one Conference – three Cities
Conference and leisure program
The conference team, in collaboration with Rotary friends from Sarajevo, Banja Luka, and Mostar, has created a diverse supplementary program that brings us closer to the culture, land, and people. This initiative promises an enriching experience, blending professional development with cultural immersion, fostering deeper connections among participants and with the host country’s rich heritage.
The conference will take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Surrounding this key event, participants will have the opportunity to explore the captivating cities of Sarajevo, Banja Luka, and Mostar. These excursions offer a unique chance to delve into the historical and cultural diversity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, providing firsthand experiences that promise to be both enriching and inspiring.
Wednesday, June 19th, 2024
Banja Luka
18:30-20:00 - City Walk with friends
- Meeting point: Lobby Courtyard by Marriott Banja Luka
- Walk through the city center of Banja Luka with local Rotarian friends
20:00 - Dinner
- Get together with Rotarians and Rotaractors
- Meeting at
- Dinner is to be individually paid.
Thursday, June 20th, 2024 - Sarajevo and Banja Luka
Sarajevo
Paul Haris Society Evening
- Event for Paul Haris Society members only.
Banja Luka
10:45 - 16:00 // Rafting & Nature
Dresscode: Sports wear
Location: Courtyard Mariott Banja Luka
Program:
10:45 // Meeting point: Lobby Courtyard by Marriott Banja Luka
11:00 // Bus leaves from the hotel.
11:30 // Participants can join for rafting, go swimming or take a walk in the beautiful nature of Banja Luka
Lunch will be provided at the spot
Please bring your swimming suits
18:15 - Guided City Tour
Dresscode: Casual
Location: Courtyard Mariott Banja Luka
Program:
18:15 // Meeting point: lobby Courtyard by Marriott Banja Luka
18:30 // Start of the tour – Get to know the city of Banja Luka. A tour guide will show you around
20:00 - 21:30 // Dinner
Dresscode: Business Casual
Location: Courtyard Mariott Banja Luka
20:00 // Restaurant at Courtyard by Marriott Banja Luka. Dinner is to be individually paid.
21:30 - open // Get together
Dresscode: Business Casual
Location: Skybar at Courtyard by Marriott Banja Luka.
Drinks are individually paid.
Friday, June 21st, 2024 - Sarajevo, Mostar & Welcome Party
Sarajevo
10:00 - 13:00 // Guided City Tour
Dresscode: Casual
Location: Sarajevo City Center
09:15 // Meeting point 1: Hotel Hills for shuttle bus.
9:45 // Meeting point 2 in the city: Bentbaša Tourist Bus & Coach Drop off / Pick up
13:00 // optional bus back to hotel.
13:00 - 16:00 // Guided City Tour
Dresscode: Casual
Location: Sarajevo City Center
12:15 // Meeting point 1: Hotel Hills for shuttle bus.
12:45 // Meeting point 2 in the city: Bentbaša Tourist Bus & Coach Drop off / Pick up
16:00 // optional bus back to hotel.
180:00 - 20:00 // EURO2024 Austria vs. Poland
Dresscode: (Business) Casual
Location: A P Ǝ T I T | Gastro • Wine • Bar
Note: It is the same place where the Welcome Party is.
20:00 - 1:00 // Welcome Party
Dresscode: (Business) Casual
Location: A P Ǝ T I T | Gastro • Wine • Bar
19:15 // Bus transfer from Hotel Hills
23:30 // 1st bus back to Hotel Hills
01:00 // 2nd bus back to Hotel Hills
Note: we will offer a Rotarian viewing of the EURO2024 game and a registration desk at the Welcome Party.
18:00 // EURO 2024 Austria vs. Poland
19:00 // Registration desk
Banja Luka
8:45 - 12:00 // Bus to Sarajevo
Dresscode: Casual
Program:
08:45 // Meeting point: lobby Courtyard by Marriott Banja Luka
09:00 // Bus leaves hotel promptly
Mostar
07:30 - 18:00 // Mostar Tour
Dresscode: Casual
Location: Hotel Hills
Program:
07:30 // Departure from Hotel Hills
08:45 // Tito’s bunker
12:15 // Lunch in Mostar (individually paid)
13:15 // City tour in Mostar
15:15 // Departure to Sarajevo
Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 - District Conference
Sarajevo
08:00 - 09:50 // Registration
Registration desk is in front of the conference hall at Hotel Hills Sarajevo Congress & Termal spa Resort.
10:00 - 17:00 // District Conference
Dresscode:Business Casual
Location: Hotel Hills Sarajevo Congress & Termal Spa Resort
Program:
10:00 – Conference start
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- Opening & anthem
- Resumee of Rotarin year 2023/24
- Keynote – Tomislav Cvitanušić
- Our District
- Hope through Projects
12:15 – Lunch break & House of friendship
13:15 – Conference 2nd session
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- Keynote II
- Future of Rotary – Our next generations
- Membership – A success story
15:00 – Afternoon break
15:45 – Conference 3rd session
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- New Generation
- Public Image – Show what Rotary is really about
- Group picture
- Sabine Unterweger – District Governor-nominee designate
- Surprise-Drawing
- Closing of the Conference
17:00 // End of conference
19:00 - open end // Gala Dinner
Dresscode:
Women: Cocktail dress, traditional costume
Men: Black tie, suit and tie, traditional costume,
Location: Hotel Hills Sarajevo Congress & Termal Spa Resort
Program:
19:00 // Reception
19:30 // Create Hope in the World – Herbert Pfeiffer, District Governor 2023/24
19:45 // The Magic of Rotary – Erika Krenn-Neuwirth, District Governor 2024/25
Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 - Sarajevo & Mostar
Sarajevo
10:00 - 13:00 // Guided City Tour
Dresscode: Casual
Location: Sarajevo City Center
09:15 // Meeting point 1: Hotel Hills for shuttle bus.
09:45 // Meeting point 2 in the city: Bentbaša Tourist Bus & Coach Drop off / Pick up
13:00 // optional bus back to hotel.
13:00 - 16:00 // Guided City Tour
Dresscode: Casual
Location: Sarajevo City Center
12:15 // Meeting point 1: Hotel Hills for shuttle bus.
12:45 // Meeting point 2 in the city: Bentbaša Tourist Bus & Coach Drop off / Pick up
16:00 // optional bus back to hotel.
Mostar
07:30 - 18:00 // Mostar Tour
Dresscode: Casual
Location: Hotel Hills
Program:
07:30 // Departure from Hotel Hills
08:45 // Tito’s bunker
12:15 // Lunch in Mostar (individually paid)
13:15 // City tour in Mostar
15:15 // Departure to Sarajevo