| Date/Time | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2025, 8 p.m. | Caucus of the Whole | Virtual |
| All CKI members are welcome to attend this virtual event. Pay attention to upcoming newsletters for registration information. | ||
| Time | Title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | CKI Next Up (invitation only). | Room 403 | |
| CKI Next Up is engaging interactive leadership development for rising CKI leaders. Nominated participants will explore and learn how to apply leadership styles, personal values, self-advocacy, public speaking, grit and goal-setting in their CKI roles. The training helps participants better understand the Next Up concepts and apply lessons in real-world scenarios. | |||
| Presenters | TBD | ||
| Noon-3 p.m. | Registration and check-in. Grab your badge and swag. | Exhibit Hall B | |
| 3:00 p.m. | CKI Opening Session doors open. | Room 406 | |
| 3:30-4:30 p.m. | CKI Opening Session. 2024-25 President Taylor DiCicco welcomes everyone to the convention. | Room 406 | |
| 4:30-6:30 p.m. | District Caucusing. Your voice matters. | Room 402-406 | |
| 6:30-8 p.m. | Dinner on your own. Grab some friends and check out Pittsburgh’s dining scene. | ||
| 8-10 p.m. | Fellowship Mixer. Join us for fun and fellowship with CKI peers. | Even Hotel (Serenity Rooms) | |
| Time | Title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-9 a.m. | Breakfast on your own. | ||
| 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Start your morning strong with yoga! Don’t forget to bring the yoga mat from your room. | Even Hotel (Serenity Rooms) | |
| 9-9:30 a.m. | Kiwanis Kickoff Session flag-bearer lineup. | TBD | |
| 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Kiwanis International Convention Kickoff. | Exhibit Hall A | |
| The joint kickoff session for Kiwanis International and CKI features beloved actor, producer and author Henry Winkler. You’ll be inspired by Winkler’s story and his commitment to helping children reach their full potential. | |||
| Presenters | Henry Winkler | ||
| 11:30-1 p.m. | Lunch & Kiwanis Marketplace | Exhibit Hall B | |
| Lunch is included with registration. During lunch, attendees will be able to peruse the vendors in Kiwanis Marketplace. | |||
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| 1-1:45 p.m. | TBD | Room 402 | |
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| 1-1:45 p.m. | CKI Next Up: How to Persevere with Grit. | Room 403 | |
| Open to all CKI members and Next Up participants. This session will help participants better understand the Next Up concept of grit and apply lessons in real-world scenarios. | |||
| Presenters | Melissa McMann, SLP education and training administrator, and Michelle Study-Campbell, executive director of Youth Programs | ||
| 1-1:45 p.m. | TBD | Rooms 404-405 | |
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| 1-1:45 p.m. | TBD | Room 406 | |
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| 2-2:45 p.m. | TBD | Room 402 | |
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| 2-2:45 p.m. | Next Up: Goal Setting. | Room 403 | |
| Open to all CKI members and Next Up participants. This session will dive into how to transform your leadership goals into actionable plans. | |||
| Presenters | Melissa McMann, SLP education and training administrator, and Michelle Study-Campbell, executive director of Youth Programs | ||
| 2-2:45 p.m. | TBD | Rooms 404-405 | |
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| 2-2:45 p.m. | TBD | Room 406 | |
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| 3-4:30 p.m. | Service with Caitlin’s Smiles. | Room 404-405 | |
| Caitlin’s Smiles supports children with serious health challenges by helping them explore their creative talents in arts and crafts. Join us to put together craft kits for kids in hospitals throughout Pennsylvania. | |||
| Presenters | TBD | ||
| 4 p.m. | Evening of exploration (on your own). | ||
| 8-10 p.m. | Movie night and popcorn. Hang with your CKI friends, eating popcorn and watching a movie selection from the Events and Awards Committee. | Even Hotel (Screening Room) | |
| Time | Title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-9 a.m. | Breakfast on your own. | ||
| 8 a.m. | CKI House of Delegates doors open. | Room 404-405 | |
| 8:30-11:30 a.m. | CKI House of Delegates. | Room 404-405 | |
| Your voice matters! Have a say in the future of CKI. | |||
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Kiwanis Launchpad: Forging the Future. | Exhibit Hall A | |
| (If time allows) In this powerhouse presentation, you’ll be inspired and motivated by speakers to increase your impact when helping the children you serve — and to enhance your leadership skills in both your club and community. You’ll hear from the director of the Fred Rogers Institute, and from an engaging speaker who will teach you how to find joy in conflict through curiosity. | |||
| 11:30 a.m.-noon | Awards and Closing Ceremony rehearsals. (Outgoing and incoming international boards only.) | Room 406 | |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch and Fellowship. Lunch is included with registration. | Exhibit Hall B | |
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| 1-1:45 p.m. | TBD | Room 402 | |
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| 1-1:45 p.m. | TBD | Room 403 | |
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| 1-1:45 p.m. | TBD | Room 404-405 | |
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| 1-1:45 p.m. | TBD | Room 406 | |
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| 2-2:45 p.m. | TBD | Room 402 | |
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| 2-2:45 p.m. | TBD | Room 403 | |
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| 2-2:45 p.m. | TBD | Room 404-405 | |
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| 2-2:45 p.m. | TBD | Room 406 | |
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| 3-3:45 p.m. | CKI Alumni Networking Event. | Room 404-405 | |
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| 4-5 p.m. | Kiwanis Closing Session | Exhibit Hall A | |
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| Presenters | TBD | ||
| 5-7 p.m. | District dinners and closing preparation (on your own). | ||
| 7-9 p.m. | Awards and Closing Ceremony | Room 406 | |
| Celebrate the amazing accomplishments of CKI members, clubs and districts. | |||
| Time | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30-9 a.m. | Board breakfast and meeting (incoming and outgoing boards members only). | |
| All day | CKI attendees depart. See you next year! | |