It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Egypt and to The Rotary Foundation Seminar 2026, bringing together Districts 2451 & 2452 under one shared vision: Create Lasting Impact.
As the host District, we are delighted to offer an experience that combines Rotary learning, fellowship, and the unique spirit of Egypt. Alongside the seminar, you will have the opportunity to discover some of Egypt’s most remarkable treasures, including the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, while enjoying warm Egyptian hospitality.
We look forward to strengthening partnerships, sharing knowledge, and creating lasting memories together.
Egypt is ready to welcome you. Together, let us connect, discover, and Create Lasting Impact.
Dr. Hisham Shawky
District Governor 2026–2027
District 2451-Egypt
The Rotary Foundation is the driving force that enables Rotary to turn vision into meaningful and sustainable action.
This seminar provides a valuable opportunity to deepen our understanding of the Foundation, explore its programs and grant opportunities, and strengthen collaboration between our districts.
By sharing knowledge, experience, and best practices, we can enhance our ability to deliver impactful projects and extend Rotary’s service to the communities that need it most.
I look forward to welcoming you to this important gathering and to advancing, together, the mission of Doing Good in the World.
PDG Abdul Hamid El Awa
District Rotary Foundation Chair 2025-28
D2451 - Egypt
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the TRF Seminar 2026–27. This year promises to be a truly special experience, bringing together Rotarians from two districts in a unique spirit of fellowship, collaboration, and inspiration. We are preparing many special touches and surprises to make these three days memorable, with a distinctive Egyptian flavour and the true spirit of Rotary.
PP Lamiaa Eid
Organizing Committee Chair
Where
Ewart Memorial Hall | The American University in Cairo
When
Friday to Sunday
23-25 October
Speakers
Here are some of our speakers
Dr. Hesham Shawky
District Governor,D2451 .
DG May Monla Chmaitilly
District Governor,D2452 .
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar,
Minister of Health and Population
Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development .
PDG Abdul Hamid ElAwa
TRF Committee Chair
PDG Steve Martin
RI Director-elect 2027-2029
PDG Annemarie Mostert
President Intercountry Committees
Dr. Richard Knowlton
Peace Major Gift Initiative Adviser 2026-29
PDG Sergio Aragon
Host Organizing Committee Chair RI Convention Barcelona 2027
PDG Ashot Karapetyan
DRFC D2452
Dr. Essam Adel Allam
Health Officer UNICEF
Dr. Adham Ismail
Officer-in-Charge at the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office
Dr Selin Yildiz Nielsen
Founder & President Human Migration Institute
PP Lamiaa Eid
Organizign Committe Chair
The ROTARY FOUNDATION SEMINAR PROGRAM DISTRICTS 2451 & 2452
23RD – 25TH OCTOBER 2026 | CAIRO, EGYPT
CREATE LASTING IMPACT
TFF Seminar Program is designed to give our attendees an overview of what to expect throughout the Seminar .
DAY 1 | 23rd OCTOBER 2026
Welcome to Cairo
AN ENCHANTING EVENING ON THE NILE
Welcome Dinner aboard Nile Maxim
Nile Maxim Begin your Cairo experience with an elegant evening cruising along the legendary Nile, enjoying dinner, spectacular views of Cairo by night, and a taste of authentic Egyptian entertainment and hospitality.
DAY 2 | 24TH OCTOBER 2026
The Rotary Foundation Seminar
AN INSPIRING DAY AT HISTORIC AUC
The Rotary Foundation Seminar 2026
Ewart Hall – AUC Tahrir Square
CELEBRATING END POLIO DAY
A day of inspiration, meaningful dialogue, and Rotary fellowship, concluding with an elegant dinner within the historic AUC premises.
Connect • Inspire • Create Lasting Impact
DAY 3 | 25TH OCTOBER 2026
A JOURNEY THROUGH EGYPT'S TIMELESS TREASURES
Pyramids of Giza & Grand Egyptian Museum
Step into the heart of ancient Egypt with an unforgettable visit to the legendary Pyramids of Giza, followed by a journey through thousands of years of history at the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum.
Conclude the experience with a memorable lunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge, surrounded by breathtaking views of the Pyramids.
TRF Seminar Venue
Seminar venue location info and gallery
Ewart Memorial Hall AUC - Cairo
Built between 1927 and 1928, Ewart Memorial Hall in Cairo was funded by a $100,000 anonymous donation to honor inventor William Dana Ewart. The venue became a premier cultural hub, hosting events ranging from 1930s radio concerts by Umm Kulthum to a 1999 speech by Hillary Clinton.
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Registration
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Package Includes
$ 355
- 23 October 2026
Luxury Nile Maxim Dinner Cruise
Dinner and round-trip transportation from Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir. - 24 October 2026
Full Conference Attendance
Including all scheduled sessions, coffee breaks, and dinner. - 25 October 2026
Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Visit
Including round-trip transportation from Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir, professional guide, entrance fees, and lunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge. - Meet & Assist + Airport Transfer 50$ per way per person ( optional)
- Hotel and Accommodation separate fee ( optional)