OVERVIEW OF THE DAY
Conference Agenda
May 16th will be a full day of many opportunities to learn and grow, all while connecting with fellow Toastmasters from across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska! The morning and early afternoon feature educational sessions led by distinguished members of our Toastmaster community. The late afternoon and evening will include the exciting International and Humorous Speaking contests!
TIMING
AGENDA ITEM
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Registration & breakfast
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Conference welcome with emcee Nikki Malcom
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Kick-Off Keynote by International Director Michael Bown, DTM
"Grow the Garden: Cultivating Members Who Stay"
Break
Morning Educational Sessions
TRACK 2
The Human Algorithm: Storytelling Secrets Every Tech Leader Needs
Presented by Abhijeet Joshi, DTM
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
1:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
2:45 - 3:15 p.m.
3:15 - 5:15 p.m.
5:15 - 6:00 p.m.
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Break
Lunch & Afternoon Keynote by Rebecca Murray, DTM
"From Toastmaster to Paid Speaker: The Power of Yes"
Break
Afternoon Educational Sessions
TRACK 3
AI and Leadership: Leading in the Age of Intelligent Machines
Presented by Abhijeet Joshi, DTM
Break
2026 District 2 International Speech Contest
Networking Reception
Dinner
2026 District 2 Humorous Speech Contest
Awards Ceremony, Hall of Fame & Final Announcements