Palm Beach County Commissioner to Open Annual Pickleball Convention & Conference

West Palm Beach, Florida Oct 5, 2026 (Issuewire.com) In just 10 days, the worlds largest and most influential pickleball industry gathering will open its doors in West Palm Beach. The World Pickleball Convention & Conference will kick off with a ceremonial ribboncutting featuring Palm Beach County Commissioner Gregg K. Weiss and the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, marking a historic milestone: Palm Beach County has been officially named the permanent home of the World Pickleball Annual Convention & Conference for the next five years.

This designation represents a major win for Palm Beach Countys sports tourism landscape. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission has worked tirelessly to attract the convention, recognizing its economic impact, national visibility, and importance to one of the fastestgrowing sports in America. Their efforts have now secured a longterm partnership that will bring thousands of athletes, coaches, medical professionals, manufacturers, facility operators, and industry leaders to the region each year.

Palm Beach County has demonstrated unmatched commitment to supporting the growth of pickleball, organizers said. Commissioner Weiss and the Palm Beach County Sports Commission have been instrumental in bringing this convention hereand now that its here, its staying here”

AI Technologies
This years convention will feature a plethora of AIpowered pickleball technologies and several world firsts that are expected to draw national attention including the world’s first pickleball-playing robot capable of rallying, adapting and challenging players in real time as well as an AI driven smart paddle with embedded sensors that effectively turn the paddle into a personal coach.

Humana Presents
The 2026 World Pickleball Convention will feature an expansive exhibition hall, professional and amateur play zones, sports medicine and performance workshops, youth development programming, and keynote sessions from major industry partners, including Humana, which will deliver the opening keynote immediately following the ribboncutting ceremony. 

Attendance is expected to surpass previous records, with thousands of visitors traveling from across the country and internationally.

Media outlets are invited to attend the ribboncutting ceremony, opening keynote, and full convention programming. Interview opportunities will be available on site.