District Conference 2026 Red Deer

Contact: Gord Cox
01
May
2026
Calgary West
May 01, 2026 7:00 p.m. – May 03, 2026 2:30 p.m.
Pidherney Event Centre
4725 43 Street
Red Deer, AB T4N 6Z3
Canada
This year's conference promises to be a dynamic weekend with Rotarians and Friends coming together to Celebrate and "Unite for Good"!
 
CLICK HERE FOR THE DISTRICT 5360 REGISTRATION PAGE
 
Promo Codes currently available, must be entered at registration Check out.  They are:
 
1.  Promo Code "EB15"  for a 15% early bird discount on full registration
2.  Promo Code "FIRSTTIME" for a 30% discount for those attending a District conference for the first time.
 
House of Friendship

The House of Friendship is our Rotary-style expo—where clubs showcase projects, fundraisers, and fellowship, and sponsors share their products. Think of the House of Friendship as the heartbeat of the Conference. It’s the hub of connection, conversation, and collaboration; the perfect place to learn, share, and build relationships.

Tables are $50 each, maximum 2 tables.

Register and pay for your table now.  Applications close April 27, 2026.

BOOK YOUR HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP TABLE HERE

Included with Full Registration (Agenda):
  • Friday May 1, 2026 
    • 4:00 - 7:00 pm Registration & Check-in Opens
    • 7:00 pm DG Welcome and Dueling Pianos Party
  • Saturday May 2, 2026
    • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm  Registration & Check-in & House of Friendship
    • 8:00 - 9:30 am   Continental Breakfast, meet and greet
    • 9:30 am              Opening Ceremonies, Welcomes and Keynote Speaker, Louisa Horne (Rotarian)
    • Noon                  Lunch & House of Friendship
    • 2:30 - 4:30 pm   Keynote Speaker, Chris Koch, ("If I can")
    • 5:30 pm              Foundation / Polio Plus invitational Cocktail 
  • Sunday May 3, 2026
    • 8:00 - 9:00 am    Breakfast/socialize & House of Friendship
    • 9:00 am – 11:30   Awards, Keynote Speaker, Chandra Crawford (Olympic Gold Medalist)
    • 11:30 - 1:00 pm    Lunch & House of Friendship
    • 1:00 - 2:30 pm     Keynote Speaker, Tareq Haddad (Peace by Chocolate), Celebrations and Closing Ceremonies
Kick Off Friday Night with the DG Welcome Party featuring the Dueling Pianos from Las Vegas
 
 
Full Registration - 
 
Note:  PROMO CODES must be entered at time of registration 
- Full registration $339.00 pp
- Early Bird Promo Code -"EB15" expires Feb. 15th - 15% discount
- First Time attendance Promo code -  "FIRSTTIME" - 30% discount
Additional options:
- Youth Pricing  $199 pp
- Dueling Pianos only - $40 pp  (will be open to the public)
- Gala Dinner Sat only $100 pp
- Interact/Rotaract - Saturday only (9-5, no dinner) $25.00 pp
Registrations may be cancelled up to and including April 17. A $50 administrative fee will be retained.
 
Accommodation 
Block rooms held for Rotary expire February 28, 2026
  1. Holiday Inn & Suites Red Deer South, 33 Petrolia Drive Red Deer, 403-348-8485
  1. Holiday Inn Express 50 Ave, 2803 50th Ave Red Deer, 403-343-2112, (Breakfast included)
  1. Holiday Inn Express Red Deer North, 6433 Orr Drive Red Deer, 587-457-5851 (Breakfast Included)
Campground
  • The Westerner Park RV Resort (south end of Red Deer) has a year-round campground.
  • No overnight parking in the Pidherney Centre Parking lots as per Red Deer City Bylaws.
  • https://www.westernerpark.ca/rv-resort/
Home Stay - We are also looking at the possibility of Home Stay Hospitality at Rotarians Homes - stay tuned for more information.
Regular communications on the exciting plans for the District Conference in May are planned.  Watch for more news by various social media channels.
 
No overnight parking (RV or camping, etc.) in the Pidherney Centre Parking Lot as per Red Deer Bylaw.