The District Conference 2021 was an
ONLINE CONFERENCE
May 7 to May 9
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Best Speakers of District 95– and beyond!
- Explains his winning speech: Pres Vasilev,
World Champion of Public Speaking (2013). - 8 Division Champions battling it out:
Assist in our 6 speech contests! - Try it yourself and participate in a Table Topics Marathon.
Grow your
personality and skills
- Attend up to 14 workshops.
- Learn from Everest Climber David Göttler
what it takes to reach the peak. - Present your own topics at our Expo.
Feel Good & Meet Fellow Toastmasters
- Chill in our Conference Café.
- Enjoy our Gala Night.
- Network with 350+ Toastmasters from
Denmark, Germany, Norway & Sweden.
We want to bring innovation
Dear Toastmaster,
please be invited for a conference of contests, keynotes, workshops, panel discussions, networking and just a lot of fun. A conference to watch our district champions, foster your personal growth, and feel good around fellow Toastmasters. ⇨ Join us!
When: from Friday, May 7 at 5pm to Sunday, May 9 at 6pm (Frankfurt time). See the ⇨ Agenda.
Where: Online on an exciting new conference platform called ⇨'Hopin' (not Zoom!).
Ticket price: Free for all Toastmasters of District 95. Register ⇨ here to join the conference.
The conference features the wonderful Speech Champions from each of our 8 Divisions. They compete in the International Speech, Evaluation and Table Topics Contests both in English and German language. Watch how they bring their content to live. Or - even better - participate as Contest Chair, Judge or in another role. Sign up when registering for the conference.
At Toastmasters, we embrace change. But have you ever been changed by a tire? In his keynote speech, World Champion of Public Speaking 2013 Pres Vasilev will explain to us how a tire changed him, when he stormed towards championship. Learn what it needs in technical, but even more in personal growth to win the International Speech Contest. And how a tire -- the topic of his winning speech -- changed his life forever. You can connect to Pres and chat with him after his keynote address. Register ⇨ here to join the conference.
14 workshops have been organised to foster your personal growth and learn new skills. Learn from proven trainers in our district. They have been asked to present topics self development topics beyond public speaking -- or bring a new angle to a Toastmasters topic. We will also feature two panel discussions, one controversial, one informative. Moreover, we lined up several interviews for you. Interested? ⇨ Register now.
Do you, too, struggle with the Lockdown? Then listen to the famous Everest Climber David Göttler, our GermanKeynote Speaker. He explains to us how he motivates himself to live in a tent only surrounded by boulders, snow and ice for almost two month waiting for the right day to conquer Everest. You will find many equivalents to your own personal and even business life. If you plan to listen to David, ⇨ sign up here.
Have you ever written a book? Or do you have something interesting to share? Then set up a vendor or exhibition booth in our Expo area. Read to us from your book. Present your content to us. E.g., how you chartered a club during Covid times. Why you run for office in District 95. Or whatever else you deem worth sharing. You can even link your booth to an online sales channel. ⇨ Sign up for the conference and let us know your plans. If you want to know how a booth would work, watch one of these videos on YouTube.
Maybe your head will spin after a while. Just listening a lot, and you get a little too much. Then take part in our Table Topics Marathon! On Saturday and Sunday, we will reserve one room exclusively for impromptu speeches. Anyone can participate, unlimited times. Or take the role of Table Topics Master for one full hour.
Would you like to? Let us know when you ⇨ sign up.
You need a break? Just want to chat? Meet new people? Exchange ideas with Toastmasters from other countries? Fix yourself a hot drink and come to our Conference Café! Here you can chill, together with other Toastmasters. Moreover, we have a networking capability that works like speed dating. Click a button and for the next 2 minutes you will be paired with whoever ticks that same button next. And who knows what will happen next... - ⇨ Register and participate!
All these exciting events would be difficult to manage in Zoom. That's why we chose a new platform: Hopin. It's a platform that the United Nations have used already, and it can address up to 100,000 people. It is equal to the platform used by Toastmasters International last year for the International Conference. Obviously, the best is just good enough for us! The platform is intuitive for guests, but for Speakers, MCs, Timers and Workshop Hosts some details are different. We will train you before the event. If you want to take a role, ⇨ please register here.
Our conference may seem exciting, but at the same time long and arduous. No need to become desperate -- just choose the content you like. And the best: our core concept is to repeat the highlights! We are happy, of course, if you stay with us for the entire time. But you don't have to. Pick the time that suits you best. And if your preferred two workshops overlap with one another, don't worry: there will be a replay! Now you want to see the Agenda? Then click here. Or ⇨ register here to participate.
Now, what about yourself? Are you joining us?
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⇨ Register now. We hope to see you!
Warm regards,
Toastmasters District 95
Conference Organisation Committee
Our conference platform is Hopin
We prepared a few links for you to get the most out of this platform.
Using Hopin as an atttendee at the conference
⇨ Watch here
Register for an event hosted on Hopin
⇨ Watch here
How to access an event as an attendee
⇨ Watch here
A quick overview of the Exhibitor area of the the Hopin virtual event platform. This video highlights the exhibitor hall listing and an exhibitor booth.
