United States Naval Academy Walking Tour (Ticketed Event)
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday Night Activity (Ticketed)
9:00pm – 11:30pm
Regional Hospitality Suites Open
Saturday, August 22, 2026
7:00am-3:00pm
Registration Desk Open
8:00am-9:00am
Opening Breakfast (Ticketed)
9:00am-3:00pm
Exhibits Open
9:10am-10:00am
Educational Sessions 1
10:10am-11:00am
Educational Sessions 2
11:10am-12:00pm
Educational Sessions 3
12:15pm-1:45pm
Fellowship Luncheon (Ticketed)
2:15pm-4:00pm
House of Delegates I / CDKF Annual Meeting
4:00pm-5:00pm
Past Governors Meeting – Conference Theater
6:00pm-7:00pm
Governor’s Reception – Regency Foyer
7:00pm-9:30pm
Governors Gala (Ticketed)
9:30pm-11:30pm
Regional Hospitality Suites Open
Sunday, August 23, 2026
8:00am-8:45am
House of Delegates II
9:00am-11:00am
Inspirational Breakfast/Transfer of Leadership (Ticketed)
* Subject to change
Convention Sponsorships & Program Advertisements
Please consider sponsoring our annual 2026 Capital District Kiwanis Convention this summer from August 21-23, 2026 at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Annapolis, MD. Complete sponsorship information is available here.
Sponsorships or Advertisements in the District Convention Program can be purchased until August 1, 2026 by completing this form.
Club Delegates
At our district convention this August, each club in good standing, shall be entitled to seat up to three (3) delegates, two (2) of whom should be the club president and president-designate. All club delegates shall be active members of the clubs they represent.
The results of this form will be used to produce Delegate Passes which will be included in the registration envelopes of club and at-large delegates.
Exhibiting at Convention
If your club would like to exhibit a project that your are proud of and want to share with other clubs in the Capital District, please sign up for an exhibit table at the convention at no cost. You can sign-up, by sending an email to Exhibits Chairperson Mike Lewis.
Hotel Information
Capital District Kiwanis has negotiated a rate of $139.00/night ($158.46 including tax) for sleeping rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis through August 6, 2026. To make sleeping room reservations, please click here.
Registration Information
Kiwanis Early Bird Package Registration rate of $250.00 is good through July 25, 2026 – which includes all conference materials, Friday Casino Night with Hors d’oeuvres, and all 4 ticketed general meal sessions (Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Breakfast). This package rate will increase to $275.00 after July 25th.
There is no registration fee for non-Kiwanian guests attending with a registered Kiwanis member. Couples who are both Kiwanis members must register separately.
Kiwanis members/guests who are not coming for the entire weekend can register a la carte for the sessions they would like to attend:
A la carte Registration ($60 / $80 after July 25, 2026) – This will allow attendance to all sessions other than Casino Night and the general sessions and allow the a la carte selection of meals:
After August 15th, Online Registration will close and there will be no on-site registration. Don’t delay…..register today!
If you don’t receive an email confirmation after hitting submit below, your registration did not go through and your credit card was not charged. Please make sure that you receive a confirmation email. For assistance please contact [email protected]
District Polo Shirt
Our official Capital District polo shirt is red with the American flag on the left shoulder. The Kiwanis logo as well as the Capital District Kiwanis wordmark are embroidered on the left chest below the flag.
The shirt is available in both men’s and ladies sizes and the cost for the shirt will be $45.00 for sizes S-XL, $50 for 2XL and $55 for 3XL.
Visit this site to place your order before July 25th and your shirt will be waiting for you the District Convention Registration Desk for pickup. Order today!
United States Naval Academy Walking Tour
On Friday, August 21st, 2026, we have organized a walking tour of the United States Naval Academy from 2:30-4pm. The cost is $15.00 and tickets can be purchased on your registration form. No transportation to/from the USNA (15-minutes from Doubletree) is included.
2:30pm is when the tour will begin, so you must plan to arrive USNA Visitors Center 15 minutes beforehand. Please visit the USNA site if you plan to attend for requirements.
Tours are not currently operating due to DHS Funding but are expected to resume by August.
Cancellation Information
Cancellation of sleeping room accommodations must be done by 5pm ET three days (72-hours) prior to arrival or one night’s room and tax will be charged to the credit card on file.
Cancellation of convention registration/meals must be done by August 15th in writing (by email to [email protected]). All cancellations requested will be subject to a $10 cancellation fee.
No refunds will be provided after August 15th, 2026.
2026 District Convention Registration Form
Each Kiwanis member attendee must complete the form individually.
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Check out the June episode of Share It Loud & Proud Webinar Series - All Things District Convention. Our convention chair, Jennifer Mackowski, shares what to expect at this year's convention in Annapolis, Maryland on August 21-23. #Kiwanis#ShareItLoud#CapitalDistrictKiwanis#DistrictConvention
Does your club have something to celebrate? Club Anniversaries Member Milestone Anniversaries Upcoming Special Events and Fundraisers A devoted Division Lieutenant Governor Outstanding Efforts by a member/club Club Successes for the 2025-2026 year
Consider placing an "ad" in the convention program to let the rest of the district celebrate with you! Half page ads are just $50 & full pages are $100. Covers start at $250. This is the perfect way to showcase not only your club, but your support of the district convention!
