Rotary International Zone 21 Institute

TO BELONG in Rotterdam — welcoming Rotarians, Rotaractors, partners and changemakers

Under the theme **TO BELONG – The Power of Connection and Action**, this Summit is about more than coming together. It is about creating a place where people feel truly welcome, where they are seen and valued, and where connection becomes the starting point for meaningful action.

Because when people feel they belong, they are more willing to listen, to learn, to share ideas and to work together on change that lasts.

That is the spirit of this Summit.

Be inspired by Olayinka “Yinka” Hakeem Babalola, Rotary International president 2026 - 2027 speaking to the heart of our main theme: TO BELONG.

Explore the Summit’s focus areas through outstanding speakers including Her Royal Highness Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands on Literacy, John Hewko, General Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, on Mental Health, and **Bernice Notenboom, polar explorer and climate writer, on Environment.

And on Sunday, we are honoured to welcome Bana Alabed from Syria, the 16-year-old winner of the 2025 International Children’s Peace Prize.

The experience continues on Saturday evening with a spectacular Gala Evening on board the ss Rotterdam - a unique evening of connection, celebration and unforgettable views of the Rotterdam skyline.

And in September, the Netherlands is at its best: full of energy, light and atmosphere, and ready to welcome guests from across Europe and beyond.

Join us in Rotterdam — and be part of the connection, the conversation and the action.

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

Join us in Rotterdam for the Rotary European Action Summit 2026 — where TO BELONG – The Power of Connection and Action comes to life.

We open with the Mayor of Rotterdam and bring together inspiring voices across the Summit:

Yinka Babalola, Rotary International President 2026-2027 on TO BELONG — and how connection leads to action and lasting impact.

Her Royal Highness Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands on, literacy and inclusion .
John Hewko, General Secretary and CEO of Rotary International, on mental health.
Bernice Notenboom, polar traveller, author and climate journalist, on the environment.
Bana Alabed, 15-year-old from Syria and winner of the prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize 2025, on peace, resilience and the voice of children in conflict areas.

And don't miss the unforgettable Gala Evening on Saturday 12 September aboard the iconic Steamship Rotterdam - a black tie evening of elegance, connection, music and dancing Under the Boardwalk.

📍 Rotterdam | 11–13 September
👉 Register now: www.rotary-european-action-summit-2026.com

Be there. Connect. Act. Belong.

Zone 21 Rotary Institute 2026 web page is now open for registrations
https://www.antalya2026.org/

This Sunday morning, Past TRF Trustee Geeta Manek and RIDE Emmanuel Katongole arrived in Turkey, warmly received at Istanbul International Airport by PDG Hasan Akbayrak of Rotary District 2420.

They are here to kick off the promotion of the 2026 Rotary Zone 21 Institute, scheduled for 3–8 November 2026 in the beautiful resort city of Antalya.

Later in the afternoon, they met with District Governor Fuat Yalcin for an engaging conversation about Rotary’s impact and the upcoming Institute.

Antalya 2026 promises to be a memorable and inspiring gathering you are all invited!

Turkish Rotary Magazine October Issue with Fusion Summit Coverage

Rotary Dergisi Türkiye Ekim 2025 Sayısı Rotary Dergisi Türkiye 223. Sayısı