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Thursday, 3 September 2026 |
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Forums - Listen, Learn & Share |
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Session |
Presenter / Moderator |
Venue |
| 14:00-16:00 |
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Membership Forum
Christine Buering and Venky Venkatesh
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Christine Buering and Venky Venkatesh |
Gabija Hotel. Vytauto g. 40, Palanga |
| 14:00-16:00 |
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Foundation Forum
Stephanie Urchick and Ann-Britt Åsebol
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Stephanie Urchick and Ann-Britt Åsebol |
Baltic Grand Dunes. Birutės al. 26, Palanga |
| 14:00-16:00 |
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Action Plan Planning Forum
Suzan Stenberg and Claudia Hendry
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Suzan Stenberg and Claudia Hendry |
Gabija Hotel. Vytauto g. 40, Palanga |
| 14:00-16:00 |
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Conflict Management and Prevention Forum
Jennifer Scott and Brian Rusch
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Jennifer Scott and Brian Rusch |
Baltic Grand Dunes. Birutės al. 26, Palanga |
| 14:00-16:00 |
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Investing in the Future - Creating Lasting Impact
Yinka Babalola and Soffía Gísladóttir
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Yinka Babalola and Soffía Gísladóttir |
Youth center Vytauto g. 110, Palanga |
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Special Events |
| Time |
Select |
Session |
Presenter / Moderator |
Venue |
| 16:30-17:30 |
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Interact & Rotaract Club Charter Ceremony
RI President Yinka Babalola, RI Directors and District Governors
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RI President Yinka Babalola, RI Directors and District Governors |
Youth center Vytauto g. 110, Palanga |
| 21:00 onwards |
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Sundown Walk at the Beach & Pier
Open to all - a relaxed evening stroll along the Baltic Sea coast
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Open to all - a relaxed evening stroll along the Baltic Sea coast |
Palanga Beach & Pier |
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Friday, 4 September 2026 |
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Evening |
| Time |
Select |
Session |
Presenter / Moderator |
Venue |
| 17:00-18:30 |
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Concert with Youth Orchestra Simfukai - Free & Open to the Public
Complimentary, make a donation. first come first serve seating
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Complimentary, make a donation. first come first serve seating |
Kurhaus, Palanga. Grafų Tiškevičių al. 1, Palanga |
| 19:30-21:30 |
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White Dinner with Lottery
Dress in white! Celebrating life and fellowship - only for Summit participants
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Dress in white! Celebrating life and fellowship - only for Summit participants |
Club Exit. S. Nėries g. 39, Palanga |
| 21:00 onwards |
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Pre-Rotariada Party
On your own expenses and with open end
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On your own expenses and with open end |
Club Exit. S. Nėries g. 39, Palanga |
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Saturday, 5 September 2026 |
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Rotariada Summer Sports Games 2026 |
| Time |
Select |
Session |
Presenter / Moderator |
Venue |
| 08:30-10:00 |
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Rotariada - Parade
Join the parade and compete in the Rotariada Summer Sports Games
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Join the parade and compete in the Rotariada Summer Sports Games |
Jūratė ir Kastytis Sculture. J. Basanavičiaus g., Palanga |
| 10:30-12:00 |
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End Polio Walk/Run and Darts
Join the Sports & Games
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Join the Sports & Games |
Jūratė ir Kastytis Sculture. J. Basanavičiaus g., Palanga |
| 10:30-12:00 |
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Petanque and Darts
Join the Sports & Games
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Join the Sports & Games |
Jūratė ir Kastytis Sculture. J. Basanavičiaus g., Palanga |
| *Partners, not registered, can chose sports at an additional cost here: https://rotariada.lt/registracija/en/
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Impulse & Motivation Sessions / Interactive Workshops |
| Time |
Select |
Session |
Presenter / Moderator |
Venue |
| 14:00-15:00 |
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Update on Vaccination in the Future
WHO and Polio Teams
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WHO and Polio Teams |
Gabija Hotel. Vytauto g. 40, Palanga |
| 14:00-15:00 |
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How to Speak About Last Wills and Bequests
RI Office Zurich and Foundation Team
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RI Office Zurich and Foundation Team |
Baltic Grand Dunes. Birutės al. 26, Palanga |
| 14:00-15:00 |
