Dublin Conference 2011

Dublin will be the host city for the RIBI Conference 15th-17th April 2011 and guarantees the warmest of Irish welcomes to all delegates. Please note that registrations for Conference will be possible from August onwards.

The Rotary Club of Dublin, the first club to be formed outside North America, will also be celebrating its 100th anniversary, making this historic city, renowned for its hospitality, the ideal location for Conference.

The elegant Royal Dublin Society (RDS) is our host venue, and discussions are already well advanced with a range of first class speakers and entertainers. Some of those who have already agreed to attend are:

• Mary McAleese – President of Ireland

• Dr Eric Motley – MD of Aspen Institute

• Pam McConnell - President of Inner Wheel
  

• David Barrett – Nyumbani Project, Kenya

• Geri Parlby – Chairman of Rotary Easing Problems of Dementia (REPoD)
  

• Terry Waite - Hostages negotiator, diplomat and author

• Jeremy Gilley - Actor and charity founder Peace One Day
  

The programme is taking shape and here are details of key events:

Friday 15 Apr 2011
08:30-17:00
Royal Dublin Society (RDS) doors will open to all members for registration and credentials. Members of the public are invited in to enjoy the Spotlight on Rotary, an exhibition of Rotary projects and partner charities. Meet the people behind the many wonderful projects our Rotary clubs are proud to support.

12:30-14:00
Foundation Lunch will be served at the RDS.

14:00-17:00
RDS Hall 2 (Shelbourne Hall)
Our first Plenary Session will get underway with RI President Ray Klinginsmith presenting alongside Dr Eric Motley and the Inner Wheel National President.

20:00-23:00
The Burlington Hotel, which is the Conference HQ hotel, is the venue for Conference Dinner. Numbers are limited so please book early.

20:00-24:00
Host clubs' hospitality events at Dublin venues.

Saturday 16 Apr 2011
09:00-17:00
RDS
Our House of Friendship is open to all and we are delighted to welcome members of the public.

09:00-13:00
RDS
The second Plenary Session will have special guests including President of Ireland Mary MacAleese, Rotaract National President, Rotary speakers on the Nyumbani project and Rotarians Easing Problems of Dementia. BBC Rotary Young Citizen awards will be presented and broadcast live on the BBC News Channel.

14:00-17:00
RDS
Business Session.

21:00-23:00
Burlington Hotel is the stage for a wonderful evening featuring an Irish music and dance extravaganza in the ballroom and a folk band playing in Bellini's Bar.

Sunday 17 Apr 2011
09:00-11:00
RDS
The House of Friendship will welcome guests for the last time this weekend.

09:30-12:30
RDS
Final Plenary Session with speakers on various aspects of peace and reconciliation including Rotary Peace Scholar and Thought for the Day with an Irish harpist.

These details are subject to change. To ensure your enjoyment of this weekend and to prevent disappointment, please keep checking this page for further updates.

For more information, please contact the Conference Office.