Asia Pickleball Summit 2.0 Returns to Malaysia as Pickleball’s Growth in Asia Accelerates
Asia Pickleball Summit 2.0 Brings the Future of Pickleball in Asia to Malaysia
Pickleball’s growth in Asia is no longer just about more people picking up paddles. It is now about building the structure behind the sport.
That means better facilities, stronger coaching pathways, more organized federations, smarter business models, media coverage, youth development, brand partnerships, and regional collaboration.
That is exactly where Asia Pickleball Summit 2.0 comes in.
The two-day pickleball industry event returns on June 6 and 7, 2026, at Hextar World Exhibition Hall, Empire City, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, bringing together the people helping shape the next phase of pickleball across Asia. According to the official press release, APS 2.0 is organized by ReSkills in partnership with co-organizers AFA and Asia Pickleball TV, with the goal of supporting players, empowering brands, and building a stronger connected pickleball community across the region.
For Malaysia’s pickleball community, this is more than another event on the calendar. It is a sign that Malaysia is becoming one of the region’s key gathering points for the business, culture, and long-term development of pickleball.
Learn more at AsiaPickleballSummit.com. Registration details are now available.
Malaysia Takes Center Stage in Asian Pickleball
Malaysia has become one of the most active pickleball markets to watch in Asia. With more clubs, events, and community interest building throughout the region, hosting APS 2.0 in Malaysia gives local players, brands, coaches, and facility operators direct access to international leaders without needing to travel overseas.
The summit will also welcome Yang Berhormat Mohammed Taufiq Johari, Minister of Youth & Sports Malaysia, as Guest of Honour. His involvement reflects the growing recognition of pickleball within Malaysia’s broader sports ecosystem and gives the event national-level significance.
For the Malaysia pickleball community, this creates a rare opportunity to connect with the people shaping policy, investment, facilities, competition, media, and coaching across the region.
What to Expect at Asia Pickleball Summit 2.0
APS 2.0 is built to be more than a conference.
The official event program includes 16 panels and talks, 20+ exhibition booths, and open networking gameplay, creating a mix of learning, business development, product discovery, and on-court connection.
1. Conference Talks and Panel Sessions
The conference portion of APS 2.0 will feature leaders from across the pickleball world discussing the sport’s next stage of growth.
Topics listed on the official event program include:
- Structuring pickleball growth in Asia
- Building sustainable pickleball ecosystems
- Youth development and school integration
- The future of pickleball coaching
- Technology and pickleball communities
- Investment opportunities in pickleball
- Building pickleball brands in emerging markets
- The creator economy and pickleball’s digital growth
- Pickleball as a lifestyle and modern brand opportunity
These topics are especially relevant because pickleball’s future in Asia will not be shaped by competition alone. It will also be shaped by how well the sport develops its infrastructure, business models, coaching systems, and community networks.
2. Exhibition Booths and Product Showcases
The exhibition floor gives attendees a chance to discover the products, services, and companies helping power pickleball’s growth.
For players, this is a chance to explore new gear and pickleball products.
For business owners, it is a chance to see what is emerging in facilities, events, media, technology, and operations.
For brands, it is an opportunity to connect directly with players, clubs, coaches, and decision-makers in one place.
3. Networking Gameplay and Open Play
One of the strongest parts of APS 2.0 is that it keeps the sport itself at the center of the event.
The summit includes a Pickleball Open Play Zone, giving attendees the chance to step onto the court, meet other players, and build relationships through the game. Complimentary tickets include access to the exhibition hall, networking zone, open play zone, and conference talks.
Speakers Bringing Global and Regional Pickleball Insight
APS 2.0 will feature a wide range of speakers from across the pickleball ecosystem, including federation leaders, professional players, founders, coaches, investors, media voices, and community builders.
Confirmed and featured speakers include:
- Kimberly Koh, Managing Director of UPA Asia
- Collin Johns, professional pickleball athlete
- Tony Ho, Founder and CEO of Reclub
- Arvind Prabhoo, President of the International Pickleball Federation and All India Pickleball Association
- Connor Nguyen, Managing Director of RacketPro Organization APAC
- Aditya Khanna, General Secretary of the Asian Pickleball Association and Asia Continental Director for the Global Pickleball Federation
- Jimmy Tan, CEO of Asia Federation of Pickleball
- Josh Jenkins, Director of Development with National Junior Pickleball
- Gee Ci Long, Founder of Gee Pickleball Academy
- Jin Tan, Founder and CEO of ReSkills
- Raymond H’ng, Founder and CEO of Athletes For Athletes
- Peter Seow, Founder of Asia Pickleball TV
Pickleball’s growth in Asia is not being driven by one group. It is being built by players, coaches, founders, clubs, federations, media teams, event operators, and investors all working from different angles. APS 2.0 brings those voices into the same room.
Who Should Attend Asia Pickleball Summit 2.0?
Asia Pickleball Summit 2.0 is designed for nearly every corner of the pickleball ecosystem.
It is especially valuable for:
Players and fans who want to experience the sport from the inside and connect with the broader pickleball community.
Coaches and academies looking to understand the future of player development, training, and education across Asia.
Club owners and facility operators interested in programming, court models, community building, retention, and facility growth.
Federation leaders and policymakers focused on building more structured, connected, and sustainable pickleball development.
Brands and equipment companies looking to enter or expand in the Asian pickleball market.
Investors and strategic partners evaluating pickleball as a fast-growing sports, lifestyle, and community business opportunity.
Media companies and creators looking for stories, partnerships, and content opportunities around one of the world’s most talked-about emerging sports.
The Bigger Business Opportunity Behind Pickleball in Asia
This is happening at a time when professional pickleball continues expanding in Asia. The PPA Asia 500 PANAS Kuala Lumpur Open 2026 recently brought both pro and amateur pickleball to Malaysia, with nearly 600 players listed for the event.
Together, events like the PPA Asia stop and Asia Pickleball Summit 2.0 show how quickly Malaysia is becoming part of the larger Asian pickleball conversation.
Event Details Overview
- Event: Asia Pickleball Summit 2.0
- Dates: June 6 and 7, 2026
- Location: Hextar World Exhibition Hall, Empire City, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Organized by: ReSkills
- Co-organizers: AFA and Asia Pickleball TV
- Online registration: Complimentary
- Walk-in ticket price: RM99
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