Rotary European Action Summit 2026

06/08/2026

A personal invitation from Jan de Mooij 🚢✨

Jan de Mooij, Chair of the Rotary European Action Summit 2026, invites you to join us in the beautiful and vibrant city of Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The Rotary European Action Summit takes place from 11–13 September 2026 and brings together Rotarians, Rotaractors, partners and changemakers from across Europe and beyond.

And there is one evening you do not want to miss.

On Saturday, 12 September, the Gala Evening: A Night to Remember, aboard the iconic ss Rotterdam, a former flagship of the Holland America Line.

Meet old friends, make new connections, enjoy dinner and celebrate together in a truly unique setting.

Book your Gala Evening ticket through our website and join us for a night to remember.

Know someone who should be there too? Tell a friend and share this personal invitation.

📅 Summit: 11–13 September 2026
🚢 Gala Evening: Saturday, 12 September 2026
📍 ss Rotterdam | Rotterdam, the Netherlands

See you in Rotterdam!

🌐 www.rotary-european-action-summit.com

02/08/2026

A personal invitation from Harriette Verwey

What does it mean TO BELONG — and what becomes possible when connection leads to action?

Harriette Verwey, Rotary International Director 2025–2027 and Convenor of the Rotary European Action Summit 2026, personally invites you to join us in Rotterdam.

From 11–13 September, Rotarians, Rotaractors, partners and changemakers from across Europe and beyond will come together to connect, learn and turn ideas into action.

Among the many inspiring speakers are:

🔹 Olayinka “Yinka” Hakeem Babalola, Rotary International President 2026–2027

🔹 On Sunday, Bana Alabed, winner of the 2025 International Children’s Peace Prize, awarded by KidsRights

Come to Rotterdam and experience TO BELONG – The Power of Connection and Action.

Ready to make an impact? See you in Rotterdam.

Know someone who should be there too? Tell a friend and share Harriette’s personal invitation.

📅 11–13 September 2026

📍 World Trade Center Rotterdam

🌐www.rotary-european-action-summit.com

31/07/2026

6 weeks to go!

Behind the scenes, preparations for the Rotary European Action Summit 2026 are in full swing and the summit inRotterdam is getting closer.

We are so pleased that many of you have already registered. Thank you! We are really looking forward to welcoming you in September for a summit of inspiration, friendship, connection and action.

The Summit is built around the theme: TO BELONG – The Power of Connection and Action

Together, we will explore Literacy, Mental Health and Environment, meet in the House of Friendship, share ideas and strengthen connections across Europe.

And yes, there will also be time to enjoy Rotterdam. On Saturday evening, we will celebrate Rotary fellowship during the festive Gala Evening on board the ss Rotterdam.

Already registered?
Tell a friend. Invite a club member. Share this post with someone who should experience the summit with you.

We hope to see you in Rotterdam.

Ready to make an impact? See you in Rotterdam.

More info and registration:
www.rotary-european-action-summit-2026.com

From 8 – 13 September 2026, Rotterdam becomes the European meeting place for Rotarians, Rotaractors, partners and changemakers who believe that belonging and connection leads to action and thus change the world.

23/07/2026

Rotary Gala Evening – a night to remember - Saturday September 12, 2026

On Saturday night at the Rotary European Action Summit 2026, step aboard the iconic Steamship ss Rotterdam for a special gala evening full of connection, music and celebration. Because TO BELONG is about feeling welcome, connecting and creating impact together.

🥂 A warm welcome
🍽️ Dinner in an elegant setting
🎶 Dancing Under the Boardwalk
🌆 Skyline views by night
Meeting old and new friends

We look forward to see you in Rotterdam at the Rotary European Action Summit and during this unforgettable evening on board.

🎟️ Book your ticket now:
www.rotary-european-action-summit.com

Not registered for the Summit yet?
👉 Check in here: www.rotary-european-action-summit.com

18/07/2026

Ina Smit-Roest, gouverneur van District 1570 Midden-Nederland, deelt haar persoonlijke oproep om deel te nemen aan de Rotary European Action Summit 2026.
Luister naar de podcast en ontdek waarom deze internationale ontmoeting een mooie kans is om verbinding te maken, inspiratie op te doen en samen in actie te komen.

📍 Rotterdam | 11–13 September 2026

Who is next in the ?

Rotary D1570 Podcast · Episode

18/07/2026

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Ezgi Batu from Rotaract Club of Güzelyalı - Turkey District 2440 is the next one in the

Who is next!

In 60 seconds or less, tell us:
🌍 Why do you attend international Rotary events?
🤝 What connections, friendships or opportunities have they brought you?
✨ Why will you join the Rotary European Action Summit 2026 11 - 13 september 2026?
You can record your video in your own language.
Nominate 1 fellow Rotarian or Rotaractor to continue the challenge.
TO BELONG: The Power of Connection and ACtion.

16/07/2026

As we are getting closer to the summit in Rotterdam, the excitement is building!

Yesterday, we met online with 141 Rotary leaders from the 5 Rotary zones joining us for the Update Meeting on the Rotary European Action Summit 2026 in Rotterdam.

We shared the latest updates on the GELS and GNLS program, the three Friday morning seminars (Rotaract, Membership, TRF), the Summit program, the Major Donor Dinner and, of course, the amazing venue for our Gala Evening on Saturday: the iconic ss Rotterdam.

It was great to see the many “See you in Rotterdam!” messages popping up in the chat, while final questions were answered and the summit suddenly started to feel very real. We hope to see all of you in Rotterdam and bring a friend, everybody is very welcome.

Only two months to go!

What are you most looking forward to?

🎤 Inspiring speakers and breakout sessions
💡 Seminars and interactive sessions
🤝 Meeting old and new friends
🚢 The Gala Evening aboard the ss Rotterdam
🌍 Or simply being part of the TO BELONG experience?

Tell us in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!

Ready to make an impact? Join us in Rotterdam!

11/07/2026

8 weeks to go!

Behind the scenes, preparations for the Rotary European Action Summit 2026 are in full swing and Rotterdam is getting closer.

We are so pleased that many of you have already registered. Thank you! We are really looking forward to welcoming you in September for a summit of inspiration, friendship, connection and action.

The Summit is built around the theme: TO BELONG – The Power of Connection and Action

Together, we will explore Literacy, Mental Health and Environment, meet in the House of Friendship, share ideas and strengthen connections across Europe.

And yes, there will also be time to enjoy Rotterdam. On Saturday evening, we will celebrate Rotary fellowship during the festive Gala Evening on board the ss Rotterdam.

Already registered?
Tell a friend. Invite a club member. Share this post with someone who should experience the summit with you.

We hope to see you in Rotterdam.

Ready to make an impact? Join us.

Register via:
www.rotary-european-action-summit-2026.com