ATTENDEE BRIEFING
Know Before You Go
Four days of fellowship, inspiring sessions with Emcee Jordan Harrison, open forum discussions and wine country sunshine. Here's everything you need for a smooth arrival.
Attendee Toolkit
Plan your Walla Walla stay
Local Guide
Make the most of the personal and free time built into your conference weekend. Explore places to eat, sights to visit and places to stay before you arrive — then keep the guide handy while you're in Walla Walla.
- Restaurants & bars
- Attractions & experiences
- Events & activities
- Hotels & distance to the Marcus Whitman
- Wineries & tasting rooms as added
No sign-in needed. You'll also find Local Guide in the conference app's bottom menu. Check individual websites for current hours and reservations.
📍 Essentials at a glance
Thursday, April 15 – Sunday, April 18, 2027
The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center — 6 W Rose St, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Complimentary on-site parking
About 4–4.5 hours from Seattle/Bellevue via I-90 E & US-395 S or I-82 E
📶 Venue Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the conference center.
Network: [Wi-Fi name — to be confirmed with the Marcus Whitman]
Password: [Wi-Fi password — to be confirmed with the Marcus Whitman]
This page will be updated with the final network details before the conference.
✅ Check-in with your QR code
Go to the Conference Registration Desk (Hotel Lobby / Ballroom Foyer), open Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Scan the QR code on your registration confirmation — on your phone or a printout. You'll walk away with your personalized registration packet: your name badge, other conference materials, and a printed schedule so you always know where to be next.
Where to find your QR code: Your QR code comes from RegFox, our registration site. It's on the registration confirmation email you received when you registered — it is not stored in the conference app. If you deleted the email, go to register.igniterotary.org/2027, click “Resend Confirmation” at the top of the page, and enter the email you used to register. Your confirmation will be re-sent in minutes.
To add it to Apple Wallet (iPhone): open the confirmation email you received from RegFox on your iPhone, then tap “Add to Apple Wallet” in the message and confirm. Can't find the email? Re-send it using “Resend Confirmation” at register.igniterotary.org/2027, as described above. Your pass lives in the Wallet app and also syncs to your Apple Watch, so it's ready the moment you reach the registration desk — even with a weak signal.
On Android or another device? Simply take a screenshot of the QR code in your confirmation and save it as a photo — our scanners read it instantly at check-in.
What about the conference app? Open My Badge and show the check-in QR at the top to staff using the Ignite check-in desk. Staff scanning it records your arrival in RegFox and the portal. The separate Share my contact QR is for exchanging contact details, not check-in. Keep your RegFox confirmation or Apple Wallet pass handy as a backup.
📲 Conference app
Your schedule, sessions and updates live at app.igniterotary.org/mobile. Save it to your home screen before you leave.
In the app, open My Badge to share your contact with a quick QR scan, and use Find Contact to look up fellow attendees who have opted in — perfect for keeping new connections after the weekend.
Curious who makes Ignite '27 happen? Meet the Conference Team and see what each member leads.
🧳 What to pack & wear
Rotary business casual by day, smart casual in the evening
District Governor's dinner: business casual
Spring weather — mid-60s by day, 40s at night; bring a layer
⛳ Golf Tournament — Thursday, April 15
Kick off Ignite '27 on the links at Wine Valley Golf Club, 176 Wine Valley Road, Walla Walla, WA 99362 — a 4-person scramble with contests like longest drive and closest to the pin. 12:00 PM shotgun start; please eat before you play. Lunches are not provided — the course grill and beverage cart are available at your own expense. Golfers return to the course clubhouse around 4:45 PM for scorecard turn-in and a short 19th-hole awards gathering (wrapped up by 5:30 PM, in time for evening conference plans).
About the course: designed by Dan Hixson, rolling hills in the shadow of the Blue Mountains — par 72, about 7,200 yards from the back tees, with shorter tees for every skill level. Practice facilities and putting greens are open before play, and the course is about 10 minutes from the Marcus Whitman. Course details, directions, the official scorecard and the hole-by-hole guide: golf.igniterotary.org/2027.
Playing with friends? Submit your foursome pairing request and the golf team will do its best to place you together.
Registered golfers: bring your clubs (or ask about rentals), golf attire and a light layer — tee time and check-in details will come from the golf team.
Not signed up yet? Add golf to your registration at register.igniterotary.org/2027.
💬 House of Friendship
Open forum discussions, club and project displays, and a relaxed lounge to connect with Rotarians from across the district.
🍽️ Meals & dietary needs
Our catering team has the dietary needs you shared at registration, and your badge shows your meal indicator.
Questions? Stop by the registration desk when you arrive. Safe travels, and see you in Walla Walla!