• The Pickleball Innovators Summit is an exclusive, invite-only, peer collaboration event. Its mission is to bring together high-level pickleball owners and executives for two and a half days of networking, peer-to-peer learning and fun.

  • Pickleball Innovators is committed to connecting industry leaders with one another and delivering an incredible experience. Being part of the Pickleball Innovators Summit is like having some of the best performers of our industry working for you. The expertise, insights and experiences shared can be a valuable part of your operation now and in the future.

  • This exclusive, invite-only event is reserved for 50 high-level pickleball operators — leaders and innovators in the pickleball industry. Our goal is to bring together an experienced group of pickleball operators whose common interests and concerns are brought together for open roundtable discussions in a fun and relaxing world-class environment.

  • The 2026 Pickleball Innovators Summit will be held at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, AZ

  • The cost to attend is $995 and includes all food and beverage during event times, all activities — including playing pickleball — and all education. Hotel rates are $259/night plus taxes and resort fee, offered 3 days pre and post event pending availability. To attend as a vendor, contact rico@peakemedia.com for sponsorship pricing.

Interested in Joining Us?

Step 1: Request an Invitation 

This Summit is built specifically for pickleball club owners and operators. Start by requesting an invitation.

Step 2: Confirm Operator Fit

A member of our team will personally follow up to ensure the Summit aligns with your role, your business model and where you are in your growth journey.

Step 3: Join the Leaders Shaping the Industry

If accepted, you’ll receive a formal invitation to join a curated group of pickleball innovators for real-world discussions around revenue, facilities, community building and scale.

Pickleball Innovators Summit General Admission

The Itinerary

5:30 – 6:30 pm MST Welcome Reception: Meet your fellow industry leaders and event sponsors. This is networking at its best!

6:30 – 7:30 pm Networking Dinner

7:30 – 9:30 pm Pickleball Icebreaker: Attendees will be divided into teams for a pickleball icebreaker! This is a great opportunity to meet new people and engage in some light-hearted competition. — Sponsored by Pickleball Manager

7:30 – 8:30 am MST Networking Breakfast — Special Q&A with the Bay Club

8:30 – 9:45 am Roundtable 1: Cracking the Court Utilization Code: Pricing, Scheduling & Capacity Strategy — Sponsored by Commercial Floor Resources

10 – 10:50 am Demo Time: Learn about sponsors’ products and services.

11 am – 12:15 pm Roundtable 2: Creative Programming That Drives Engagement & Revenue — Sponsored by Pickleball Manager

12:15 – 1:15 pm Networking Lunch — Sponsored by LSI Industries

1:15 – 2 pm Demo Time: Learn about sponsors’ products and services.

2:15 – 3:30 pm Roundtable 3: From First Visit to Lifetime Member: Transforming the Member Journey — Sponsored by Pickleball Insurance Program

4 – 6 pm Pickleball Social

7 – 9 pm Networking Dinner

7:30 – 8:30 am MST  Networking Breakfast

8:30 – 9:45 am   Roundtable 4: Leading High-Performance Pickleball Organizations: Culture, Coaching & Operational Excellence

10 – 10:50 am  Demo Time: Learn about sponsors products and services.

11 am – 12:15 pm  Roundtable 5: The Youth & Beginner Boom: Capturing the Next Generation of Players

12:15 – 1:15 pm  Networking Lunch

Thank you for coming!

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Our Advisors

KELLI ALLDREDGE

President,
Chicken N Pickle

TED ANGELO

CEO,
The Hub Pickleball

DENISE DAY

Owner,
YMCA of the USA / Dragonfly Management Consulting

FRANK LAWRENCE

CEO,
Little Rock Athletic Centers

PERRY LAYDEN

Owner,
Epic Pickleball

ANISH MANRAI

Assistant Director – Community Programs & Services,
Columbia Association

MOOKIE MCDEVITT

VP of Strategic Partnerships,
Ace Pickleball Club

ERIC O’CONNOR

VP of Franchise Development,
PickleRage

WILL RICHARDS

CEO & Founder,
Dill Dinkers

CHRIS SEARS

Owner,
Indianapolis Pickleball Club

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