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• Friday, 24 June
• Saturday, 25 June
• Sunday, 26 June
• Monday, 27 June
• Tuesday, 28 June

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FRIDAY, 24 JUNE

MORNING
Garden Walk at Planten un Blomen
Time: 9:00 am 
Cost: Free
Location: There will be a hostess at the garden entrance gate next to the CCH from 9:00 to 10:00 am, she will provide maps and guidance.
Capacity: No limit 

Situated next to the Congress Center Hamburg and covering 450,000 square meters of reclaimed medieval fortifications, the Planten un Blomen park lives up to its name. Planten un Blomen is Low German and translates to 'Plants and Flowers'. This park offers splendid green views where you can picnic under Mediterranean fig trees or view a Japanese teahouse. President Sharon even enjoyed a rest in one of the many Adirondack chairs. Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs4JAkIl0MA

City Walking Tour [SOLD OUT]
Time: 9:30 am
Cost: Free
Location: Entrance to the CCH. Ticket must have be selected at registration.
Capacity: 40 (wait list for additional individuals who are interested)

Officially known as the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Hamburg is a beautiful, walkable city. Join local Zontians as they provide a casual introduction to the city’s sights, culture and things to know. This tour will help you learn more about life in Hamburg and how to make the best of your stay. 

AFTERNOON
Senate Reception at Hamburg City Hall [SOLD OUT]
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

READ BEFORE YOU REGISTER: 
This event requires special security clearance. You will be required to provide your passport information to register. You will be provided with a location to pick up your official entry credentials on the morning of 24 June. You may not enter the event without credentials, passport and proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test (if still required). Please dress appropriately (no shorts) and only bring a small handbag. Do not sign up for this event if you will not be able to attend. 

Tour the City Hall on Your Own
The City Hall is open for public tours. If you cannot attend the special reception, be sure to book a tour on your own. The City Hall is open Mon — Sun from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
https://www.hamburg-travel.com/see-explore/sightseeing/hamburg-town-hall/sightseeing-tours-in-the-hamburg-city-hall/

Shopping & Dining
Time: On your own
Cost: Free
Location: See below
Capacity: No limit

Hamburg has numerous opportunities for shopping and dining. Here are a few you can visit:

Mönckebergstrasse
The Mönkebergstrasse is one of the main shopping streets in Hamburg. This charming area — close to the main station and the historic City Hall — is home to large department stores, fashion boutiques and small retail businesses.
https://www.hamburg.com/shopping/destinations/11893246/moenckebergstrasse/

Europa Passage 
The Europa Passage is an impressive indoor shopping mall located right at the Jungfernstieg and only steps away from the Rathaus. Shop and grab a bite to eat while you are there. https://www.europa-passage.de/en/ 

Spitalerstrasse
Spitalerstrasse, the pedestrian street in Central Hamburg's shopping district, ranks among the 10 most-visited streets in Germany. https://www.hamburg.com/shopping/destinations/11893258/spitalerstrasse/

Colonnaden
The elegant Colonnaden pedestrian street features magnificent Wilhelminian architecture, specialty boutiques and multiple outdoor dining options. https://www.hamburg.com/shopping/destinations/11893052/colonnaden/

EVENING
Summer Opera, Mozart: Figaro
Time: 7:00 PM (confirm on ticket receipt)
Cost: Approximately €50,00 (VAT included)
Location: Musikhochschule für Musik und Theater (15 min walk from CCH)
General information: https://www.hfmt-hamburg.de/start
Link to book ticket: https://www.eventim.de/en/event/14188089/?affiliate=VUE 
Promotion code: FIGARO
Capacity: 150 (after restrictions are lifted, capacity will increase to 400)

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This is an invitation only event. Details will be sent to attendees from the Zonta International Headquarters offices.

SATURDAY, 25 JUNE

Address: Congressplatz 1, 20355 Hamburg, Germany
How to get to the CCH: https://www.cch.de/en/visit/arrival

CCH is located right next to Planten un Blomen, near the Hamburg Dammtor station, behind the Radisson Blu Hamburg. Note: This is NOT the exhibition center.  

