Against a global backdrop where widespread social and economic stress has left lasting contentment out of reach for millions of people, Jehovah’s Witnesses, one of the world’s largest non-profit event organizers, has announced its 2026 annual global convention series centered on the theme “Eternal Happiness”. The religious group is inviting members of the general public to attend the free, three-day event that explores how sustained happiness can be cultivated through spirituality rooted in practical teachings drawn from the Bible.
The first scheduled regional convention will be held at the AUA Conference Center, located on Jabberwock Beach Road in Coolidge, Antigua, from July 10 to 12, 2026. Organizers project the event will draw more than 800 attendees to the city over the weekend. Following Antigua’s regional gathering, 19 additional international iterations of the same program will be hosted across the globe throughout the year in locations including Portugal, South Africa, Brazil, and Thailand, with thousands of delegates from around the world expected to participate in these large-scale events.
The full daily programming will run from 9:20 a.m. to late afternoon each day, with a 1-hour 20-minute lunch break provided for all attendees. Entry to the convention is completely free, consistent with the group’s longstanding policy of never holding collection events during its public gatherings. The schedule features a diverse lineup of content, including Bible-based lectures, in-person interviews, pre-produced video presentations, and thought-provoking discussions focused on themes relevant to modern life. Standout topics on the agenda include “Abundant Happiness Forever — Is It Realistic?”, “Why Are You Anxious?”, and “Have You Discovered the Treasure?”
A highly anticipated addition to this year’s convention is the global premiere of episodes 4, 5, and 6 of Jehovah’s Witnesses’ original 18-part video series, “The Good News According to Jesus”. The series, which offers a historically grounded depiction of Jesus Christ’s life and public ministry drawn exclusively from the Gospel accounts, has rolled out new episodes incrementally at annual conventions: the first episode debuted at the 2024 global conventions, followed by episodes 2 and 3 in 2025. The convention’s Saturday schedule will also include a public baptism ceremony for new members of the community.
Local spokesperson Carl Harris emphasized the relevance of the 2026 convention’s theme for modern audiences. “Who doesn’t want to be happy?” Harris said. “This year’s convention theme discusses how to be happy and how to remain happy. All in attendance will discover the real joy that comes from a solid hope for the future.”
The 2026 series follows the group’s successful 2025 convention cycle, which drew more than 12 million attendees across over 6,000 conventions hosted in more than 500 languages worldwide. The 2025 event, themed “Pure Worship”, included 19 international conventions held across 13 countries.
For anyone interested in learning more about the “Eternal Happiness” convention series or finding a scheduled event near their home, full information is available on Jehovah’s Witnesses official website, jw.org, by navigating to the “About Us” section and selecting the “Conventions” tab.