Peace cannot be declared. It must be built.
It is built in spaces where women and men from different cultures agree to come together, to listen to one another, and to seek out what unites them rather than what divides them. The French language is one such space. It does not belong exclusively to any one territory—it spans continents, connects realities that seemed worlds apart, and creates the conditions for a dialogue that few other means can facilitate so naturally.
It is this conviction that has driven the Rotary Association for the Francophonie since its founding in 2023. And it is this same conviction that brings us together every year on September 21 for the International Day of Peace.
An event that has now become an annual tradition
Following a first, inaugural edition in 2022 and a second symposium that confirmed this momentum in 2025 with 450 participants, we invite you to join us for the 3rd Symposium for Peace on the theme “La Francophonie, A Vector for Peace”, on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Salle Cortot—a historic monument in Paris’s 17th arrondissement, a temple of music and acoustics, and an exceptional setting for an exceptional celebration.
The evening will alternate between moments of diplomatic reflection and moments of musical grace: two roundtable discussions bringing together international delegations to discuss the themes of language, culture, diplomacy, youth, and education—interspersed with musical interludes performed by outstanding artists.
Registration open
Why Your Presence Matters
You are not simply invited to attend an event. You are invited to be an active participant. Because the strength of our network is measured precisely by the ability of its members to come together, to collectively embody the values that unite us, and to share those values with those around them.
Nos partenaires
- Rotary Club Antony-Sceaux
- Annuaire Pro Clubs Service
D’autres partenaires en attente de confirmation.
Be an official partner of the Symposium
Nonprofit organizations, businesses, and Rotary clubs: Don’t just be spectators at this event—become visible partners.
Become an official partner of the 2026 Peace Symposium to publicly affirm your commitment to peace and offer your members, employees, or guests an evening of networking and visibility.
We offer three levels of participation to best meet your needs. To learn more, contact us.
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