Renaissance 2026

Warm greetings from Rotary International District 3205.

It is with immense pride and pleasure that we cordially invite you to Renaissance 2026, the First District Conference of Rotary District 3205, to be held on 21st February 2026 at CIAL Convention Centre, Kochi.

Renaissance 2026 marks the beginning of an inspiring journey themed “Harmony”, bringing together leaders, visionaries, and Rotarians to celebrate service, leadership, and collective purpose.

We are honoured to share the highlights of the Inaugural Day Programme:

Programme Schedule – Day 1 | 21 February 2026 STARTS 9 AM

08:45 – 09:00 AM
Bike Procession by Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians

09:00 – 09:15 AM
Lighting of the Renaissance Torch & Flag Hoisting

09:15 – 09:30 AM
Ceremonial March Past followed by National Anthem

09:30 – 09:45 AM
Welcome Dance by Lakshmi Brijesh & Vaishnavi Brijesh

09:45 – 09:50 AM
Adorning of the Collar and Meeting Called to Order

09:50 – 09:53 AM
Rotary Invocation – Rtn. Anup Vrinda, RC Cochin Pioneers

09:53 – 09:56 AM
Four Way Test – Rtn. Vani Viswanathan, RC Cochin Cosmos

09:56 – 10:10 AM
Welcome Address – Rtn. Jairaj T. S., Conference Chairman

10:10 – 10:20 AM
Lighting of the Lamp

10:20 – 10:25 AM
Video Message from the Rotary International President

10:25 – 10:30 AM
Harmony in RI District 3205 – Past, Present & Future – DLF PDG Dr. K. Ajaya Kumar

10:30 – 10:40 AM
Renaissance of Harmony – Rtn. Dr. G. N. Ramesh, District Governor

10:40 – 10:45 AM
Introduction of the Chief Guest – Rtn. B. Balagopal, DRFC

10:45 – 11:05 AM
Leadership Beyond the Bench – Hon. Dr Justice A. K. Jayasankaran Nambiar, Judge, High Court of Kerala

11:05 – 11:10 AM
Introduction of Guest of Honour – Rtn. Dr. G. N. Ramesh

11:10 – 11:30 AM
Towards Harmony & Success in Life – Padma Vibhushan Dr. Nageswara Reddy

11:30 AM – 11:50 AM
Youth Icon Award Presentation
Musical Performances by Ms. Zeba Tommy & Ms. Nanda Jayadevan

11:50 AM – 12:10 PM
Handing Over the Key of Parpidam
Recognition of Fr. Francis Thaniyath (RC Kodungalloor) for Construction of 1000 Houses

12:10 – 12:25 PM
Partners in Service Awards & Recognitions – Aster Medcity, Dr V P Kuriype ( IMA Cochin ) , Adv SAS Navas ( RSC) , ACP Ashwathy Jiji ( Kerala Police ) , Jigeesh Narayanan ( ROPE) & Ajosh Joy ( E- Scrappe)

12:25 – 12:45 PM
Address by PDG Dr. Deepak Purohit
Rotary International President’s Representative

Your gracious presence will add immense value and prestige to this landmark event as we come together in unity and Rotary spirit to celebrate leadership, service, and harmony.

We look forward to your esteemed presence at Renaissance 2026. Please do join us for lunch thereafter.
RENAISSANCE 2026 – CELEBRATING ROTARY, CELEBRATING HUMANITY!!

With warm regards,

Rtn. Dr. G. N. Ramesh
District Governor
Rotary International District 3205

Dress Code – Formal