Conference Schedule 2018
Conference Schedule
Schedule Spring 2018 Conference
(subject to change)
| Conference at a Glance | |
| FRIDAY, May 4, 2018 | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Registration Opens – Atrium Terrace |
| 5:30 p.m. | Tall Tales Contest Briefing |
| 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. | Education Session 1 – Trinity V/VI |
| “Life Lessons Learnt in the Cradle of Toastmasters” – Deepak Menon, International First Vice President | |
| 6:20 p.m. | First-Timer Reception – Hospitality Room – Mountain Creek |
| 6:15 p.m. | Parade of Banners Lineup – Atrium Terrace |
| 6:15 p.m. | Doors Open – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| 6:45 p.m. | Parade of Banners |
| 7:00 p.m. | Friday Night Dinner – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| Keynote: Russ Riddle | |
| “U.R. Crazy!” | |
| 8:00 p.m. | Tall Tales Contest – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| 9:30 p.m. | Friday Night Fun – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| SATURDAY, May 5, 2018 | |
| 7:00 a.m. | Doors Open – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| 7:15 a.m. | Saturday Morning Breakfast – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| Keynote: Deepak Menon, International First Vice President – “The Path Taken” | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Candidate Showcase – Trinity V/VI |
| Candidate Showcase | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. | Education Session 2 – Trinity I |
| “Understanding Your Communication Styles and Why It’s Important” – Dana Morgan Barnes | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. | Education Session 3 – Trinity II |
| “Flourishing with Positive Psychology” – Bindu Chintha | |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. | Education Session 4 – Trinity I |
| “Extreme Productivity: Simple Hacks Used by Top Performers to Get More Done” – Lauren Midglley | |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. | Education Session 5 – Trinity II |
| “Speech Evaluations” – Allan Pickering | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Meeting of the District Council (business meeting) – Trinity V/VI |
| 12:00 p.m. | Doors Open – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| 12:00 p.m. | District Awards Luncheon – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| Keynote: Jermaine O’Neal – “Hands On” | |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | Education Session 6 – Trinity I |
| “Truman’s True Leadership” – Alan Balthrop | |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | Education Session 7 – Trinity II |
| “Practical Pathways” – Panel | |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | Education Session 8 – Trinity V/VI |
| “Sharpen Your S Curve” – Lindsay Polyak | |
| 2:30 p.m. | International Speech Contest Briefing |
| 3:15 p.m. | International Speech Contest – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| 6:30 p.m. | Doors Open – Trinity Ballroom III/IV |
| 6:30 p.m. | Dignitary Parade Lineup |
| 6:45 p.m. | Dignitary Parade |
| 7:00 p.m. | Saturday Night Dinner & Distinguished Toastmaster Ceremony |
| Keynote: Cindy Arledge – “Define Your Legacy, Design Your Significant Life” | |
| 9:30 p.m. | Conference Adjourns |
| Registration Hours – Atrium Terrace | |
| Friday 4:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.; Saturday 6:45 a.m. – 6:45 p.m. | |
| Credentials Desk Hours | |
| Friday 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; 6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. – Attrium Terrace | |
| Saturday 8:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Atrium Terrace | |
| Hospitality Hours – Mountain Creek | |
| Friday 6:20 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. – (First Timers Only); 9:25 p.m. – Midnight | |
| Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.; 9:42 p.m. – Midnight | |
| Registration and Hospitality will be closed during all meal events and contests. | |