CONVENTION PROGRAMME

(subject to change)

All activities will take place inside the Admiral conference room at the Hilton London Metropole.

SATURDAY, 16 AUGUST 2025


REGISTRATION DESK

8:30 OPEN
You will find the registration desk at the entrance of the Admiral conference room  


KIWANIS SHOP

8:30 OPEN
Support Kiwanis UK Fundraising efforts by purchasing Kiwanis related items at the Kiwanis UK shop desk


BOARD MEETING

9:00 – 10:00
Kiwanis UK Board meets to discuss outstanding matters and finalize issues for convention.


OPENING SESSION

10:15 – 10:30
Join the opening session and call to order of convention 2025


WORKSHOP – Tools for clubs

10:30 – 11:15
Open up to new ways of growing your membership to increase your impact in your area.


BREAK

11:15 – 11:30
Enjoy a quick coffee and tea intermission


COMMITTEE REPORTS

11:30 – 12:00
This session which will present actions across all committees


YEAR IN REVIEW – KIWANIS UK CLUBS

12:00 – 12:30
 
This session which will present the best actions across Kiwanis United Kingdom!


LUNCH
12:30 – 13:30

Buffet Lunch served in the Tyburn Kitchen


HOUSE OF DELEGATES

14:00 – 16:00

Get informed about the KNUK business and activities. KNUK Coordinator Richardo Whyte will chair the session, welcome and greet international guests. Delegates from KNUK clubs will be presented with amendments to the KI-E Bylaws. They will also elect a new Vice coordinator and a elect candidates for the KNUK Trustee positions. We will have a presentation from the KIE President designate followed by a keynote address from the Young Mayor of Barking & Dagenham The business session will end with the presentation of the location of the 2026 Kiwanis United Kingdom convention.

The House of Delegates on Saturday, 16 August 2025, is open to everyone, however voting is limited to certified delegates only. Each club must submit delegate registration form to the KNUK Secretary.

FUNDRAISING & AWARDS EVENING GALA

(Event ticket is booked via the online registration form)
18:00 – 23:00 
Prepare for a gala evening full of fellowship and fun as we celebrate each other while raising funds to support the initiatives of Kiwanis United Kingdom in the UK. Join us for the inaugural launch of the “Kiwanis Youth Impact Award” and be entertained by the youthful talent of violinist Dominico Nenwadudu . Dancing the night away to the sensational voice of singer and songwriter Adelaide Mackenzie. All while enjoying a 3 course meal served by the culinary team at the Hilton London Metropole.

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