How Courtside Conversations really started.

Whitney Williams and I met in Ibiza.
And no, it wasn’t that kind of Ibiza trip.

It started at The Lawyers Retreat, hosted by two people we hugely respect, Kate Burt and Kirsty Pappin.

That’s where the idea formed.
To build something different.
Something human.
Something global.

Podcasting meets padel meets PR.
Real relationships before transactions.

On 9 January 2026, we kick things off in Dubai.
Bringing together founders and leaders from the UK and UAE to connect, collaborate, and create something meaningful.

Huge thanks to our early sponsors for backing the vision.
And to everyone travelling to be part of the first chapter.

This is only the beginning. 🇦🇪🎾🎥🚀