In less than two months, Rotarians from across Nebraska and Southwest Iowa will gather at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum for Fusion 5650, our 2026 District Conference.
If you have already registered, thank you! If you've been thinking about attending, now is the time to make your plans.
District Conference is more than a weekend event. It's an opportunity to reconnect with friends, discover new ideas, celebrate Rotary's impact, and return home energized for the work ahead. Whether you're a new member, a club leader, or a long-time Rotarian, there will be something for everyone.
Learn. Connect. Be Inspired.
We're putting together a conference filled with practical ideas and inspiring stories.
Friday evening features keynote speaker John Ockenfels, whose around-the-world Rotary Flight to End Polio raised more than $2 million for polio eradication. His remarkable journey demonstrates what can happen when passion, persistence, and Rotary's mission come together. [Fusion_565...ence_Slide | PowerPoint]
Throughout the conference, you'll have opportunities to learn about:
- Membership and club engagement
- Strategic planning and club visioning
- Foundation and Global Grant opportunities
- Rotary Youth Exchange, RYLA, and leadership development
- Women in Rotary
- Rotary Means Business
- Rotary fellowships and connections that extend beyond club boundaries
Most importantly, you'll hear ideas that can be taken home and put into action immediately.
A Setting Unlike Any Other
The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum provides a truly unique backdrop for our conference. From networking beneath the SR-71 Blackbird to celebrating our district's accomplishments surrounded by aviation history, this will be a conference experience you won't soon forget.
Celebrate What Rotary Makes Possible
Fusion 5650 gives us a chance to bring all of those stories together in one place. We'll celebrate outstanding clubs and members, share successes, learn from one another, and strengthen the friendships that make Rotary unique.
Register Today
Early bird pricing remains available through September 24, so don't wait too long to register. Bring a fellow Rotarian, encourage a newer member to attend, or make it a club outing.
Come for the inspiration.
Come for the learning.
Come for the friendships.
Most importantly, come be part of Fusion 5650 as we connect, learn, celebrate, and strengthen Rotary's impact across District 5650.
Plan Ahead for Lodging
If you’re thinking about attending, it’s never too early to book your stay—lodging fills up fast!
🏞️ Mahoney State Park
Choose from 57 cabins or 40 lodge rooms
🔗 https://outdoornebraska.gov/location/eugene-t-mahoney/
🏡 Ashland B&Bs
🏨 Hotel Option
🏨 Camping/Glamping Options