RTI World Meetings

World Meetings are annual global gatherings where members of Round Table from across the world come together to celebrate fellowship, discuss organizational matters, and share ideas for service and camaraderie. These meetings serve as a platform to strengthen ties among members, promote international friendship, and inspire collaborative projects.

The World Meetings embody the core values of Round Table: fellowship, community service, and fun. They are not only an opportunity to connect and collaborate but also to celebrate the spirit of Round Table on a global scale.

Key Features of World Meetings

1. 1. Global Representation: Members from various countries participate, showcasing the diversity and unity of Round Table International.
   2. Networking and Collaboration: Attendees share experiences, best practices, and ideas to inspire community service projects and foster connections.
   3. Workshops and Discussions: Sessions are often held to discuss governance, future goals, and strategies for growth and impact.
   4. Celebrations and Traditions: Cultural events, dinners, and parties are integral, celebrating the heritage and spirit of each hosting country.
   5. Official Business: The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Round Table International is a key part of the event, where decisions about the organization’s direction and leadership are made, including discussing motions and appointing a new board for the next year.

Format of the World Meeting

• • Pretours
  • Main tour
  • Nation’s Night
  • Councillors Meeting
  • RTI Annual General Meeting
  • Gala Night

Hosting a World Meeting

Upcoming World Meetings are presented and voted on two years in advance. Associations may bid to host an RTI World Meeting as per the rulebook and guidelines of RTI.

Previous World Meetings

RTI AGM & EMA IROs 2004 Reykjavik, IcelandRTI AGM 2020 Hybrid, GermanyRTI WM & WOCO 2006 Polokwane, South AfricaRTI WM 2007 CyprusRTI WM 2008 Pattaya, Sri LankaRTI WM 2009 Alkmaar, The NetherlandsRTI WM 2010 Dubai, Arabian GulfRTI WM 2011 Bremerhaven, GermanyRTI WM 2012 Hyderabad, IndiaRTI WM 2013 Valance, FranceRTI WM 2014 MauritiusRTI WM 2015 Visby, SwedenRTI WM 2016 Kathmandu, NepalRTI WM 2017 Tallinn, EstoniaRTI WM 2018 Negombo, Sri LankaRTI WM 2019 Brasov/Transylvania, RomaniaRTI WM 2021 Hybrid, DubaiRTI WM 2022 Copenhagen, Denmark RTI WM 2023 Cape Town, South AfricaRTI WM 2024 Maastricht, The NetherlandsRTI WM 2025 Gurgaon, IndiaRTI WM 2026 Piacenza, ItalyWOCO 1991 Klagenfurt, AustriaWOCO 1992 New ZealandWOCO 1993 Cancun, MexicoWOCO 1994 Durban, South AfricaWOCO 1995 Chester, EnglandWOCO 1996 Madras, IndiaWOCO 1997 Panama City, PanamaWOCO 1998 Mombasa, Eastern AfricaWOCO 1999 Venice, ItalyWOCO 2000 Adelaide, AustraliaWOCO 2001 Eugene, USAWOCO 2002 Mauritius, Indian OceanWOCO 2003 Stockholm, SwedenWOCO 2004 Kathmandu, NepalWOCO 2005 San Jose, Costa Rica

1946 — 1990 WOCO Conferences