Purchase your ad at this link: k03.site.kiwanis.org/dcon-ad-form/ You can complete your purchase now and submit your final ad design later. If you need help creating an ad, just let us know. Check out these ads from last year for inspiration! ... See MoreSee Less
2026 Capital District Kiwanis Convention
The 106th Annual Capital District Kiwanis Convention will be held August 21-23, 2026 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Annapolis, MD!
Join us for the fellowship, great speakers, educational workshops, and more.
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Preliminary Convention Agenda*
Convention Sponsorships & Program Advertisements
Please consider sponsoring our annual 2026 Capital District Kiwanis Convention this summer from August 21-23, 2026 at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Annapolis, MD. Complete sponsorship information is available here.
Sponsorships or Advertisements in the District Convention Program can be purchased until August 1, 2026 by completing this form.
Club Delegates
At our district convention this August, each club in good standing, shall be entitled to seat up to three (3) delegates, two (2) of whom should be the club president and president-designate. All club delegates shall be active members of the clubs they represent.
In order to certify your club delegates (after they have been elected by the club membership), please have the Club President or Secretary complete this form as soon as possible, but no later than August 8th. There will be no on-site credentials certification.
The results of this form will be used to produce Delegate Passes which will be included in the registration envelopes of club and at-large delegates.
Exhibiting at Convention
If your club would like to exhibit a project that your are proud of and want to share with other clubs in the Capital District, please sign up for an exhibit table at the convention at no cost. You can sign-up, by sending an email to Exhibits Chairperson Mike Lewis.
Hotel Information
Capital District Kiwanis has negotiated a rate of $139.00/night ($158.46 including tax) for sleeping rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Annapolis through August 6, 2026. To make sleeping room reservations, please click here.
Registration Information
Kiwanis Early Bird Package Registration rate of $250.00 is good through July 25, 2026 – which includes all conference materials, Friday Casino Night with Hors d’oeuvres, and all 4 ticketed general meal sessions (Saturday Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Breakfast). This package rate will increase to $275.00 after July 25th.
There is no registration fee for non-Kiwanian guests attending with a registered Kiwanis member. Couples who are both Kiwanis members must register separately.
Kiwanis members/guests who are not coming for the entire weekend can register a la carte for the sessions they would like to attend:
After August 15th, Online Registration will close and there will be no on-site registration. Don’t delay…..register today!
If you don’t receive an email confirmation after hitting submit below, your registration did not go through and your credit card was not charged. Please make sure that you receive a confirmation email. For assistance please contact [email protected]
District Polo Shirt
Our official Capital District polo shirt is red with the American flag on the left shoulder. The Kiwanis logo as well as the Capital District Kiwanis wordmark are embroidered on the left chest below the flag.
The shirt is available in both men’s and ladies sizes and the cost for the shirt will be $45.00 for sizes S-XL, $50 for 2XL and $55 for 3XL.
Visit this site to place your order before July 25th and your shirt will be waiting for you the District Convention Registration Desk for pickup. Order today!
United States Naval Academy Walking Tour
On Friday, August 21st, 2026, we have organized a walking tour of the United States Naval Academy from 2:30-4pm. The cost is $15.00 and tickets can be purchased on your registration form. No transportation to/from the USNA (15-minutes from Doubletree) is included.
2:30pm is when the tour will begin, so you must plan to arrive USNA Visitors Center 15 minutes beforehand. Please visit the USNA site if you plan to attend for requirements.
Tours are not currently operating due to DHS Funding but are expected to resume by August.
Cancellation Information
Cancellation of sleeping room accommodations must be done by 5pm ET three days (72-hours) prior to arrival or one night’s room and tax will be charged to the credit card on file.
Cancellation of convention registration/meals must be done by August 15th in writing (by email to [email protected]). All cancellations requested will be subject to a $10 cancellation fee.
No refunds will be provided after August 15th, 2026.
Check out the June episode of Share It Loud & Proud Webinar Series - All Things District Convention. Our convention chair, Jennifer Mackowski, shares what to expect at this year's convention in Annapolis, Maryland on August 21-23. #Kiwanis #ShareItLoud #CapitalDistrictKiwanis #DistrictConvention
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Does your club have something to celebrate?
Club Anniversaries
Member Milestone Anniversaries
Upcoming Special Events and Fundraisers
A devoted Division Lieutenant Governor
Outstanding Efforts by a member/club
Club Successes for the 2025-2026 year
Consider placing an "ad" in the convention program to let the rest of the district celebrate with you! Half page ads are just $50 & full pages are $100. Covers start at $250. This is the perfect way to showcase not only your club, but your support of the district convention!
Purchase your ad at this link: k03.site.kiwanis.org/dcon-ad-form/
You can complete your purchase now and submit your final ad design later. If you need help creating an ad, just let us know. Check out these ads from last year for inspiration! ... See MoreSee Less
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