Registration, Lobby
Credentialing, Lobby
Zonta Store, Hall Y
Marketplace, Hall Y
Zonta Foundation for Women Booth, Hall 1 Foyer

2020-2022 Governors Meetup
2022-2024 Governors Meetup
Area Directors Meetup & 5 Things to Knowe
Foundation Ambassadors Meetup
Zonta USA Caucus Meetup
First Timers' Meet and Greet
German Union of Zonta Clubs Meetup

Corporate Showcase, Hall X Foyer

Workshops set one - Hall X and Y. 
Workshops for virtual attendees on Whova Convention App.
To learn about workshops, click HERE.

AFTERNOON
Noon to 1:30 PM - Lunch on your own.

• Stop at a café in the morning and bring a sandwich with you for a picnic lunch in Planten un Blomen.
• Walk to the Hamburg Dammtor station for options, including Brugmann Fresh Market, asiahung, Fresh Tasty Rolls, Starbucks, Dunkin’, McDonalds and more.
• Dine at the Radisson Blu or one of the other nearby hotels.
• Make reservations at one of the many dine-in restaurants that are a short walk from the CCH, such as under the chandeliers of the outdoor tents of the upscale Tarantella  https://www.tarantella.hamburg/.

Corporate Showcase, Hall X Foyer continues.

Workshops set two and three, Hall X and Hall Y.
Workshops for virtual attendees on Whova Convention App.
To learn about workshops, click HERE.

Great Girls Meet Great Women
To learn about the cross-mentoring program, click HERE.

Rehearsals in Hall 1

This is an invitation only event. Details will be sent to attendees from the Zonta International Headquarters offices. Invitations to individuals, clubs and districts who qualify for the reception will be issued in May 2022. Questions? Please write ZIFoundation@zonta.org. 
Click to view the Foundation Donor Reception Recognition Criteria.

Dinner Cruise #1
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (arrive no later than 6:45 PM) | Cost: €59,00 (VAT included)
Location: Barkassen-Meyer office, Landungsbrücken, pier 2 waterfront
Capacity: 316 (see notes below)

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In a 2-hour round trip, travel to the most beautiful and interesting corners of the Port of Hamburg: UNESCO World Heritage “Warehouse District” with its canals (tide-dependent), HarbourCity, Elbphilharmonie, many well-known and unknown bridges, locks and container terminals, quays, the large docks of Blohm+ Voss, container ships and cargo ships. Knowledgeable and amusing explanations in English are provided by the ship's captain.

Each guest receives a well-served whole fish roll (or a vegetarian alternative) and two drinks (beer or soft drink). Additional drinks can be purchased on board for a cash payment.

Ships: MS HAMBURGER DEERN up to 80 guest

Large space BarkasseENNSTAL up to 80 guests

Art-BarkasseLÜTTE DEERN up to 60 guests

Art-BarkasseGERDA 2.0 up to 60 guests

Comfort-BarkasseHANSEAT up to 36 guests

Notes: These cruises require a minimum of 80 participants to run. Then additional boats will be added as they fill. If a boat cannot be filled, the last registrants to be added may be cancelled.

SUNDAY, 26 JUNE

Activities at the Congress Center Hamburg. All delegates should bring chargers for their laptops and mobile devices for voting. All seats in Hall 1 have power outlets; there are no USB ports on the seats.

MORNING
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (hours vary by area)

Registration, Credentialing, Zonta Store, Marketplace and Zonta Foundation for Women Booth

Opening Ceremony - Welcome to Hamburg, Parade of Flags, and keynote speakers.
Business Session 1 
Presentation from the Zonta International President
Virtual attendees view via Whova Convention App.

Noon to 1:30 PM – Lunch on your own.

Business Session 2 
Education Speakers
Remarkable Women, Powerful Stories

Business Session 3
International Nominating Committee Report 
Candidate speeches for the Zonta International Board and International Nominating Committee
Virtual attendees view via Whova Convention App.

Elections open - Delegates may remain in Hall 1 auditorium if they require assistance

EVENING
Dine Around with Hamburg Zontians  SOLD OUT
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM 
Cost: Free (a non-refundable $30 donation recommended)
Location: Private homes in Hamburg and nearby communities
Capacity: 400+ SOLD OUT
This event is a unique opportunity to enjoy an intimate dinner experience in the homes of Hamburg Zontians. 

