RI District 2430 Conference

3-6 June 2027 / SELECTUM BLU CRUISE / ÇEŞME PORT

Orhan Uludağ and Zeynep
Dear Rotary Family,

Our Rotary District 2430 Conference, which will take place on 3–6 June 2027, will be much more than an occasion to reflect on the year we have shared. It will be a very special gathering where we will renew our friendships, inspire one another, share our stories, and reflect together on the real impact Rotary has created.

At this conference, we will share the work carried out by our clubs, the change we have created in our communities, the connections we have built with our young people and new generations, our friendships, and all that we have accomplished together.

Our conference will not simply be a meeting where we look back at the end of this journey. We will also talk about our dreams and aspirations for the years ahead.

It will be a meeting point for new ideas, new encounters, new inspiration, and new beginnings.

Because the future of Rotary will be shaped not only by what we do today, but also by our courage to think about tomorrow today. For this reason, we are planning our conference as a gathering where, while celebrating our past, we will also talk about the future—laying the foundations for new ideas, innovative approaches, different perspectives, and initiatives that will shed light on the future of Rotary.

Alongside the successful work carried out by our clubs and Rotarians, we will also share ideas about the Rotary of the future.

How can we build stronger clubs? How can we build stronger connections with new generations? How can we make Rotary’s impact on our communities more lasting? How can we make better use of technology and new communication methods for Rotary? How can we strengthen our members’ sense of belonging and participation? How can we create a greater and more sustainable impact together?

Perhaps when we leave our conference, we will carry with us not only beautiful memories, but also new ideas and new inspiration that will help shape the future of Rotary District 2430 in the years ahead. Because we will come together not simply to complete a Rotary year, but to prepare more strongly for the future.

Of course, the most important part of this conference will once again be you. We will renew our friendships, laugh together, learn together, share our achievements, and create memories that we will cherish for years to come. Perhaps most importantly, Rotarians from different clubs will come together, inspiring one another and laying the foundations for new friendships and new collaborations.

At the end of this journey, which we began with the motto “Create Lasting Impact,” we will look back not only at the projects we have completed, but also at the lasting mark we have left on people and our communities.

The true success of our Rotary year should be measured not only by what we have accomplished, but by the impact we leave for those who come after us. The lasting impact we create together will be the most valuable legacy we leave behind.

I invite you, together with your spouses, our Rotaract and Interact family, to join us at our District Conference, reconnect with our friends, and become part of this very special gathering.

When the great Rotary family of District 2430 comes together, we will take pride in completing a Rotary year together, while at the same time creating together the roadmap for new ideas and approaches that will shed light on the future of Rotary.

To embrace our past with pride and our future with courage…

I look forward to seeing you at our District Conference.

With our warmest regards,

Orhan Uludağ & Zeynep
RI District 2430 2026-2027 District Governor & Spouse
Levent Murat and Senem
Dear Rotary Family,

Are you ready for an unconventional conference and an unforgettable journey together?

We invite you to a very special gathering where we will experience Rotary’s unifying power, the warmth of our friendships, and the happiness of being together — this time, on the sea.

This year, we are taking our District 2430 Conference beyond the conference halls we are accustomed to. From June 3–6, 2027, we will be together for four days aboard the Selectum Blu Cruise, departing from Çeşme Port.

Under the leadership of our 2026–2027 District Governor Orhan Uludağ and Zeynep, we will come together to remember and celebrate the projects we have carried out, the efforts we have made, the lasting impact we have created, the achievements of our clubs, and, above all, the friendships we have built along the way.

Of course, our conference will include inspiring speakers, meaningful sharing, and special events. But what matters most to us is to transform it into an unforgettable experience where Rotarians come together, friendships grow stronger, and everyone finds a part of themselves.

We will create new friendships, beautiful memories, and an unforgettable Rotary story that we will remember with a smile years from now. A story so special that, years later, when we come together again, we can say; “Do you remember the conference on the ship in 2027…” and remember those four days and the beautiful moments we shared together with a smile.

June 3–6, 2027
Selectum Blu Cruise
Çeşme Port


Get ready… With this conference, we are setting sail toward an unforgettable Rotary story that we will experience together.

With Rotary love and respect,

Levent Murat & Senem
District Conference Committee Chair

REMINDER

A Reminder for Our Friends

Ahead of our cruise, which begins on 3 June 2027, we kindly ask you to plan your travel according to the times below so that boarding, registration and customs procedures can be completed on time.

🛳️ Boarding
Boarding will begin at 13:00. To ensure that registration, customs and all other procedures are completed smoothly, all of our friends must be at Çeşme Port by 12:00 at the latest.

We especially ask friends travelling by air to plan their flights taking into account the transfer time to the port, customs and boarding procedures, and possible delays.

📋 General Assembly
Our General Assembly will be held in Çeşme on 3 June 2027 at 10:30. Detailed information about the venue of the General Assembly will be shared separately at a later date.

Friends attending the General Assembly must be at Çeşme Port by 10:00 at the latest so that the necessary procedures can be completed on time.

We kindly ask all of our friends to plan their transport and flights with these times in mind, and we look forward to a smooth and pleasant start to our conference together.

All of our friends joining the cruise must make sure that their passports remain valid for at least 6 months after the return date.

Checking the visa and entry requirements of the countries to be visited during the trip in advance, and obtaining any required visas before departure, is solely the responsibility of each participant.

If a passport does not have sufficient validity, a required visa is missing or cannot be obtained, or exit from Türkiye or entry into a visited country is refused for any reason despite a valid visa, participation in the trip may not be possible and no refund will be made.

We therefore strongly ask all of our friends to check their passport and visa status before the trip, and those without a visa to contact the agency regarding their visa application.

Personal data shared by conference participants is processed by the District 2430 Federation and its sub-committees under Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (KVKK), for the organisation of club and district events and for communicating with participants. To exercise your rights under Article 11 of the Law, you can contact bilgi@rotary2430.org.tr.

The legally binding full text of the Privacy Notice and the Explicit Consent Form is available in Turkish on the Turkish version of this page.

Registration Date Number of Instalments
Until 31 October 20269 instalments
1 November – 31 December 20266 instalments
1 January – 28 February 20274 instalments
1 March – 30 April 20273 instalments
1 May 2027 and laterNo instalments / single payment

Contact

RI District 2430 Conference Contact Information

Ankara Anıttepe Rotary Club

Ankara Anıttepe Rotary Club

Organising Committee

Levent Murat
District Committee Chair
Mobile: +90 544 970 81 02

Begüm Cansu Güven
Conference Secretary
Mobile: +90 534 295 20 39

Berke Akkuş
Conference Treasurer
Mobile: +90 553 061 62 97

E-mail: konferans2027@rotary2430.org.tr

Departure Port

Ulusoy Çeşme International Port
Çeşme / İzmir

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