CONFERENCE WEEKEND PROGRAMME
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FRIDAY 3 MAY
Engineer’s House, Clifton Suite Ground Floor
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| Start time | Event title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | Conference Podcast Listen to our pre-conference podcast, perfect for getting you into the mood for the conference weekend! https://youtu.be/gkJHN4Ijd_8 | Anthony Day, DTM with a handful of those bringing the conference to life! |
| 17:00 | Registrations, networking and refreshments | |
| 18:00 | OPENING CEREMONY Join online | |
| 18:20 | Table Topics™ Contest Join online | Contest Chair Russell Searle Chief Judge Vanessa King, DTM |
| 19:00 | Light Supper | |
| 19:45 | We are District 91 Celebrating the Legacy and Building the Future of District 91 Join online | IPDD Rupa Datta and a panel of past District Directors |
| 20:45 | Table Topics Results & Friday Close Join online | |
| 21:30 | Join us at the Hotel du Vin for drinks or be part of our ONLINE QUIZ!! |
SATURDAY 4 MAY
Engineer’s House, Clifton Suite Ground Floor
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| Start time | Event title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | Registrations, networking and refreshments | |
| 09:00 | Keynote Speaker Beyond Discomfort Why inclusive leadership is so hard….and what you can do about it Join online | Nadia Nagamootoo |
| 10:10 | 10.15am start – District Council Meeting | |
| 10:15 | Workshop 1 – Break Out Room Are you a Commander, a Cheerleader, a Carer or a Critical Thinker? Connecting with Intention Join online | A masterclass on self-awareness (EQ) with Nigel Smith, DTM |
| 11:20 | Workshop 2 – Break Out Room Speeches from the Heart Connecting with your heart to create your legacy Join online | Dig into writing speeches to celebrate legacies with Rob Peck, DTM |
| 12:00 | Workshop 3 – Break Out Room Breathing with intention Connecting with your body and ensuring you never lose your voice Join online | An interactive workshop from Lenka Pagan |
| 13:00 | Buffet Lunch | Book signing with Nadia – Beyond Discomfort |
| 14:00 | International Speech Contest Join online | Contest Chair Chris Arning Chief Judge Vanessa King |
| 16:00 | The Pillars of Leadership Join Florian in a workshop where he explores essential questions about leadership. Join online | Florian Bay, DTM Past District Director 2019/20 |
| 17:00 | International Speech Contest results & close Join online |
GALA DINNER – SATURDAY 4 MAY
Hotel Du Vin – Avon Gorge, Aquam Bibe Suite
| Start time | Event Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | Drinks reception | |
| 19:00 | Hall of Fame Join online | District Director |
| 20:00 | Meal | for ticket holders only |
| 21:30 | Band | The Opportunity |
| 23:30 | Bar Closes | |
| 23:45 | Band Finishes |
The hotel asks that we clear the venue by midnight. You don’t have to go to bed, but don’t forget Sunday is a full programme!
Food and Drink Information
Drinks Wine, juice & water on tables with tea & coffee after dinner. Cash bar available.
Food All gala dinner ticket holders have selected their meal choices.
SUNDAY 5 MAY
Engineer’s House, Clifton Suite Ground Floor
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| Start time | Event title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | Registrations, networking and refreshments | |
| 09:00 | Evaluation Contest Join online | Contest Chair Lucinda Brooks Chief Judge Vanessa King |
| 11:00 | Is it time to stop hiding in your club bubble? Join online | An interactive interview with Kirti Daryanani, DTM |
| 12:00 | Keynote Speech Navigating Uncertainty: Strategies for a Limitless Future Join online | Dr Graham Norris, DTM |
| 12:45 | Evaluation Contest Results Join online | |
| 13:00 | Buffet Lunch | Book signing with Kirti at lunch Drop Your Noise |
| 14:00 | Humorous Speech Contest Join online | Contest Chair Jill Segal Chief Judge Vanessa King |
| 16:00 | Limited by the UnconsciousAddressing bias in leadership in order to unite and strengthen teams Join online | Alistair Marston |
| 17:00 | Humorous Speech Contest Results Introduction to District Leadership Team 2024/2025and Formal Close Join online | Chief Judge Vanessa King District Director Elect |
| Post conference | Toastmasters Unwind Session No tickets needed – join us at The Royal Oak for an informal story telling session post conference! The Royal Oak, 50 The Mall, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4JG Join online |