Overview

REM Vilnius (Rotaract European Meeting) hosted 500 Rotary youth representatives from 60 countries around the world to discuss Europe’s potential humanitarian directions. During the 4-7 days event, participants got acquainted with Lithuanian culture, arts, history, and gastronomy. The event also featured various activities and workshops organized to encourage cooperative relations in the development of socially responsible business partnerships in Lithuania. The event brought in more than six figures in revenue - which was also a significant contribution to the Lithuanian economy. The Pre & Post REM was held in other Lithuanian cities: Kaunas and Druskininkai. REM 2018 marked the first time Lithuania’s Rotaractors decided to apply as host for the biannual meeting. Marius Krasauskas, Lithuania’s Rotaract community representative in Europe, and the REM Vilnius 2018 Organising Committee chairman Lukas Puidokas, submitted the winning bid, which was supported by the Lithuanian Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis, Foreign Affairs Minister Linas Linkevičius, Vilnius City Mayor Remigijus Šimašius and Rotary District 1462 Governor Rolandas Statulevičius. Organisers were grateful for the Vilnius Convention Bureau (part of Go Vilnius) consultations in preparing the successful bid. It is symbolic that this event will take place during Lithuania’s jubilee year, when the country will be celebrating their 100th anniversary of the Day of Restoration of Independence. In addition, 2018 marks the Rotaract International community’s 50th anniversary and the European Rotaract community’s 30th anniversary. For more information, see the REM 2018 Facebook page.