Originally planned to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, this year's Rotary International Convention will now be held virtually from June 20 through June 26.
The first General Session, entitled "Together, We Connect" will be held June 20. Celebrate our connection with speeches from Rotary International President Mark Maloney, Convention Chair Celia Giay, Foundation Trustee Chair-elect K.R. Ravindran, and Foundation Trustee Chair Gary C.K. Huang. Witness how the world of Rotary has come together in an unprecedented way during an unprecedented time. See how our Rotary family is connecting across the globe to support each other and the fight against COVID-19, and find out how we can continue to support these efforts. Learn from an expert panel of global disease prevention and treatment and humanitarian aid organizations how lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic response can help strengthen our communities against similar events in the future. Honor those members impacted by and lost to COVID-19 with a musical tribute.
The second General Session, entitled "Together, We Learn" will be held June 21. Be inspired to action by RI President Mark Maloney, Convention Chair Celia Giay, RI President-elect Holger Knaack, General Secretary John Hewko, and RI President-nominee Shekhar Mehta.
“Travel” to Hawaii and experience the Honolulu Mural Project. Learn how e-clubs work and discover how Rotary clubs are leveraging new platforms to meet virtually and stay connected. Watch Rotary Peace Fellows in action around the world and see how an RIBI club innovated to expand membership. Receive an update on our polio eradication efforts and find out how existing infrastructure assists in the battle against coronavirus.
The following Breakout Sessions will be held June 22 through June 26:
- Using Virtual Tools to Engage Members
- Engaging Rotary Alumni
- Greening Rotary Events: Be Plastic-free, Offset Carbon, and More!
- Grow Rotary Through New Club Types
- Coffee with Shekhar for District Governors-nominee and Club Presidents-nominee
- How to Start and Manage RAGM Microfinance Projects
- Adopt-a-River Initiative: A Rotary & UNEP Partnership Model
- Rotaract Elevated, Now What?
- Disruptive Innovation in Rotary Clubs
- How to Submit a Great Global Grant Application
- Forum for 2020-21 District Governors and Club Presidents
- Digital Trends of 2021: Using Tech to Engage Millennials
- Engage Young Families with Service and Alternative Meetings
- The Rotary Brand
- Personal Growth Opportunities: Rotary’s Alliance with Toastmasters
To learn more and consider registering, please visit https://www.riconvention.org/en/honolulu.