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Program highlights

All RI events listed below take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) or Rod Laver Arena unless otherwise indicated. This information is subject to change, so check back often for the latest updates.

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Thursday, 25 May

  • 15:00-19:00 Registration - MCEC

Friday, 26 May

  • 08:00-19:00 Registration – MCEC
  • 08:00-noon HOC event – Golf at the Melbourne Convention – Victoria Golf Club
  • 09:00-17:00 Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention (Rotary-ticketed event) – MCEC
  • 13:00-17:00  HOC event – Golf at the Melbourne Convention – Victoria Golf Club
  • 19:00-21:30 Youth Exchange Officers Banquet (Rotary-ticketed event) - MCEC

Saturday, 27 May

  • 08:00-19:00 Registration – MCEC
  • 09:00-09:30 House of Friendship Grand Opening – MCEC
  • 09:00-10:30 Arch Klumph Society Preconvention Ceremonies (invitation only) - MCEC
  • 09:00-18:00 House of Friendship - MCEC
  • 09:00-17:00 Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention (Rotary-ticketed event) – MCEC
  • 13:00-14:30 Arch Klumph Society Preconvention Ceremonies (invitation only) - MCEC
  • 15:00-16:00 Orientation for First-Time Attendees – MCEC
  • 18:00-22:00 HOC Welcome Event – Night at the Museum – Melbourne Museum

Sunday, 28 May

  • 07:30-18:00 Registration – MCEC
  • 09:00-18:00 House of Friendship - MCEC
  • 10:00-12:00 Opening General Session – Rod Laver Arena

Monday, 29 May

  • 08:30-18:00 Registration – MCEC
  • 09:00-18:00 House of Friendship - MCEC
  • 10:00-12:00 Second General Session - Rod Laver Arena
  • 13:00-14:30 President’s Recognition Luncheon (Rotary-ticketed event) - MCEC
  • 13:00-17:00 Breakout sessions – MCEC
  • 15:00 The Rotary Foundation Donor Summit (invitation only) - Crown Towers, Crown Melbourne
  • 17:00-23:00 HOC Host Hospitality – Various Locations
  • 18:00-22:00 HOC event - Streets of Melbourne - South Wharf

Tuesday, 30 May

  • 08:30-18:00 Registration – MCEC
  • 09:00-18:00 House of Friendship - MCEC
  • 10:00-12:00 Third General Session – Rod Laver Arena
  • 13:00-14:30 President-elect's Leadership Luncheon (Rotary-ticketed event) - MCEC
  • 13:00-17:00 Breakout sessions – MCEC
  • 18:00-22:00 HOC event - Streets of Melbourne - South Wharf
  • 18:00-22:00 HOC Event – Imagine the Glamour of a Race that Stops a Nation – Flemington Racecourse
  • 19:00 The Rotary Foundation Unity Ball (invitation only) – National Gallery of Victoria
  • 19:00 Imagine Making a Difference Dinner (invitation only) – Crown Towers, Crown Melbourne

Wednesday, 31 May

  • 08:30-16:00 Registration – MCEC
  • 09:00-16:00 House of Friendship - MCEC
  • 09:00–12:00 Breakout sessions - MCEC
  • 12:30-14:00 Imagine What’s Next Luncheon (Rotary-ticketed event) - MCEC
  • 15:00-17:00 Closing General Session – Rod Laver Arena