Tentative schedule. Session titles and timings may change as Summit planning progresses, and speakers will be added and adjusted.