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High Tea with Stephanie - Major Donor Motivation
Stephanie Urchick in conversation with Lars Borgestrand
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Stephanie Urchick in conversation with Lars Borgestrand |
Restaurant Gras. Kęstučio g. 32, Palanga |
| 14:00-15:00 |
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High Five for Paul Harris Society (PHS) with Holger
Holger in conversation with Anette Loewert
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Holger in conversation with Anette Loewert |
Restaurant Gras. Kęstučio g. 32, Palanga |
| 14:00-15:00 |
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Happify with Yinka
Yinka Babalola interviewed by Venanzia Rizzi
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Yinka Babalola interviewed by Venanzia Rizzi |
Kurhaus (main hall), Palanga |
| 14:00-15:00 |
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How to Bring Peace to a (New) Club
Vinita Venkatesh and Elísabet Ólafsdóttir
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Vinita Venkatesh and Elísabet Ólafsdóttir |
Kurhaus (Wedding Room), Palanga |
| 14:00-15:30 |
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How to Create Continuity in Leadership
Elisabeth Norrby and Claudia Hendry
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Elisabeth Norrby and Claudia Hendry |
Gabija Hotel. Vytauto g. 40, Palanga |
| 14:00-15:30 |
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How to build projects with refugees that last
Peace Fellow Natalia Sineaeva and Anastasiia Klonova
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Peace Fellow Natalia Sineaeva and Anastasiia Klonova |
Baltic Grand Dunes. Birutės al. 26, Palanga |
| 14:00-15:30 |
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How to Do Innovative Fundraising
Brian Rusch
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Brian Rusch |
Kurhaus (Cinema Room), Palanga |
| 14:00-15:30 |
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How to Plan a Global Grant and Its Communication
Ulrike Vogt and Ulf Bingsgård
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Ulrike Vogt and Ulf Bingsgård |
Kurhaus (Roof Room), Palanga |
| 14:00-15:30 |
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How to Establish an Alumni Network
Suzan Stenberg with Interact, Rotaract and Rotex representatives
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Suzan Stenberg with Interact, Rotaract and Rotex representatives |
Palanga Concert Hall |
| 14:00-16:30 |
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BASRAN Baltic Sea Walk - Networking on the Move
BASRAN Network
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BASRAN Network |
Departing from Restaurant Gras. Kęstučio g. 32, Palanga |
| 14:00-16:30 |
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How to Support Security and Peace Today
Norbert Froitzheim and General Jörg Vollmer
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Norbert Froitzheim and General Jörg Vollmer |
Žilvinas Hotel. Kęstučio g. 32, Palanga |
| 14:00-16:30 |
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How to Build Resilience, Peace and Education Through Gaming
Manouchehr Shamsrizi
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Manouchehr Shamsrizi |
Žilvinas Hotel. Kęstučio g. 32, Palanga |
| 14:00-16:30 |
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How Do You Imagine the Rotary of the Future?
Esi Otoo with fellow Rotaracters Marek Balschun and Viktoria Carzavec
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Esi Otoo with fellow Rotaracters Marek Balschun and Viktoria Carzavec |
Youth Centre Vytauto g. 110, Palanga |
| 14:00-16:30 |
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How to Live as a Peace Bringer in Our Society
Uppsala Peace Team
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Uppsala Peace Team |
Youth Centre Vytauto g. 110, Palanga |
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Evening |
| Time |
Select |
Session |
Presenter / Moderator |
Venue |
| 16:00-19:00 |
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Major Donor Dinner
On invitation only
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On invitation only |
Palanga Life Balance SPA hotel |
| 20:00-23:00 |
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Rotariada Gala Concert - Awards, Music, Dance & Get-Together
Celebrating the Rotariada Summer Games and our community.
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Celebrating the Rotariada Summer Games and our community. |
Palanga Concert Hall. Vytauto g. 43, Palanga |
Gala Concert tickets: https://tickets.paysera.com/lt/event/rotariados-uzdarymo-vakaras-2026
*Partners not registered
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Sunday, 6 September 2026 |
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Sunday Programme |
| Time |
Select |
Session |
Presenter / Moderator |
Venue |
| Morning |
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Optional: Yoga on the Beach or Guided Walking Tour
Volunteers welcome — contact the organising team to lead a session.
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Volunteers welcome — contact the organising team to lead a session. |
Palanga Beach / Town Centre |
| 10:00-12:00 |
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ICC Meeting
All foreign participants are welcome
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All foreign participants are welcome |
Kurhaus |
