Conference May 1-3 2026
Logo Creation:  Tim Norton, Public Relations Manager
Conference May 1-3 2026

Conference Chair

Rubi Talavera, DTM

District 123 Annual Conference

Are YOU ready to go

“Above and Beyond Greatness”?

Join us! 

May 1 – 3, 2026
Springhill Suites by Marriott
612 Applewood Court, Vaughan, Ontario

Free Parking

(Report car License plate to the front desk)

Keynote and Featured Speakers

Hear tales of inspiration from:

  • the Communication and Leadership award recipient, a deserving community member,
  • the Exemplary award recipient, a Toastmasters past leader, and
  • the Community Service award recipient, a Toastmaster.

Join our Workshop presenters as they inspire and entertain throughout the 2-1/2 day conference. There are 4 virtual and 6 in-person workshops.

Working on your coveted Distinguished Toastmasters award? Meet the March 15 deadline and receive your coveted DTM medallion after you’ve walked the “hug” line.

See the “Schedule” button above for a preview of each day’s activities.

Silent auction throughout the conference.
Raffle with door prizes at the end of the conference.

Pres Vasilev, 2013 WCPS
Pres Vasilev, 2013 WCPS

Join our keynote speaker, Pres Vasilev, 2013 World Champion of Public Speaking, as he kicks off the conference with his Saturday morning opening keynote speech, the Directors Dinner & Dance keynote and an inspiring Sunday workshop, giving us the award-winning tips that garnered him the coveted title of 2013 World Champion of Public Speaking.

Click the image to hear Pres’ award winning speech.

Headshot Pres Vasilev 2013 WCPS

Pres Vasilev

2013 World Champion of Public Speaking

Keynote Speaker

Headshot Pres Vasilev 2013 WCPS

Saturday Morning Keynote

Saturday, May 2, 9:00 – 9:45 A.M.

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Headshot Pres Vasilev 2013 WCPS

Saturday Evening Keynote

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Headshot Pres Vasilev 2013 WCPS

Sunday Morning Keynote

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Pre-Conference Workshops (ZOOM)

April 28, 2026

 

Allan Madonik

Allan Madonik

7:00 P.M. EDT

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Pre-Conference Workshops (ZOOM)

April 29, 2026

 

Diane Devenyi

Diane Devenyi

6:00 P.M. EDT

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Diane Devenyi

Patrick Lipscombe

7:00 P.M. EDT

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Conference Workshops

May 2, 2026

 

Nicole Anderson

Activator: Roger Caesar

Saturday, May 2, 10:45 A.M.

Kemesha Newman

Kemisha Newman

Activator: Penny Batey

Saturday, May 2, 10:45 A.M.

Conference Workshops

May 3, 2026

 

Elliott Katz

Elliott Katz

Activator:  Cheryl Bates

Sunday, May 3, 8:00 A.M.

Cathy Dranitsaris

Cathy Dranitsaris

Activator:  Nicole Anderson

Sunday, May 3, 11:00 A.M.

Kris Nelson

Kris Nelson

Activator:  Scott Gibson

Sunday, May 3, 11:00 A.M.

Awards

C&L Mayor Frank Scarpitti
C&L Mayor Frank Scarpitti
C&L Mayor Frank Scarpitti

District Director’s Dinner/Dance

Pure Soul Energy Dance Academy Dancers

Past Toastmaster, Ritu Neb, is the Artistic Director & Founder of Pure Soul Energy Dance Academy. She has been teaching dance for the past 10 years. Ritu has been widely acclaimed for her deep commitment to dance and expressive style. Her forte is Bollywood dance, and she teaches Bollywood dance choreography and gives Bollyfit classes, which help her students develop flexibility and mobility.

Ritu and other members of the performance group have shared their Pure Soul Energy at numerous events, including Taste of India, Carassauga, Vibrant Brampton, Mosaic festival, TD South Asian festival, Bollywood Monster Mashup, and more across the GTA. The Dance Academy provides classes to seniors, adults, youth & kids.

Today Pure Soul Energy team will be performing a fun bollywood medley.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Zhw4pY6xk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puresoulenergydance?igsh=cm1wcXd6OHZ3N2tx

Website:  www.puresoulenergy.ca

Single speaker standing in front of a crowd

District Speech Contests

Single speaker standing in front of a crowd

Volunteers Needed

Our Sponsors

You, your employer, your volunteer organization, can become a sponsor. Check with [email protected] for more information.

Sponsorships come in many levels. Benefits include signage in the programme booklet, and, on-site, plus much more based on the sponsorship level.

Platinum

Canso Platinum sponsor 2026

Gold

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Silver

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Tim Kwan, Silver Sponsor 2026 (1920 x 1080 px)
Shub Law Silver Sponsor 2026
Goodlife Fitness - Bronze Sponsor

Bronze

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ClarityShift Web Logo D123 Bronze sponsor 2026 conference
Irismar Web Logo bronze sponsor D123 2026 conference
Black Belt Leadership Coaching - Bronze
Sischa Maharaj, Mortgage Agent, Silver Sponsor

Business Card

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2Beez Promotions BusCard Ad Conference 2026
Michelle Rich Sponsor 2026

Questions?

Contact the District 123 Conference Chair and conference committee.