PADEL WORLD SUMMIT 2026
Day two of the 2026 Padel World Summit: intense agenda and non-stop consultations in Barcelona
We’ve reached the halfway point of PWS 2026 and the results couldn’t be better. Back-to-back meetings, on-court demos, and a steady stream of professionals interested in learning about ELLITE PADEL confirm that perimeter lighting is one of the biggest talking points of this edition.
"Where the future of global padel is decided"
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Barcelona is hosting the second day of the third edition of the Padel World Summit , the world’s largest trade fair dedicated to this sport. Hall 6 of Fira de Barcelona Gran Via is bringing together 140 exhibitors from more than 30 countries, nearly 90 speakers, and ten active courts under the slogan “Where the future of global padel is decided . “
After a fantastic first day, we’re still going full steam ahead today: a packed schedule of meetings with track manufacturers, sports architects, club managers, and installers from all over Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. The figures that generate the most interest remain the same: 80% energy savings, 100,000 hours without light depreciation, and a 10-year warranty , all manufactured in Spain.
AGENDA
Today, Wednesday the 27th — what you can't miss:
- 09:45 · Global Padel Conference — “The place to stay: creating the most attractive social spaces in padel .” On clubs as third spaces , far beyond the sport.
- 10:30 · Global Padel Conference — «Designed to break: creating experiences that connect with players, fans and consumers» , with Pedro Clavería (Playtomic) and Astrid Thams (Hexagon Cup).
- 10:15 am · Court 02 (greenset) — Babolat presents its new BL002 Lamborghini shovel .
- 11:15 · Global Padel Conference — «A sport for all: balancing public access and private excellence» , an essential panel for public administrations and private operators.
- Innovation Stage throughout the day — Pitches from startups with proposals as interesting as PadelLevels (unified ranking for players), Infinite Athletic (circular economy in padel) or Bandeja AI (match analysis with AI).
Tomorrow, Thursday the 28th — closing day:
Thursday 28th — closing day of the PWS 2026:
The Padel World Summit draws to a close tomorrow with a very busy morning: the event opens as usual at 9:30 a.m. but closes its doors at 3:00 p.m. , three hours earlier than the rest of the fair. This makes the final day the most intense of the event, with all the participants rushing through meetings, demos, and closing deals before the final farewell.
The Global Padel Conference kicks off under the “Next Padel” umbrella with two essential roundtables:
- 10:00 a.m. — “Padel Mixology: Combining Sport, Experiences and Business for Stronger Clubs ,” with David Johnson (IAPPF), Fernando Cánovas (Greenset) and Simon Pearson (Director of Racket Products at David Lloyd Leisure Group), moderated by Tarek Francis (The CLUBpreneur).
- 12:00 h — «Summit’s 3 under 30. Redefining the future with the new generation» , with three founders under 30 who are reinventing the club concept: Abigail McCulloch (Alma Padel), Bastian Krautwald (Mitte Boutique Padel) and Sammy Arora (Pure Padel).
At the Innovation Stage , the day begins at 10:00 AM with a highly anticipated panel discussion on investment and financing for padel technology , featuring representatives from funds such as AO Ventures, Sunrise Padel Capital, and APEX Capital. At 11:00 AM comes one of the most symbolic moments of the entire fair: the Start-up of the Year Award Ceremony , hosted by Juan Larraz Roig (Padel Galis), which will recognize the most disruptive project of this edition.
At the Play Arena , the ten courts will remain active with demos and clinics: Masterclass Royal Padel Academy (10:15 a.m., Court Padelgest), Smash Challenge by PadelPlay (10:15 a.m., Court The Padel Lab), Beat the Machine (11:15 a.m., Court greenset) and L’Élite du Padel: Meeting with Reference Figures (11:15 a.m., Court Padel Alba), among other brand activations.
For us, Thursday will be the last opportunity of the 2026 edition to showcase ELLITE PADEL live: how perimeter lighting performs on a real court, the difference between it and a conventional lighting system, and why more and more premium clubs are choosing it for both new construction and renovations. If you haven’t had a chance to see us yet, tomorrow’s the day.
Pavilion 6, Fira de Barcelona Gran Via · Access via Calle Foc, 9 · Opening hours Thursday 28: 9:30–15:00 h
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