Overview
Round Table Youngsters 1 (RTY1) is an international initiative within the Round Table family that brings together Tablers born between 1997 and 2002 to strengthen fellowship, encourage international travel, and jointly shape the future of Round Table across associations. The club unites a generation of like‑aged Tablers whose professional and personal journeys are at similar stages, creating a space where shared experiences, challenges, and perspectives can be exchanged across borders.
Origin and Structure
RTY1 originated from an idea by Bene (Murtal, Austria), Federico (Trieste, Italy) and Mads (Vordingborg, Denmark), who wanted to create a dedicated platform for younger Tablers within Round Table International. The first meeting in Prague brought together Tablers from the 1997–2002 birth years for the premiere and charter of the RTY1 club, including an induction ritual that emphasised shared values, equal footing and long‑term international friendship. The club’s core stands for the bond between Tablers of the same age worldwide: members are at comparable career stages, face similar issues in different countries and support each other with advice, shared learning and fellowship.
Purpose and Focus 
RTY1 aims to strengthen the “next generation” of Round Table by connecting younger members early in their tabling life and encouraging them to participate in international events. A central topic at the premiere in Prague was how to ensure sustainable recruitment and retention of young Tablers, with a strong emphasis on word‑of‑mouth, an improved social media presence and a more open, modern approach to inviting new members into Round Table. The club also promotes using available travel support tools and funds so that younger Tablers can experience international meetings and build lasting friendships beyond their home association.
Premiere Meeting – Prague
The premiere RTY1 weekend in Prague combined formal elements with a relaxed, youthful spirit, and is described by participants as a “wild weekend” that will remain long in their memories. After an initial get‑together and dinner on the first evening, friendships were quickly formed before the group explored the city at night. The next morning, the charter ceremony and admission ritual were held, followed by intensive discussions on the identity of RTY1 and what the club stands for.
Once all members had completed the ritual and were officially inducted, the group spent the afternoon discovering Prague together, including a boat trip on the Vltava and a visit to iconic sights such as the Charles Bridge. The weekend concluded on Sunday with heartfelt farewells and a clear shared feeling that this was only the beginning of a new international movement among younger Tablers.
RTY1 Meeting 2026 – Wiesbaden, Germany
The RTY1 Meeting 2026 continues the path started in Prague and is hosted by Round Table 18 Wiesbaden in the German city of Wiesbaden from 6–8 February 2026. The programme is designed as a compact fellowship and working weekend: arrival and welcome on Friday, the main RTY1 meeting on Saturday followed by a visit to a local winery and traditional German dinner, and a relaxed farewell on Sunday before departure.
By moving the second major RTY1 meeting to Wiesbaden, the club underlines its international character and the support it receives from national tables such as RT 18 Wiesbaden. The meeting is explicitly framed as continuing what was started in Prague, cementing RTY1 as a recurring platform where younger Tablers meet regularly, deepen friendships and further develop ideas for the future of Round Table.
RTI Involvement and Support
During the RTY1 Meeting in Wiesbaden, RTI Treasurer Yannick attended on behalf of Round Table International, underlining the importance RTI attaches to the Youngsters movement. Bene and Fede, serving as International Relations Officers (IROs) for Austria and Italy, are recognised as key drivers of RTY1 and are actively spearheading its growth across multiple associations.
RTI also supported the initiative by offering one free registration for an RTY1 member to attend the RTI World Meeting 2026, which was awarded to Connor from Round Table Great Britain & Ireland (RTBI). Associations are encouraged to spread the word about RTY1 as a powerful and very cool tool to attract more younger members into Round Table globally and to connect them early with the international side of tabling.
Sources
Round Table Youngsters – Round Table Great Britain & Ireland: https://www.roundtable.co.uk/post/round-table-youngsters🔗
[roundtable.co](https://www.roundtable.co.uk/post/round-table-youngsters)
Round Table Youngsters 1 – Premiere in Prag – Round Table 44 Austria: https://rt44.at/round-table-youngsters‑1/🔗
[round-table](https://www.round-table.de/freunde-weltweit/)
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