Programme
The Summit programme connects practical workshops, listening, dialogue and shared experience with ideas and next steps participants can take home.
Friday, 23 October
Friday begins with three parallel practical workshops: Rotary Voice and Public Speaking, Inclusive Club Experience, and Project Storytelling and People of Action. Participants choose one workshop, then come together to discover the outputs from all three.
The afternoon begins with the official opening and an inspirational keynote by Hakan Åžahin on trust, reputation and social impact beyond Rotary. The conversation continues through Public Image as Public Trust, exploring how our communication, behaviour and members’ experiences shape the way Rotary is understood and trusted. A daily synthesis brings together the strongest insights.
Saturday, 24 October
Saturday broadens the dialogue through One Rotary, Many Generations and Create Lasting Impact as Behaviour. The morning also introduces The Power of Goodness Awards, followed by the World Polio Day introduction and shared activation led by District 2430.
The afternoon brings participants closer to our hosts, Rotary Club of Samsun Karadeniz, and introduces the ROFIFE Rotary Short Film Festival and success stories from District 2430. Istanbul Rotary Club, District 2420, will present its Peace Essay Competition.
Our Journeys to Rotary Leadership opens a space for personal experience, followed by Frank Talk — Questions from the Audience with district and regional leaders. Zone 21B Success Stories then bring together contributions from Districts 2440, 2452, 2475, 2482, 2483 and 2485. Follow-up and closing sessions focus on continued cooperation and practical next steps.
The programme connects practical skills, listening, shared experience and meaningful dialogue — so that participants leave Samsun with ideas, tools, relationships and actions they can carry forward.