get involved - panelists

picklecon's panel discussions:

Got valuable knowledge or insights you’d like to share with the pickleball community? Sign up to be a panelist or moderator at PickleCon! We’re offering multiple panel discussions throughout the 4-day event, covering a variety of topics. Interested? Sign up below

PANELIST interest form


Tentative Schedule:
There will be 16 panels during PickleCon, each lasting approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. We’ll review all applicants and select 3-5 panelists per topic, along with one moderator for each session. Panels will be held on Thursday and Sunday (3 panels each day), and on Friday and Saturday (5 panels each day). Panel discussions will take place near the vendor area, food court, and DUPR Challenge court, aiming to draw in a diverse audience.

Tentative Panel Topics:

  • Building the Dream (In your City): Will the Players Follow?
  • Celebrating Women in Pickleball
  • Developing Youth Pickleball: Growing the Sport from the Ground Up
  • Expanding the Pickleball Communities
  • Health, Performance, and Safety: On and Off the Court
  • Innovative Technologies in the Pickleball World
  • Mastering the Mental Game of Pickleball
  • Making Your Voice Heard in the Pickleball Media
  • Navigating the Passion and Politics of Pickleball
  • Pickleball Coaching with Leading Experts
  • Pickleball on the Go: Combining Travel and Play for the Ultimate Sports Vacation
  • Preventing Injuries and Promoting Recovery
  • Pro Player Insights: A Q&A Session
  • Serving Up Style: The Latest Trends in Pickleball Fashion
  • Starting and Sustaining a Successful Pickleball Club
  • Supporting Veterans and Athletes with Disabilities
  • The Future of Pickleball: From Youth to College to Pro
  • The Transition: From College and Retired Pro Athletes to Pickleball

Don’t miss your chance to contribute to the conversation—sign up today!