World Pickleball Convention Announce 2026 Dates and Major Sponsors
West Palm Beach, Florida Mar 30, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - Producers of the 6th Annual World Pickleball Convention & Conference held a press conference today at the Palm Beach County Convention Center to officially announce the events dates as well as its expanded roster of major sponsors. The 2026 Convention will take place October 1618, 2026, bringing together athletes, industry leaders, brands, medical experts, facility operators, and fans for three days of education, innovation, competition, and community engagement. In attendance were the Mayor of Palm Beach County and several state officials, underscoring the events growing regional and statewide significance. Originally launched in 2021 as the National Pickleball Expo, the event has since evolved into the World Pickleball Convention to reflect its expanded size, global reach, and growing importance as the sports premier business and consumer platform. Pickleballs rapid growth throughout Palm Beach County makes it a natural fit for an event of this scale, and the World Pickleball Convention & Championships reflects the sports continued momentum, said the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. With national brand support and more than 8,000 attendees expected, the event will generate meaningful economic impact and further position The Palm Beaches as a premier destination for marquee sporting events. Organizers unveiled a powerful lineup of national and global brands supporting this years Convention, including Pepsi, American Express, Toyota, Brightline Trains, and newcomers, Mission 1o2 and 2.AG. The addition of Mission 1o2 and 2.AG reflects the Conventions expanding influence across wellness, performance, and lifestyle sectors. Mission 1o2 is a nextgeneration skincare brand built at the intersection of science, purpose, and the demands of modern life. The company formulates products for people whose skin faces realworld conditions every day. 2.AG is a sciencedriven brand pioneering rapidacting topical relief through proprietary delivery technology. Their formulations help athletes and active individuals stay on the court longer, recover faster, and move betteraligning directly with the needs of the fastgrowing pickleball community. Now entering its sixth year, the World Pickleball Convention & Conference has become the sports premier annual gathering, uniting the global pickleball ecosystem under one roof. The 2026 event will feature a dynamic expo floor, educational programming, wellness activations, celebrity appearances, and new innovations shaping the future of the sport. The growth of this Convention since 2021 has been extraordinary, and its a testament to the passion, innovation, and community that define the sport of pickleball, said George Domaceti, President & CEO of the World Pickleball Convention & Conference. We are deeply grateful to our sponsorsboth longtime partners and new visionary brandsfor believing in what this event represents. Their support fuels our momentum and allows us to elevate the experience for athletes, fans, and industry leaders from around the world. As we look toward 2026, were not just building an eventwere shaping the future of the sport. More information can be found on the company's website, https://www.NationalPickleballExpo.com. Media ContactNewswire Writers Guild*****@firstmediacreative.com202-434-1472http://newsguild.org Source :First MediaThis article was originally published by IssueWire. Read the original article here.
The Art of Living Signs Strategic MoU with Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates
Bengaluru, Karnataka Jun 5, 2026 (Issuewire.com) - The 45th anniversary celebrations of The Art of Living brought together participants from 182 countries in Bengaluru for discussions focused on peacebuilding, emotional well-being, education and humanitarian cooperation. Held at the The Art of Living International Center, the month long gathering also marked the 70th birthday of founder Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and drew diplomats, educators, policymakers and humanitarian leaders from around the world. The celebrations included a visit by Narendra Modi, who inaugurated the newly built Dhyan Mandir meditation centre and spoke about the growing importance of mental resilience and social responsibility in shaping future societies. Beyond the anniversary events, one of the gatherings key developments was a strategic Memorandum of Understanding signed between The Art of Living Foundation and the Asia General Oce of the Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates to promote global peace education and youth leadership. The collaboration centers around the Leading by Example curriculum developed through engagement with Nobel Peace Laureates and international peace institutions. The initiative aims to connect universities and students with international peacebuilding and leadership platforms through academic collaborations and youth participation programs. Many of the themes discussed during the Bengaluru gathering including rehabilitation, trauma relief and youth leadership already form part of The Art of Living Foundations expanding humanitarian presence in the United States. The organization has developed programs spanning prison rehabilitation, veteran support, student wellness and community resilience initiatives across multiple U.S. institutions and cities. Its Prison SMART rehabilitation initiative has worked with more than 20,000 inmates in 17 states through stress management and breathwork programs designed to support emotional regulation and rehabilitation. The Foundation has also expanded within healthcare systems through initiatives supporting doctors, nurses and frontline healthcare workers coping with burnout andstress, reaching more than 5,000 professionals in over 20 institutions. Another major initiative, Project Welcome Home Troops (PWHT), has served more than 8,000 U.S. veterans and military families coping with post-traumatic stress and reintegration challenges. The initiative received wider visibility through the documentary Almost Sunrise. Its educational initiatives have additionally reached more than 120,000 students in 225 schools nationwide, while the SKY Campus Happiness Program has partnered with more than 150 universities across North America. The organization has also conducted trauma relief programs following major crises including the September 11 attacks. One of its most visible recent U.S. initiatives was the 2023 World Culture Festival 2023 held at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., which drew approximately one million attendees and featured performers representing more than 180 countries. The celebrations also brought together international leaders focused on education, peacebuilding and social development, including former Japanese Education Minister Hakubun Shimomura and senior African leaders including Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Ekwow Spio-Garbrah. Addressing the gathering, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar reflected on the growing global spread of meditation and well-being practices. Go to the northernmost point of the world, Tromsø in the Arctic. People are meditating there, singing devotional songs. At the southernmost point of the earth too. This is Indias heritage and today it is universally accepted, he said. Founded in 1981, The Art of Living today operates in 182 countries through programs focused on education, trauma relief, conflict resolution and humanitarian outreach.Media ContactNot So [email protected] Source :The Art of Living This article was originally published by IssueWire. Read the original article here.
