What to expect during the 23rd Soroptimist International Convention

Three days in Prague

Inspiration. Connection. Action.

Three days of inspiration, connection and action, bringing Soroptimists and guests from around the world together in Prague.

Through keynote speakers, international panels, Federation-led sessions, interactive discussions and opportunities to meet and exchange ideas, we will learn from one another and turn our shared commitment into impact.

Throughout the Convention

Meet. Discover. Connect.

Explore our Soroptimist Storyboard Exhibition, visit the Federation and Partner Booths, discover Soroptimist projects and products from around the world, and meet our Convention partners and sponsors.

A lively meeting place to exchange ideas, make connections and experience the diversity of our global Soroptimist community.

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Welcome to Prague

Wednesday · Get together day

Morning

Charity Golf Tournament

Start your Convention in a different way! We are exploring the possibility of a special golf tournament in Prague, bringing Soroptimists, partners and friends together while raising funds and awareness for the SI Gender Medicine Campaign.

Further details and registration information will follow.

11.00 – 19.00

Registration Open

12.30 – 14.00

SI General Meeting and Updates

14.30 – 15.45

First-Timers & Next Generation Get-Together

A lively opportunity for first-time Convention participants and Next Generation Soroptimists (under 35 years of age) to meet, connect and get to know each other.

19.30 – 21.30

Welcome Gathering

Meet old friends and make new ones as we begin our Convention together in Prague.

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Stronger Together For All Women & Girls

Thursday · Openning Day

Morning

Official Opening Ceremony

Flag Ceremony and Roll Call of Soroptimist International Countries & Territories.

Keynote · Presentations · International Panel

Global Perspectives. Shared Action.

An inspiring opening programme bringing global perspectives on the realities facing women and girls today — and how we can work together to create change.

Special International Keynote Speaker
To be announced

Also featuring Christina Lamb, award-winning international journalist and author.

Further international speakers and panelists will be announced.

Featured Speaker

Christina Lamb

Award-winning International Journalist & Author

Christina Lamb is one of the world's leading foreign correspondents and an award-winning author.

Lunch

Lunch & Soroptimist Storyboard Exhibition

Afternoon

Five Federations — Five Perspectives

Our five Soroptimist International Federations will host parallel side events, bringing regional experiences, projects and priorities into our global conversation.

The afternoon concludes by bringing the Federations together to share key recommendations and calls to action from their side events.

19.00 – 22.00

Friendship Night

Theme: Stronger Together for all Women and Girls

An evening to celebrate our International Soroptimist Friendship.

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From Inspiration to Action

Friday · Turning ideas into impact

Morning

Women’s Health & Wellbeing

Keynote by Dr Jeanine Roeters van Lennep, followed by an international panel and interactive discussion.

Late Morning · Parallel Side Events

Explore the Issues Shaping the Future

Advocacy - United Nations - CEDAW
Next Generation Soroptimists
SI Health gender medicine awareness campaign
Women’s health and wellbeing
Women’s involvement in AI
Lunch

Lunch & Soroptimist Storyboard Exhibition

Afternoon

From Discussion to Action

Key recommendations from the side events
Soroptimist International Advocacy and the five SI Pillars
Next Generation Soroptimists
Taking our Convention messages forward
16.00 – 17.00

Closing Ceremony

Change of Soroptimist International Insignia.

19.30 – 22.00 · SI Convention Dinner

Step into the Era
Where Soroptimists Began

Join us for a very special final evening in one of Prague’s most beautiful historic venues, Municipal House, Prague.

Programme updates

More to come

More speakers and programme details will be announced in the coming months.

This is a preliminary programme and is subject to change.

JOIN US IN PRAGUE

Be part of the Soroptimist International Convention 2027 and connect with members from across our global network.