A New Renaissance!
Conference Agenda
Friday

2:00pm – 7:00pm Registration Opens

3:15pm – 4:15pm Meet The Trio: A Panel Discussion of Toastmasters

5:00pm – 5:45pm Ballroom Doors Open – Color Guard

6:00pm – 6:30pm D48 Table Topics Contest

6:30pm – 7:30pm Dinner

8:00pm – 9:15pm Contest: D48 Humorous Contest

9:15pm – 10:00pm Keynote: “Who Are You Becoming? Blessed & Unstoppable!” with Special Guest John Hunter

10:00pm & Later: After-Hours Entertainment

** All Day –  All Conference Attendees are encouraged to dress in the spirit of the theme! Be a medieval peasant, knight in shining armor, or even a royal princess.

Saturday

8:00am – 7:00pm Registration Opens

8:00am – 8:45am First Timer Reception

9:00am – 10:00am Workshop: “From Speaker To Author & Meet the Authors,” with Christine Cargoni

9:00am – 10:00am Workshop: “How to Succeed as a Leader in Toastmasters,” with David Gosnell

10:00am – 11:00am Workshop: “Unlocking Your Full Potential: The Power of the Growth Mindset,” with Tim McDearmon

10:00am – 11:00am Workshop: “Learn Storytelling to Engage and Move Your Audience,” with Rebecca Baker

11:00am – Noon, Contest: D48 Evaluation Contest

Noon – 1:00pm Leadership Award Luncheon

1:00pm – 2:00pm, Keynote: with Special Guest Anwesha Banerjee 

2:00pm – 2:45pm Workshop: “Laughter Yoga,” with Brenda Alloco

2:00pm – 2:45pm Workshop: “Build Confidence for a New You!” with Mary Emmarco

3:00pm – 4:00pm Workshop: “Striving to be a Champion,” with Jeff Thomas and Jane Strong

3:00pm – 3:45pm Workshop: “The Creation of a Robust Club in Medieval Times,” with Anne Hagan

4:00pm – 5:00pm Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Reception

5:45pm: Dignitary Recognition

6:15pm – 7:15pm: Opening Remarks and Dinner

7:15pm – 8:30pm Contest: D48 International Speech Contest

8:30pm – 9:15pm, Keynote: Special Guest Anwesha Banerjee 

9:15pm – 10:00pm Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Walk, Officer Installation,  Raffle Winners, and Closing Remarks

Know Before You Go!
The conference is almost upon us! The District 48 Conference Team is working diligently to finalize workshops, meal plans, etc. Check back often for updates. You can also follow our social media for updates.