Rotaract events

There’s a wide variety of events and activities for Rotaractors at the 2026 Rotary International Convention to help you build lasting connections and friendships. Use the details below to plan your convention experience.

Details for the locally organized event will be added to this page shortly. Please visit this section regularly for the latest updates.

RI Organized Events and Activities

Bubble Tea Social
Monday, 15 June | 17:00 – 18:00
TaiNEX 2, 7th Floor, Southwest Function Room
Registration required  |  $US5

This event is open to Rotaractors registered for the 2026 Convention. Register to experience a unique opportunity to connect with Rotary senior leaders, including RI President Francesco Arezzo, while networking with Rotaractors from around the world.

Rotaract Lounge in the House of Friendship

The Rotaract Lounge provides a dedicated space for Rotaractors to connect, network, and showcase their service activities. It is located in booth #826, easily found as you exit Rotary Village. View the House of Friendship Exhibits Hall page for the House of Friendship hours.

Rotaract Group Photo with Rotary Senior Leaders
Date, time, location: To be determined

Represent your Rotaract club in a commemorative group photo with RI President Francesco Arezzo and other Rotary senior leaders. Join us as we bring the Rotaract community together in one frame to capture the spirit of the 2026 Rotary International Convention!

Locally Organized Events and Activities

Rotaract Welcome Dinner 
Saturday, 13 June  |  18:30 – 21:30
SportsNation (Taipei Dome, near Gate 1)
Registration required  |  $US45

Join us for the Rotaract Welcome Dinner at the 2026 Rotary International Convention! Meet Rotaractors from around the world, enjoy great food and drinks, and kick off an unforgettable night of friendship, cultural exchange, and global connections.

Night Market Tour
Tuesday, 16 June  |  19:00 – 21:00
Location: The meeting point will be communicated via email prior to the event.
Registration required  |  $US5

Join us for a fun Taipei Night Market Tour! Experience local street food, explore Taiwan’s famous night market culture, and connect with Rotaractors and friends from around the world for a night of food, culture, and friendship.

Recommended Breakout Sessions

While Rotaractors are encouraged to participate in breakout sessions, we recommend the following as particularly relevant to your experience. Please note that the dates and times are subject to change. Check the 2026 Rotary convention mobile app for the most up-to-date times. 

Title: Rotaract Unleashed: The Power of Young Leaders (presented in English with simultaneous interpretation in Mandarin Chinese)
Organizer: Daniel Zavala
Date: Monday, 15 June, 11:00 – 12:00

Title: Beyond Burnout: Rebuilding Belonging in Our Clubs (presented in English with simultaneous interpretation in French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish)
Organizer: Ilya Admiral Shcharbitski
Date: Monday, 15 June 14:00 – 15:30

Title: Rotaract Africa 2030: Same Gale, 30,000 Voices (presented in English only)
Organizer: Jeanee-Solange Adjo Kegou
Date: Monday, 15 June, 15:00 – 16:30

Title: Supporting Young Leaders to Navigate Rotary (presented in English with Automated Interpretation in various languages)
Organizer: Madeline Kaiser
Date: Tuesday, 16 June, 14:00 – 15:00

Title: Building Impactful Global Projects (presented in English only)
Organizer: Derrick Kabuye
Date: Tuesday, 16 June 14:00 – 15:30

Title: Where Belonging Drives Impact: Reimagining Club Models (presented in English with automated interpretation in various languages)
Organizer: Mavi Gargiulo
Date: Tuesday, 16 June 15:30 – 17:00

Title: Rotaract: How You Transition Effectively (presented in English only)
Organizer: Clement Chinaza Owuamalam
Date: Wednesday, 17 June, 10:30 – 11:30

Title: Building Rotary’s Brand for Global Impact (presented in English only)
Organizer: JN. Vianney Lopez Dagandan
Date: Wednesday, 17 June, 11:00 – 12:30

Title: Peace Youth Summit (presented in English only)
Organizer: Chikako Demura
Date: Monday, 15 June, 11:00 – 12:00

Title: Anime Environmental Education: Inspiring Zero-Waste Action (presented in Japanese with simultaneous interpretation in English, Korean, and Mandarin Chinese)
Organizer: Chikako Demura
Date: Monday, 15 June, 15:30 – 17:00