Rotary International Convention Atlanta 2017 - Schedule Highlights
From the breathtaking opening ceremony and world-renowned speakers to informative programs and spectacular entertainment, the Atlanta convention promises to be an unforgettable experience. Here are some highlights.
All convention activities will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, 8 June
- Rotaract Preconvention | 09:00-17:00
- Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention | 09:00-17:00
Friday, 9 June
- Rotaract Preconvention | 09:00-12:00
- Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention | 09:00-12:00
- Presidential Peace Conference | 13:00-17:00 (cash bar reception to follow)
- Youth Exchange Officers Banquet (Rotary-ticketed event) | 19:00-21:30
Saturday, 10 June
- Presidential Peace Conference | 08:15-12:30
- House of Friendship | 09:00-18:00
- House of Friendship Grand Opening | 10:30
- Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention | 13:00-17:00
- Orientation for first-time convention attendees | 15:00-16:00
Sunday, 11 June
- Interfaith service | 08:30-09:15
- House of Friendship | 09:00-18:00
- Opening Ceremony – first seating | 10:00-12:30
- Opening Ceremony – second seating | 15:30-18:00
Monday, 12 June
- House of Friendship | 09:00-18:00
- General Session 2 | 10:00-12:00
- President’s Recognition Luncheon (Rotary-ticketed event) | 13:00-14:30
- Breakout sessions | 13:00-17:00
Tuesday, 13 June
- House of Friendship | 09:00-18:00
- General Session 3 | 10:00-12:00
- President-elect’s Leadership Luncheon (Rotary-ticketed event) | 13:00-14:30
- Breakout sessions | 13:00-17:00
- Major Donor Reception | 17:00-19:00 | Omni Atlanta Hotel, Grand Ballroom
- Arch Klumph Society Dinner | 19:00 | Georgia Aquarium, Oceans Ballroom
Wednesday, 14 June
- House of Friendship | 09:00-16:00
- General Session 4 | 10:00-12:00
- The Rotary Foundation’s 100th Birthday Party | session 1 | 12:00-13:30 | House of Friendship
- The Rotary Foundation’s 100th Birthday Party | session 2 | 14:00-15:30 | House of Friendship
- Breakout sessions | 13:00-16:30
- Closing Ceremony | 17:00-19:00