The winning bid was led by Rotary clubs across Ireland, with support from Fáilte Ireland’s Dublin Convention Bureau, and the Royal Dublin Society, where the five-day gathering will be based. Speakers at previous Rotary international conventions have included former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and UN General Secretary General António Guterres. “Rotary conventions are powerful global gatherings where people unite to exchange ideas, celebrate service, and drive new thinking toward a healthier, more peaceful future,” said Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo. “Rotary in Ireland has a long and proud history of service—Dublin Rotary Club, founded in 1911, was the first Rotary club established outside North America—yet we have never hosted the Rotary International Convention. “Fáilte Ireland is pleased that Dublin has been selected to host the Rotary International Convention in 2031.

Source: Irish Examiner February 03, 2026 00:09 UTC