100th RI Convention in Birmingham, U.K.

Online registration for the 2009 RI Convention closes 31 May. After that date, you'll be able to register on-site. Click on Learn more about online registration.

Already a Total of 112 (92 Rotarians & 20 Spouses/Guests) have Registered from RI District 3220, Sri Lanka for this year's RI Convention to be held from 21-24 June in Birmingham, England. Don't miss the opportunity to learn more about Rotary, meet fellow Rotarians from around the world, and hear a diverse array of accomplished speakers. Download the program book to find out about booths, speakers, breakout sessions, and more.

Preconvention events
The Rotary World Peace Symposium is for Rotarians and Rotary World Peace Fellows and alumni to connect over issues related to peace and conflict resolution. Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu of South Africa will be the keynote speaker on 18 June. Tutu, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, will speak about the challenges of peace-building. Learn more about Tutu and preconvention events.

Convention highlights
Speakers at the convention will include:
Tom Henderson, CEO of ShelterBox. Read more about Henderson.
Clarissa Brocklehurst, UNICEF chief - water, sanitation & hygiene
Mia Farrow, actor, polio survivor, and children's rights advocate
Deepa Willingham, founder of Promise of Assurance to Children Everywhere (PACE Universal). Read more about Willingham.
Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education & Conservation etc. Read more about Goodall.
Events will include concerts, an evening in a medieval castle, and lots of Rotary hospitality. Learn more about Birmingham, the West Midlands, and beyond by booking a tour. Read more.

Travel
Several airlines offer discounts for Rotarians attending. Read more.

Housing information
The Birmingham Convention Bureau will assist with housing needs until 10 June. Reservations are fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the Birmingham Convention Bureau by Phone: +44 (0) 121 202 5154, Fax: +44 (0) 121 202 5123 E-mail: bcb.accommodation@marketingbirmingham.com

First-time attendees
Rotary conventions help attendees understand the scope and impact of the organization. They also energize Rotarians for all the challenges in the upcoming Rotary year. Read articles about last year's convention in Los Angeles, and see photos and videos.
First-time attendees can find more information online, including a convention checklist.