The PETS 2026 Agenda is presented below. This synopsis is a good baseline to understand the timeline of the event. At the event, a printed version of this agenda is provided to each paid participant.
Attendance at this training venue is defined as participating in the entire two-day event. The topics presented by our Discussion Leaders, the Districts’ Trainers, and the Keynote Speakers build upon each other. Please invest in your Rotary leadership development by setting aside Friday 8:00AM until Saturday 2:30PM. Also, consider making easier the early daily start times – include Thursday lodging if your travel time to Greensboro is greater than one hour.
Thursday, March 19
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30 PM | Reception for ALL Participants [Room TBD] |
The Thursday evening reception is a great time to unwind. Visit with other leaders from across at least seven Rotary districts and, often, other countries. Discussion leaders and district leaders look forward to this fellowship opportunity with all our participants. Generally, our keynote speakers also attend this social event making themselves available to any conversation. Plan now to engage with your Rotary peers at this casual, cash bar event!
Friday, March 20
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Vendor Exhibits open |
| 8:00 AM | Registration until 9:00 AM [Pre-function Area, 3rd floor] |
| 9:00 AM | Individual Meetings by District |
| 11:45 AM | GENERAL SESSION I [Guilford Ballroom, 1st floor] Lunch Featured Speaker: Foundation Trustee Greg Podd |
| 1:15 PM | Break |
| 1:30 PM | Individual Meetings by District: “Effective Leadership” |
| 2:30 PM | Break |
| 2:45 PM | Small Group Session 1 |
| 3:45 PM | Break |
| 4:00 PM | Small Group Session 2 |
| 5:00 PM | Free Time [Best time to check-in at the hotel front desk] |
| 6:15 PM | Reception & Cash Bar |
| 7:00 PM | GENERAL SESSION II [Guilford Ballroom, 1st floor] Dinner Featured Speaker: Peace Scholar Christel Butchart |
| 9:00 PM | Adjourn |
Saturday, March 21
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:15 AM | GENERAL SESSION III [Guilford Ballroom, 1st floor] Breakfast Featured Speaker: Past RI Vice President Mike McGovern |
| 8:45 AM | Individual Meetings by District |
| 9:45 AM | Break |
| 10:00 AM | Small Group Session 3 |
| 11:00 AM | Break |
| 11:15 AM | Small Group Session 4 |
| 12:15 PM | Break |
| 12:30 PM | Vendor Exhibits close |
| 12:30 PM | GENERAL SESSION IV [Guilford Ballroom, 1st floor] Lunch Featured Speaker: PDG Ken Howell |
| 2:30 PM | Adjourn |
Carolinas' PETS 