District 70 Toastmasters Annual Conference Takes the Stage

Ready to Be Inspired?

What could change if you spoke with more confidence, clarity and impact?

How would your speaking improve if you could blend AI, storytelling and humour effortlessly?

Who might you become after one powerful, unforgettable weekend?

Join us from 1–3 May 2026 and be part of a conference that will challenge you, motivate you and send you home buzzing with ideas, skills and new connections.

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Friday, 1 May 2026

5:00 pm Registration Desk Opens

5:30 pm Conference Officially Opens
Masterclass by Nitay-Yair Levi, Runner-Up 2021 World Champion of Public Speaking
"BEFORE you Take the Stage"

6:30 pm Welcome
3-Course Dinner (Entre and Main)
Contest Chair Maria Pedavoli, DTM
District Director Sebastian Sabater, DTM
The Mayor of Campbelltown City Council, Councillor (Cr.) Darcy Lound
Past Toastmasters International President Balraj Arunasalam, DTM

7:30 pm Humorous Speech Contest
CONTESTANTS (Alphabetical Order):
Mehar Ahmed
Joshua Bishop
Phil Brooks
Margaret Coles
Helen Hu
John Hughson
Craig Minchinton

9:00 pm Dessert is served

9:05 pm Keynote Speaker: Sabyasachi Sengupta

9:40 pm Social & Networking

10:30 pm Evening Close

Saturday, 2 May 2026

8:30 am Registration Opens

9:30 am International Speech Contest:
CONTESTANTS (Alphabetical Order)
Sriraman Annaswamy
Elaine Aviola
Pam Miller
Slava Ostroumov
Peter Papadimitriou
Christina Rajkumar
Sean Sadimoen

11:00 am Keynote Workshop: Balraj Arunasalam, DTM

Author's Alley, Photo Area and PR Corner

12:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm Club Banner Parade Rehearsals (Upstairs Foyer)

1:30 pm Annual Council Meeting & Club Banner Parade (free event)

3:00 pm Workshop: World Café
The World Café is a fast‑paced, interactive workshop designed to spark ideas and meaningful conversations.
Multiple tables are hosted by experienced facilitators, each focusing on a topic of interest to our members.

3:50 pm Workshop: Dale Ann Clark
RAIse Your Game
A practical, workshop to learn 5 AI Tools you can use immediately.

4:30 pm Table Topics Speech Contest
CONTESTANTS (Alphabetical Order)
Elaine Aviola
Cheryl Clendenning
Jule Fuller
John Hughson
Slava Ostroumov
Sean Sadimoen
Mukurala Sudhamai

5:00 pm Author's Alley, Photo Area and PR Corner

6:30 pm Gala Doors Open for Networking

7:00 pm Gala Dinner Event
Dress up for a fun Gala night in your fancy dress or cultural attrire.

11:00 pm Evening Close

Sunday, 3 May 2026

9:00 am Registration Opens

9:30 am Keynote Workshop: Sabyasachi Sengupta, 2025 World Champion of Public Speaking

10:20 am Youth Leadership Workshop Showcase (Free event)

Author's Alley and Photo Area

11:10 am Workshop: Katie Yang, Comedian
"Adding Authentic Humour"

12:00 pm Lunch Buffet

1:25 pm Evaluation Speech Contest
CONTESTANTS (Alphabetical Order)
Sriraman Annaswamy
Sam Murphy
Slava Ostroumov
Peter Papadimitriou
Sean Sadimoen
Vicky Sheehan
Kellie Takenaka

3:15 pm Workshop: Jo Jackson
"The Time is Now"

4:05 pm Panel Discussion: Toastmasters Wear Many Hats

4:30 pm Workshop: Balraj Arunasalam DTM, PIP
Past Toastmasters International President
"Tomorrow's Leaders" - Explores what it means to be the ‘Uncommon’ by overcoming destructive patterns,
recognising the moment you are in, and acting with clarity and intention when it matters most.

5:30 pm Conference Ends