Discover German hospitality and Zonta spirit while meeting other Zontians. Your host will provide a dinner, drinks and warm conversation. The number of dinner participants per home will be from 4 to 20 Zontians. Each individual will be responsible for travel to and from the dinner location, but your hosts will help you with instructions and directions. 

Registration is open only to Zontians (18 years and older), and it is not available for guests. Registration will allow you to request the name of one other Zontian with whom you would like to attend the dinner. We will try to honor all requests but cannot guarantee that all requests will be accommodated. If necessary, you may be asked to show your vaccination card or proof of a negative COVID-19 test on arrival.

In honor of your host, you are asked to make a non-refundable charitable donation of US$30 to the Zonta Foundation for Women International Service Fund on the registration form. 

• You grant permission for Zonta to provide your information to the Dine Around planning committee. 
• This dinner takes place in a personal home, and you will receive a contact name and address closer to the event. 
• You will be provided directions to the home, but transportation to the location will be your responsibility.  
• The event is entirely voluntary; and, as such, you waive any liability against Zonta, the host and their agents for damages or expenses arising from the event. 
• You will be asked to make a non-refundable US$30 charitable donation to the Zonta Foundation for Women in honor of your Dine Around host. This donation will be applied to your individual giving record and counted in your cumulative giving to the Foundation.

MONDAY, 27 JUNE

Registration, Credentialing, Zonta Store, Marketplace and Zonta Foundation for Women Booth. 
Elections support at the Credentials Desk prior to the Business Session.

Business Session 4
Keynote Presentation from Wanjiku "Wawa" Gatheru
Bylaws
Workshops - set four, Hall Y (for non-delegates). To learn about workshops, click HERE.
Virtual attendees view and attend workshops via Whova Convention App.
Note: The ZI Bylaws sessions will not be broadcasted.

If there is a tie, an announcement will be made in the morning and a runoff ballot will take place over the lunch break.

Election results
Bylaws 
If there is a tie, an announcement will be made in the morning and a runoff ballot will take place over the lunch break.

Workshops - set five, Hall Y (for non-delegates). To learn about workshops, click HERE.
Virtual attendees view election results via Whova Convention App. Bylaws session will not be broadcasted.

Bylaws

This is an invitation only event. Details will be sent to attendees from the Zonta International Headquarters offices.

Governors' Reunion Dinner
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM 
Cost: US$125
Location: Radisson Blu

Calling all governors, including the class of 2020-2022. Put on your Zonta pins, and get ready for an evening of smiles. This is your time for catching up with one another and reflecting on your Zonta stories.

Dinner Cruise #2
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (arrive no later than 6:45 PM)
Cost: €54,50 (VAT included) 
Location: Barkassen-Meyer office, Landungsbrücken, pier 2 waterfront
Capacity: 316

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TUESDAY, 28 JUNE

Registration, Credentialing and Zonta Foundation for Women Booth. 

Memorial Service
Join us as we honor active Zontians who have left us this past biennium. Information will be sent to the districts on how to submit names.

Business Session 5
Keynote Presentation from Nankali Maksud
Virtual attendees view via Whova Convention App 

Business Session 6
2020-2022 International Service Project Presentations and Progress Reports
Virtual attendees view via Whova Convention App 

Business Session 7
Meritorious Service Award Presentation
International Honorary Award Acceptance video from Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
Membership Recognition
Zonta Service Recognition Awards
Share Your Story Presentations
Ukrainian Zontians Presentation
Handover to the Next Biennium

Business Session 8
2022-2024 Biennial Goals
2022-2024 Fundraising Goals
2022-2024 Spending Plans
Welcome to Brisbane - Call to the 2024 Zonta International Convention

EVENING
Closing Banquet
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM 
Cost: US$165
Location: CCH Hall 3 (main level behind stairs/escalators)
Capacity: 1,500

Come together as a Zonta International community for the 2022 Closing Banquet. This evening will offer friendship and laughs and honor the changeover of leadership with the installation ceremony recognizing the outgoing Zonta International Board, Governors and International Nominating Committee and introducing the new 2022-2024 leadership team.