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Toastmasters International Convention August 2024
Agenda for Thursday 15 August
8 a.m. PDT
(Melbourne 1.00 am 15 August)
Online Convention Platform Opens
Familiarize yourself with the online convention experience before the livestream events begin.
8 a.m.–6 p.m. PDT
(Melbourne 1.00 am to 11.00 am, 15 August)
Marketplace
The Marketplace is available to both in-person and online attendees. If joining in person at the Anaheim Marriott, the Marketplace is your opportunity to meet the international candidates, learn more about Toastmasters leadership roles, engage with the Ralph C. Smedley Memorial Fund®, and shop the convention store. If you are an online attendee, the online Marketplace will be a must-visit to connect with convention sponsors and engage with Toastmasters online booths.
9:45–11:45 a.m. PDT
(Melbourne 2.45 am to 4.45 am, 15 August)
Board of Directors Briefing
Hear the Toastmasters International Board of Directors share updates about recent decisions and the organization’s vision and strategies for the future.
1:30–2:45 p.m. PDT
(Melbourne 6.30 am to 7.45 am, 15 August)
Toast Talk Education Sessions
Hear three back-to-back 18-minute sessions, all designed to enhance your Toastmasters journey: From Likes to Leads: Build a Club Social Media Presence Amidst the Noise with Gianna Abao; Onboarding and Mentoring Mastery: The Missing Piece to Club Growth/Longevity with Marty Dickinson; and Keep ‘Em Coming Back! with Sravanthi Vallampati.
7–9 p.m. PDT
(Melbourne 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm, 15 August)
Opening Ceremonies and Keynote Presentation with Shawn Ellis (Mastering real world resilience and adaptability)
Be there for the highly anticipated convention kickoff, featuring the popular parade of flags, an empowering keynote presentation with the renowned Shawn Ellis, and an introduction of the 2023–2024 Board of Directors, as well as the candidates for the 2024–2025 Board of Directors.