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. |