CONFERENCES AREA
“SPEAKER’S CORNER”

Friday October 25

Morning

09:30 – 10:00  Broadcast of Thomas Kuti Final

10:00 – 10:30  Broadcast of Thomas Kuti Final

10:30 – 11:00  Broadcast of Thomas Kuti Final

11:00 – 11:30  Broadcast of Thomas Kuti Final

11:30 – 12:00  Broadcast of Thomas Kuti Final

12:00 – 12:30  Lions Rehabilate Ukraine
Sacha Lehner

12:30 – 13:00  International Lions Regatta Sailing Against Drugs
Drazen Melcic
International fund raising event for prevention and rehabilitation against narcotics abuse, regatta sailing in Croatia

Afternoon

13:00 – 13:30  Longevity: a new situation to face for better living all together
Renzo Taffarello
We all live a longer life with unexpected social, economic, and personal impacts. Difficulties and opportunities are ahead. This is LONGEVITY and it will have direct implications on Lions’s services, among them: inclusion, multi-generations issues, economics, etc. Society and govt are not prepared.

13:30 – 14:00  YCE Mission 1.5
Isabelle Rolland Frances
In this 20-minute speech, we will explore how the International Youth Exchange Program promotes and realizes the concept of “Better Together “. The discussion will focus on how the program bridges cultural divides, fosters mutual respect and enhances global citizenship among young people.

14:00 – 14:30  From the cultural roots to the socio-economic growth of Europe
Antonio Marte
It is proposed to use the ancient Roman roads, widespread throughout Europe, as a “common thread” around which each country can conduct a census of all material assets (archaeological, artistic, architectural) and all immaterial ones (music, popular traditions, landscapes, gastronomy).

14:30 – 15:00  Spring of healing Academy
Marin Florin Illies
An example of good practice: The project is dedicated to constructing a new building for SPRING OF HEALING ACADEMY for the children of Mrima village, Kwale region, Kenya as well as offering them decent learning conditions and medical support: classrooms, water, clothing, notebooks, vaccines, medicine.

15:00 – 15:30  Fly Therapy Vol Ale
Giorgio Barbacovi
Give a smile to “Special kids” with a day of flying (sharing and inclusion)

15:30 – 16:00  Kili for Kids
Inna Flaga, Elisabeth Haderer

Third Kili for Kids project – Base Camp Everest – Nepal

16:00 – 16:30  Lions Quest
Zana Glavendekic
Social Emotional Learning program of LCIF

16:30 – 17:00 Lions Vision screening bus
Dr Jean-Paul Tavin

17:00 – 17:30  Save Med’Sea Up to You
Marc Raynal, Jacques Bresson
Among all the possible projects, we have chosen to focus particularly on an initiative in favor of the Mediterranean. It is the most polluted semi-enclosed sea in the world. The Mediterranean represents 1% of the world’s marine waters, but contains 8% of all microplastics.

17:45 – 18:45  LCIF Recognition
LCIF Chairperson Dr Patti Hill

Saturday October 26

Morning

10:00 – 10:30 YCE a great key for more Inclusion and diversity
Isabelle Rolland Frances
In this 20-minute speech, we will delve into how the International Youth Exchange Program serves as a powerful catalyst for promoting inclusion and diversity. We will explore the program’s ability to break down cultural barriers, foster understanding, and celebrate differences among young people.

10:30 – 11:00  Lions Quest
Vanessa Jaroski

Social Emotional Learning program of LCIF

11:00 – 11:30  Africa and Europe Common or no future
Hermann Heinemann

11h30 – 12h00 Save your Bee
Jean Marchal, Marc Raynal
“Bees are disappearing…” It is not enough to simply say it; we must also understand why and take action accordingly. Their mortality rate has increased from 5% in 1995 to 30%, and one-third of what we consume is produced thanks to their pollination.

12:00 – 12:30  Move for the Planet
Annette Brand

12:30 – 13:00  Banca degli occhi
Nicoletta Nati

Afternoon

13:00 – 13:30  European Lions for Sustainability and Environment
Johann Sheiner

13:30 – 14:00  Why you should start a Leo Club today!
Luc Debois

14:00 – 14:30 ILO Council European working together
Michele Von Moos, Emil Brunner

14:30 – 15:00 Mission 1.5 question and answer
Elena Appiani

15:00 – 15:30 Ways to help Ukraine people
Natalyia Koval

15:30 – 16:00 Ways to help Ukraine people
Serhii Denisenko

Thursday October 24

Morning

10:00 – 10:30  International LEO crisis relief : First aid project in Lebanon

10:30 – 11:00  Africa and Europe Common or no future
Hermann Heinemann

Presentation about the necessity, advantages and risks of European-African cooperation

12:00 – 12:30  Lions and Vision
Dr Jean-Paul Tavin

12:30 – 13:00  SEN
Walter Swoboda

Demographic change is a challenge for all Lions in Europe. There will be talks about the consequences of demographic change and activities for and together with older adults.  We will present proven examples for the Lions organization, older adults in Lions Clubs and in the society for a better life in old age.

Afternoon

13:00 – 13:30  Leos Cooperation in the DACH region 
Michele Von Moos, Emil Brunner

Discover Othmar Fetz’s inspiring journey with LEO and Lions Clubs worldwide and learn how to become a better leader through service.

13:30 – 14:00  The art and Science of inflential leadership
Ralph Watson

15:00 – 15:30  Lions can be environmentally friendly all the way
Dr Marie-Christine Tavin

15:30 – 16:00  New Voices Europe
Alper Koculu, Elsabeth Haderer, Dia Vonaris
Eng
Information about our NV initiatives, Firesides and NV program

16:00 – 16:30  Leo Lion Cultural Exchange Ambassador
Allyssa Cho
Eng
To explain what is this specific program, why and how Allyssa register to it, etc

16:30 – 17:00  Lions United for Ukraine
Serhii Deninsenko

17:00 – 17:30  EF Venice 2027
Elena Appiani