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District Conference 2026 - Red Deer

May 01, 2026 7:00 p.m. - May 03, 2026 2:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time  

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Early bird discount available until Feb. 15 - Promotional code - "EB15" 15% discount First Time attendee - Promotional Code "FIRSTTIME" - 30% discount CLICK APPLY AND CONFIRM PRICE REDUCTION BEFORE PAYMENT This year's conference promises to be a dynamic weekend with Rotarians and Friends coming together to Celebrate and "Unite for Good"!

DISCON 2026, May 1 - 3

Registration Options

Promo Codes currently available,  at Check out:
  1. Enter Code, (EB15)  or (FIRSTTIME)
  2. Click Apply,
  3. Ensure discount is applied by checking the final price.
Full registration            $339.00 pp
Early Bird -  Promo Code -"EB15" expires Feb. 15th - 15% discount
First Time attendance Promo code -  "FIRSTTIME" - 30% discount (no expiration)
 
Youth Pricing              $199 pp
Dueling Pianos only      $40 pp  (Option to purchase additional tickets for friends and family when you register).
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.
 
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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

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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")
    • 5:00 pm              Foundation / Polio Plus invitational Cocktail 
    • 5:30 pm              DG Welcome Cocktail event
    • 7:00 pm              Gala Dinner and Awards
  • 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
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Agenda Details

Kick Off Friday Night with the DG Welcome Party featuring the Dueling Pianos from Las Vegas
 
Van Walraven, the Godfather of Las Vegas dueling Pianos, will be joined by his daughter, Avalon Wlaraven.
 
Van was the first dueling piano show in Las Vegas.  He opened New York, New York January 1, 2001.  Since then, hundreds of people have been trained by him to do "The" Vegas dueling pianos show.  Still residing in Veags and working on all 7 continents, Van has been an innovator and leader in the Dueling peiano world.
 
The energy, chemistry and pure talent this due offers will leave you wanting more!

Keynote Speakers

 
Ms. Louisa Horne DG 2019-2020
Rotary Club of Halifax Harbourside (Rotarian)
 
Louisa is an educator, entrepreneur and business leader. A former geologist, teacher, certified business coach, and Chief Academic Officer of national educational companies, Louisa is now an independent Management Consultant (CMC), specializing in leadership development and strategic thinking. 
 
 
Mr. Chris Koch "If I Can"
Motivational Speaker  (If I can)
 
"If you heard DG Manon talk when she travelled the district, you will have heard about her experiences in saying YES"  

One of our District Conference speakers is all about YES and would you believe he’s doing it from the perspective of a person who was born with limited physical ability?

This is Chris Koch. You’ll be captivated by his stories; you’ll be inspired to look at your life with a fresh perspective; perhaps you’ll even be touched and inspired to move through the difficult times you might be going through right now.

Don’t let this be the year when you say : “I should have been there to see and hear this guy in person”.

Let this be the year you say YES and come and witness for yourself, feel Chris’ genuine passion life as he shares the power of a mindset fueled by HUMOUR, possibility and hope. 

 

Key Note Speakers Sunday

 
Key Note Speaker:  Chandra Crawford (https://chandracrawfordspeaking.com/)
Key Note Speaker:  Tareq Haddad (Peace by chocolate)
 

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Accomodation Options

Block rooms held for Rotary expire February 28, 2026, ranging in price from $135 - $175 per night plus taxes.

Holiday Inn & Suites Red Deer South, 33 Petrolia Drive Red Deer, 403-348-8485 
Holiday Inn Express 50 Ave, 2803 50th Ave Red Deer, 403-343-2112, (Breakfast included)
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.
 
No overnight parking (RV or camping, etc.) in the Pidherney Centre Parking Lot as per Red Deer Bylaw.
Where
Pidherney Event Centre
4725 43 Street
Red Deer, AB T4N 6Z3
Canada
Links
Westerner RV Park
Holiday Inn & Suites Red Deer South
Holiday Inn Express 50 Ave
Holiday Inn Express Red Deer North
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