Join Rotarians from District 5050 and around the world at the Rotary International Convention in Calgary from June 21 to 25, 2025.
Every Rotarian should attend at least one Rotary International Convention and Calgary is both convenient and cost effective, as well as known for being a great host city. The Convention is the perfect place to discover new opportunities for service and friendship and to see the worldwide scope and power of Rotary. Click the links below to visit the appropriate website.
REGISTRATION
The main website page is www.convention.rotary.org
From this website, you can register for the Convention, book a hotel room and get information on the program and Host Organizing Committee (HOC) special events.
Convention registration fees are $525 USD per person until December 31 (increasing by $100 as of January 1). To encourage younger attendees, there is a discounted fee of only $175 USD for anyone ages 19-30, and $20 USD for anyone age 18 or younger. The registration is refundable except for a cancellation fee of $50.
PROGRAM AND SPECIAL EVENTS
The exact program details won't be released until closer to the start of the Convention, but here is a breakdown of what to expect:
Saturday, June 21:
Registration opens, as does the House of Friendship (displays of service projects, Rotary Action Groups, Rotary Fellowships and shopping for all sorts of goods).
Grandstand Spectacular - HOC special event featuring entertainment, showmanship, music, marching bands, Indian hoop dancing, and thrilling horseback relay races!
Sunday, June 22:
Opening Plenary session.
Two HOC special events (at the same time, so you can only go to one):
Rockin' The Big Tent - a night of electrifying country music at the Nashville North tent, with unforgettable performances, Southern charm and a boot-stompin' good time for all!
New Blood with The Calgary Civic Symphony Orchestra - Indigenous musicians and dancers promising an unforgettable evening for all ages.
Monday, June 23:
Morning Plenary Session followed by Breakout sessions for a huge variety of interests and projects.
Host Hospitality Evening - HOC special event: dinner (including transportation) with local Rotarians at individual homes, restaurants and larger venues.
Tuesday, June 24:
Morning Plenary Session followed by Breakout sessions for a huge variety of interests and projects.
Western Ranch Showcase - HOC special event: Experience the spirit of the Old West at the Nutrien Western Event Centre—a night filled with thrilling rodeo demos, cowboy poetry, and live entertainment, promising unforgettable memories for all!
Wednesday, June 25:
Morning Breakout sessions; House of Friendship Closing Ceremony
Closing Plenary
Registration for the HOC special events require a separate registration and fee. For all of the HOC events, details and registration, go to www.rotarycalgary2025.org
In addition to the above events, there are two other special get togethers for District 5050 Rotarians. Governor-Elect Isabelle Martinez Hayer will be organizing a District Get Together (usually on either Saturday or Wednesday evening) and Rotary Zones 28 & 32 (of which District 5050 is a member) will have a Beyond Borders Dinner (usually either Saturday or Sunday - so as not to conflict with other events). Details will be provided when available.
HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATION
Rotary International has secured hotels for members. All RI contracted hotels will have free transportation from your hotel to the Convention venue. To view the hotel options and to book one, visit the main RI Convention website - www.convention.rotary.org - and click Registration and Housing.
You will find a link to see available housing here: "See a full list of hotels and check current availability") or click the Book Hotel Online link.
Rotary District 5050 has also secured a group hotel booking for 50 rooms at the Glenmore Inn and Convention Centre. Those rooms are almost sold out, but we will take names of those who want to go on the waiting list as we can expect some cancellations. CLICK HERE for details
Members can also book directly with their own hotels, AirBNB, VRBO. While there won't be RI provided transportation, if you can access a nearby RI contracted hotel, you can use the shuttle bus from there.
OTHER TOURISTY THINGS TO DO
While we aren't organizing events or tours outside the Convention, there are plenty of things to do if you want to add some time to your visit, including:
Take a train ride on the Rocky Mountaineer: www.rockymountaineer.com
Visit the Rocky Mountains - including Banff and Lake Louise.
Drive through the Badlands on your way to meet dinosaurs at the Royal Tyrrell Museum: https://tyrrellmuseum.com/
For flights to Calgary, planning other tours, trains and flights in Canada and to the nearby Rockies, Alaska and USA, contact your Travel Agent.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
I am happy to talk to you and your Club members on what to expect at a Convention - CLICK HERE to send me an email.
Sean Hogan
Chair, Calgary 2025 Promotion Committee