PROGRAMME
(subject to change)
All activities take place in HOF (Akureyri Convention Centre) unless otherwise specified.
FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025
REGISTRATION
09:00-17:00
You will find the registration desk in the Hof Convention Center
KIWANIS SHOP
09:00-17:00
Find the right Kiwanis T-shirt, banner, pin, brooch or other Kiwanis items in the Kiwanis shop
WORKSHOP 1 – Tools for clubs
09:00-09:45
Open up to new ways of growing your membership to increase your impact in your area.
WORKSHOP 2 – Dues uncovered
10:00-10:45
You think you’re paying too much dues? Join this workshop to understand where your money goes and what’s in it for you. Ask questions and change your mind about dues payment when belonging to Kiwanis!
WORKSHOP 3 – LG Summit launched
11:00-11:45
Get to know what happened in Copenhagen! What were the key learnings of this European First event? Meet with those who attended and hear it “from the horse’s mouth”!
WORKSHOP 4 – The heart of Kiwanis. A local service project
14:00-14:45
Roll up your sleeves and participate in an exclusive service project that will benefit kids in the Akureyri area.
MEET THE CANDIDATES
15:00-16:00
Attend the introductory presentations of the candidates to key positions in KI-E and KI, ask them questions and exchange points of view with them.
OPENING CEREMONY
17:00-18:30
Join the opening ceremony and get an introduction of Akureyri.
FRIENDSHIP DINNER (ticketed event to be booked via the registration form)
19:30-23:00
Meet up with long time friends again and enjoy an informal dinner.
Dresscode: business casual
SATURDAY, 17 MAY 2025
REGISTRATION
09:00-12:00
KIWANIS SHOP
09:00-17:00
SHOWCASE | EUROPEAN DISTRICTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
10:00-12:00
Attend this infotainment session which will highlight the best actions across all European districts and nations!
HOUSE OF DELEGATES
14:00-17:00
Get informed about the KI-E business and activities. KI-E President Gunnsteinn Björnsson will chair the session, welcome and greet international guests. Delegates from clubs across Europe will be presented with amendments to the KI-E Bylaws. They will also elect a new KI-E vice president and a European candidate for the KI Trustee position. The business session will end with the presentation of the venue of the 2026 European convention.
The House of Delegates on Saturday, 17 May 2025, will be streamed live online to also allow participants to follow the proceedings and vote remotely. Voting is limited to certified delegates who will be contacted personally after being certified as a voting delegate. Watch kiwanis.eu for streaming information.
APERITIF DRINK
17:30
GALA EVENING (ticketed event to be booked via the registration form)
19:00-00:00
Dress up for a gala evening full of surprises as only people of the Far North can organize!
Dresscode: gala attire
SUNDAY, 18 MAY 2025
INDIVIDUAL DEPARTURES
Enjoy your trip back home after this unique experience in the far north, with lots of good memories and inspiring ideas for making Kiwanis even stronger!