In-Path Connect: Padel Event

Connect with West Yorkshire’s health tech community! Network, share ideas and spark collaborations with businesses, academics and innovators
About this Event

Welcome to Padel Connect

This is networking with a difference, giving our In-Path community the chance to swap meeting rooms for padel courts and make connections in a fun, relaxed setting.

Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:55 AM
Registration & Networking
Host: In-Path

Info: Check in, meet fellow attendees and start building connections before heading to the court. This informal networking session is an opportunity to get to know one another, exchange introductions and discover the organisations and expertise represented across the health tech ecosystem.

🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Welcome & Introduction to Padel
Host: Optimum Padel Ltd - Instructor Lead

Info: Join the In-Path team for a short welcome and introduction to the day, followed by an overview of padel from our coaches. Participants will then be grouped according to their experience level, ensuring everyone enjoys a fun, supportive and engaging session.

Beginners – Learn the basics of padel, including the rules, scoring and key techniques.
Intermediate – Build on existing skills through coached games and friendly competition.
Advanced – Refine your technique, develop tactics and pick up new tips to elevate your game.

Our aim is to make sure everyone feels comfortable, challenged and included, while enjoying the opportunity to connect with others from across the health tech and innovation community.

Duration: The courts are booked for 2 hours of play. However, there is no expectation for participants to be on court for the entire session.

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Pizza, Refreshments & Networking
Host: In-Path

Info: After the games, enjoy complimentary pizza and refreshments while continuing the conversation off the court.

This relaxed networking session is a great opportunity to:

Catch up with existing contacts
Make valuable new connections
Share ideas, opportunities and challenges
Explore potential collaborations
Spark new thinking and innovation through conversation

You're welcome to stay and make the most of the venue, with free Wi-Fi and coworking space available throughout the event if you'd like to catch up on emails, do some work, or continue conversations in a more informal setting.

Connect with fellow businesses, academics, healthcare professionals and innovation partners from across the region. You never know where your next idea, collaboration or opportunity might come from.