The five-day Rotary event will bring up to 20,000 visitors from over 140 countries and is the largest convention ever secured through Fáilte Ireland
Rotary International today announced Dublin as the winner of the provisional bid to hold its annual international convention 7-11 June 2031.
It will be the first time that Rotary’s international convention will be hosted in Ireland and up to 20,000 Rotary members and participants are expected to attend the organisation’s 122nd annual convention.
The winning bid was led by Rotary clubs across Ireland, with strong support from Fáilte Ireland’s Dublin Convention Bureau, and the Royal Dublin Society (RDS), where the five-day gathering will be based.
€68 Million Economic Boost
According to Rotary International, the event is projected to generate an estimated €68 million for the local economy from the convention itself, with additional economic impact anticipated as many delegates extend their stay in Ireland.
Rotary, which has clubs in almost every country in the world, describes itself as a membership service organisation whose members develop and support sustainable, community driven projects in the areas of health, education and the environment. Some of the many projects Rotary clubs in Ireland are involved in include the Rotary Tree of Remembrance, a Youth Leadership Development competition, Bikes for Africa and Just 1 Life, a road safety awareness programme for teenagers (see details below).
Workshops, Exhibitions and International Participation
Often described by attendees as a“mini-United Nations”, delegates from over 140 countries are expected to attend the convention, which will include an exhibition of over 100 humanitarian projects, workshops, presentations and entertainment. Speakers at previous Rotary international conventions have included philanthropist Bill Gates, 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. “We’re thrilled for our members to experience the hospitality of Dublin and the whole of Ireland when we come together at the RDS in 2031.”
Garth Arnold, Co-Chair of the Bid Committee said Rotary club members in Ireland are thrilled to be bringing the international convention to Ireland for the first time.
“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. Bringing this global gathering to Ireland has been a long‑held ambition of our members, and we are now very much looking forward to realising that ambition in 2031.”
According to Paul Mockler, Head of Commercial Development with Fáilte Ireland, the Rotary International Convention is projected to be one of Dublin’s most significant events in 2031.
“Fáilte Ireland is pleased that Dublin has been selected to host the Rotary International Convention in 2031. It is the largest convention ever secured through Fáilte Ireland and a major milestone for Ireland’s business events sector. With up to 20,000 international delegates expected, securing the convention is a testament to the Team Ireland approach underpinned in the Business Events 2030 strategy, which was launched by Minister Peter Burke in 2025.”
“The convention provides a valuable opportunity to showcase Dublin and Ireland’s culture, heritage and visitor experiences. Many attendees are expected to extend their stay and explore regional destinations across the country, creating further economic benefit for tourism businesses and communities nationwide.”
About Rotary
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges and creating lasting change. Rotary connects 1.2 million people of action from more than 45,000 Rotary clubs in almost every country in the world, including nearly 1,500 members across 67 clubs across the island of Ireland. Their service improves lives both locally and internationally, from helping those in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world.
Rotary members throughout the world develop and implement sustainable, community-driven projects that fight disease, promote peace, provide clean water, support education, improve maternal and child health, grow local economies and protect the environment. Over US$5.5 billion has been awarded through The Rotary Foundation to support these programs worldwide.
For more information, visit www.rotary.org and www.rotary.ie
