The Newcastle Action Summit is the flagship national event for Rotary GB&I in 2024, and is open to every Rotarian.
Taking place over the weekend of November 8th to 10th at the Crowne Plaza Stephenson Quarter Hotel, right in the centre of Newcastle, our theme will be ‘North Star – One Year In’.
Now is your chance to:
Above all – enjoy yourselves - let’s remember Rotary is about having fun helping people.
Late registrations
Registrations for Action Summit 2024 are now closed.
There may be limited last minute places available subject to availability. Please contact the Event Manager for more information.
6th - 7th Nov
Governors Elect & Governors Nominee Learning Seminars and Council on Legislation (COL) Rep Training
8th Nov
Themed seminars combining Membership, Public Image, The Rotary Foundation and much more
9th-10th Nov
Two days of inspirational speakers and sessions
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November (finishing before lunch on Sunday).
Includes lunch on Saturday and refreshments on both days.
£160 per person - Early bird rate from 1st February – 30th June
£175 per person - Standard registration fee from 1st July
Friday 8th November
Includes lunch and refreshments
£110 per person - Early bird rate from 1st February – 30th June
£120 per person - Standard registration fee from 1st July
Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th November 2024
For those that need to register for the above training events, you will be sent details of how to register separately at a later date. Please feel free to continue to book for the Action Summit.
GELS/GNLS Dinner - £32.50 per person
Wednesday 6th November. Included for GELS/GNLS participants but also open to Action Summit delegates arriving early.
Geordie Night - £32.00 per person
The Action Summit kicks off with an aptly-themed Geordie Night! What better way to be welcomed to Newcastle than in traditional style.
Enjoy pre-dinner music by Robson’s Choice: Northumbrian Pipers and Instrumentalists. Followed by an authentic, locally selected 3-course dinner with a Geordie-themed menu and after-dinner entertainment provided by a world-class folk singer and fiddle player.
Dress code: Smart casual
Rotary Foundation Dinner - £37.50 per person
Friday 8th November. 3 course dinner and inspirational Foundation speakers.
Dress code: Smart casual
‘Speak-easy’ Gala Dinner - £40 per person
Saturday 9th November. You are set to have a fantastic evening at this special "Speak-easy" themed night. Ticket includes an arrival drink, sumptuous three-course dinner, pre-dinner entertainment, after-dinner live music and dancing. Dress code: 1920’s/1930’s or smart.
You can book for the above dinners via the online registration. Two tickets per booking only as spaces are limited.
All evening entertainment takes place at the Crowne Plaza Stephenson Quarter.
We’re excited to be joined by Rotary leaders from Great Britain and Ireland, and around the globe at the Rotary Action Summit 2024!
This is an incredible opportunity to hear from and network with Rotary’s senior leaders, and share with them the amazing work you are doing in your club and community.
Mário César Martins de Camargo
Rotary International President 2025/26
Taking the helm as Rotary International President from July 2025, Brazilian Mario is putting boosting Rotary’s image at the top of his agenda.
John Hewko
Rotary International General Secretary and CEO
CEO since 2011, Hewko oversees more than 800 staff at Rotary’s World Headquarters in Chicago, as well as seven international offices. Hewko will deliver a keynote speech on Rotary GB&I’s North Star initiative, and Rotary International’s investment in Rotary’s future here in Great Britain and Ireland.
Holger Knaack
Past Rotary International President and The Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Elect
Former Rotary International President, Holger is now serving as Trustee of Rotary’s own charity, the Rotary Foundation. Expect amazing examples of how Foundation is changing lives.
Eve Conway
Rotary International Director 2023-25
Eve’s career as a broadcast journalist has certainly given her an eye for a story – something Rotary has plenty of! Eve wants this year’s Action Summit to showcase the best club stories.
Nitesh Joshi
Chair of the Rotary GB&I Board 2024-25
Nitesh will be bringing you updates on the first year of our North Star project, our five-year plan to boost membership to 60,000 by 2028.
Sona Bari
World Health Organization (WHO)
Sona heads external relations for polio eradication at the WHO, where she has worked for 22 years. She manages fundraising and communications responsibilities for the programme, working with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners to manage information and secure funding.
Professor Fiona Macaulay
Director, Rotary Bradford Peace Centre
A member of University of Bradford’s Peace Studies department since 2005, Professor Macaulay is Director of the Rotary Peace Centre at the University, one of 7 Rotary Peace Centres worldwide which have trained more than 1,700 peace fellows from around the globe.
Miriam Otengo
Senior Counsellor, Uganda High Commission, London
A distinguished Ugandan diplomat, Miriam is former Senior Private Secretary to the President of Uganda and child protection volunteer with UNHCR. Her father was killed before she was born, and as a teenager in Northern Uganda she was abducted by LRA rebels. Miriam is also a member of Rotary Club of London Innovation.
Kiera Smitherham-Roberts
Event Host
Introducing your host for the weekend! President of Chichester Rotaract Club and a former Rotary Youth Speaks contestant, Kiera is also an award-winning soprano, musician, actor and writer. Fresh off the back of hosting the Rotary South Conference in 2023, Kiera is excited to be joining us in Newcastle!
Crowne Plaza Newcastle Stephenson Quarter
Stay in the heart of the Action Summit at the venue, The Crowne Plaza Hotel. They are offering a limited number of bedrooms at a special discounted price exclusive for Action Summit Delegates. Please note that after 23rd September the Rotary special discounted rate can't be guaranteed.
Please note: Upgrades and accessible bedrooms are also available. Please call the hotel directly for more details on 0191 562 3333 and quote Rotary and the ref Y43.
More accommodation options
Alternatively, browse the many fantastic hotels across the city to find accommodation to suit your needs on the official accommodation website.
Browse and network with up to 25 Rotary projects, charities and local community groups in the Showcase Exhibition. If you are interested in exhibiting your project or charity in the Showcase, please contact the Events Team for more details.Â
Whilst at the Action Summit, visitors will be making the most of your visit to the historic city of Newcastle with the following excursions:
The ability to book excursions is now closed, but tickets are still available for the Action Summit.
Whilst exploring the streets of Newcastle, we can assure you that you will never be short of things to do.
To see what this exciting city has to offer, head to the NewcastleGateshead official website.
Right in the centre of Newcastle, you will be able to stay both comfortable and connected during your stay at the Crowne Plaza Newcastle Stephenson Quarter Hotel.
Whether you take a trip on the Metro or hop onto one of the many e-scooters in the city, there are plenty of ways to discover as much of Newcastle as you can.
From the Angel of the North to Earl Grey's Monument and every castle and cathedral in between, this beautiful city is steeped in heritage which you will have the freedom to explore.
With an abundance of restaurants and bars, museums, and entertainment venues, you are never going to be short of things to do during your stay in Newcastle.
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Our range of partnership opportunities will allow you to network with Rotary leaders and put your brand at the forefront of an event, bringing like-minded people together to make a positive difference to people’s lives and society.Â
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