A world connected.

The Rotary International Convention is where you can join over 20,000 Rotary members and visitors from right across the world.

Immerse yourself in diverse cultures, develop rich relationships and share unforgettable experiences at exhibits and events.

The Convention is an event held in major cities around the world, giving you chance to travel, enhance your global understanding and lay the foundations for future international projects.

2018 Rotary Convention

The 2018 Rotary Convention took place in Toronto, Canada from 23^rd – 27^th June.

A princess, 3 prime ministers, and a former first lady joined 25,000 in Toronto to celebrate Rotary’s good work.

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne

After joining us for the Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland conference in Torquay earlier in the year, Her Royal Highness Princess Anne took the stage at the International Convention.

She praised Rotary’s “astonishing global reach” and thanked members for their efforts in the fight to eradicate polio.

Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke at the Convention, and was honoured to accept Rotary’s Polio Eradication Champion Award in recognition of Canda’s support in efforts to eradicate polio.

In 2017, Canada pledge US$75 million to help eradicate polio, bringing its total contributions to roughly $640 million.

Further information, including full programme highlights can be found on Rotary International’s dedicated Convention website.

Future Conventions

2019 – Hamburg, Germany

1^st-5^th June

Visit the Convention website for information on programme and registration.

2020 – Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

6^th-10^th June

2021 – Taipei, Taiwan

12^th-16^th June

2022 – Houston, Texas, USA

4^th-8^th June

Please note, event dates and locations for upcoming conventions are tentative.