German Umpire in Chief Florian Lautenschläger has recently been appointed as a member of the WBSC Europe Softball Umpiring Committee. The Committee, led by Nacho Pardo, is responsible for promoting and developing umpiring standards across Europe.

From March 10 to 12, 2023, the Frontair Congress Barcelona Hotel in Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain, played host to the WBSC Europe Softball Blue Convention.

The Puertorican world-class umpire José Chaparro has been confirmed as the first speaker for the Softball Blue Convention 2023. The event will take place in the Frontair Congress Barcelona Hotel of Sant Boi de Llobregat in Barcelona, Spain, from March 10 to 12, 2023.

The third European Softball Blue Convention will occur from March 10 to 12, 2023. The Convention will take place in Barcelona, Spain.