Friday April 24th

Registration
All day
Outside Fountain B

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tour of Rotary International
Meet in the Lobby at 2:45 and we will walk over as a group

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meet and Greet
Cash Bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres

Saturday April 25th
VISION, STRATEGY & FUTURE GROWTH

Morning
Registration
6am - 7am
Yoga ○ Elizabeth Clark White

7am - 8:00am
Breakfast
Dine in restaurant
It is included in your registration fee

8:30am - 9:00am
Opening Session
Welcome and Conference Introduction
Dennis White - NGSE President

Video welcome remarks
Rotary International President 2026-2027
Francesco Arezzo

9:15am - 10:15am
Digital Tools & Operations
Understanding the NGSE web platform
Facilitated by Clarissa Medeiros
Overview of available digital tools:
Platform capabilities
Operational workflows
Resources for districts and coordinators

10:30am - 11:45am
International Exchange Case Study
Planning the Brazil-Ohio Group Exchange
Facilitated by James Landmann
A practical walkthrough covering:
Exchange planning methodology
Coordination between districts
Operational challenges and solutions
Lessons learned for future exchanges

11:45am - 12:30pm
Lunch

12:45pm-2:00pm
Learning and Development Session
Online Training Demonstration & Future Training Planning
Facilitated by Dr. Terri Sawyer
Demonstration of available online learning tools
Best practices in training delivery
Collaborative planning for future NGSE training programs

2:15pm - 3:00pm
Organizational Development
Developing the Country Representative Concept
Facilitated by Sanket Saraf
Discussion on:
Structure and responsibilities
Regional coordination
Strengthening international representation

3:15pm - 4:00pm
Marketing & Communication Workshop
NGSE is a BRAND: 10 communication tips
Facilitated by Clarissa Medeiros
Practical guidance on:
Communication strategy
Digital storytelling/social media promotion
Increasing program visibility and application

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Program Development Session
Expanding NGSE to new districts
Facilitated by Ana Cristina Frony
How to promote NGSE in districts not currently participating
Successful outreach strategies ○ Case studies
Overcoming common barriers

6:00pm - 9:00pm
Banquet Dinner
Guest Speaker
Herode Melletus - Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar
“What Rotary Made Possible: A Personal Journey”