⇨ Watch here
Introduction to Hopin (short)
⇨ Watch here
Introduction to Hopin (long)
⇨ Watch here
Our Workshops
Lifelong learning is the »ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated« pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. Our renowned presenters aim to help you with this pursuit. Visit their workshops to get the most out of this conference.
SATURDAY, May 8
10:00 AM
Rhetorical Orgasms
Spicing up Your Story with Rhetorical Devices
Presenter: Florian Mück
Presenters love to kill their speech, their content, their story with disclaimers, meta talk, and other noise. The result? Indifference, boredom, zzzzz.
Rhetorical devices are rhetorical orgasms. Aposiopesis, epizeuxis, paralipsis, ... - let's spice up your story for absolute audience pleasure.
10:00 AM
Von der Kanzel auf die Bühne
Große Scheine in Kleingeld verwandeln
Presenter: Clajo Herrmann
Freie Rede hat in der kirchlichen Verkündigung Tradition. Sie ist deshalb nicht planlos. Das gilt auch für das deutschsprachige Kabarett. Der Inhalt, die Gedankenfolge sind vorbedacht, die Formulierung entspringt dem Moment.
Beide Formen öffentlicher Rede haben ihren zeitlichen Rahmen. DER PFARRER KANN ÜBER ALLES REDEN, NUR NICHT ÜBER 15 MINUTEN..und beim Kabarett?
12:30 PM
How effectively does your team function?
Participants are invited to find out what type of a team they are part of.
Presenter: Svetlana Breum
Distinguished Toastmaster Svetlana Breum is a member of Aarhus and Aalborg Toastmasters clubs in Denmark. She is the founder of the Aarhus TM club - the second club in DK.
Svetlana progressed through a series of different club and district roles. She says Toastmasters is unique as an organization because communication and leadership development go hand in hand – one can communicate without leading, but cannot lead without communicating. You learn the art of both in Toastmasters.
12:30 PM
Orgy of Improvisation
How to tackle any challenge through mutual inspiration and improvisation
Presenter: Nadine Meisel
In times of uncertainty and tough challenges, the combination of uniting our creativity and improvisation can be a powerful way to leverage non-obvious resources to solve anything beyond the box.
Through various inter-connected, short and dynamic exercises you will learn how to apply this approach to co-create innovative & surprising outcomes in an easy and playful way.
12:30 PM
Visusal Storytelling mit Prezi Video
Mehr Überzeugungskraft für deine nächste Zoom-Rede oder -Moderation.
Presenter: Thomas Päffgen
Es gibt einige Tools, um in Zoom Meetings Visualisierungen zu verwenden ohne den Bildschirm zu teilen.
Eines dieser Tools ist Prezi Video. Es ermöglicht dem Speaker, direkt neben Grafiken auf dem Bildschirm zu präsentieren.
In diesem Workshop zeigt Thomas Päffgen, wie einfach es ist, Text und Visualisierungen hinzuzufügen.
2:45 PM | 14:45
The art of persuasion
A professor for law give tips for speaking to decision makers.
Presenter: Paul Bader
Tips for speaking to decision makers – to a judge, in a sales presentation, even in an interview.
2:45 PM | 14:45
The Potency of a powerful evaluation
A fresh look at evaluations as a meaningful dialogue
Presenter: Martha Roedbro , David Drebsky
Are you feeling afraid to let yourself stand out when giving evaluations? Do you feel that sometimes you are not getting enough out of your evaluations? In our 60 minute workshop, we will present to you 5 areas for improving evaluations and 5 successfully proven ingredients for great persuasive evaluations. We’ll then have a test speaker and have three audience members play the part of evaluators — and then receive a custom evaluation from David and Martha, your seasoned hosts! Learn, laugh and listen — and see evaluations from a fresh, clear lens, with a light touch of legal reasoning.
2:45 PM | 14:45
Was kommt nach der Tageszeitung?
Journalismus im Wandel
Presenter: Jörg Brökel
Durch das Internet ist die Verfügbarkeit von Nachrichten von Stunden auf Minuten geschrumpft. "Online first" ist die Devise, die in vielen Verlagen ausgegeben wird. Jörg Brökel ist seit über 30 Jahren hauptberuflich Journalist. Er arbeitete für das ZDF vor der Kamera und war Chefredakteur eines lokalen Radiosenders. Er wirft einen scharfen Blick auf die frühere und aktuelle Medienlandschaft.Welche Chancen hat gut recherchierter Journalismus und wie kommt er künftig zu den Menschen.
SUNDAY, May 9
11:00 AM
You can't "mute" your body
How to fully embody your message, evenwhen only half of your body is visible.
Presenter: Claudia Dalchow
Up to 90% of all communication are non-verbal. Whether you are a presenter or even just a listener in the audience, your body speaks loud and clear all the time. Turning off the camera completely defies the purpose of video calls. So let’s find out how you can use body-language to your advantage and have a great time doing it. With more than 15 years of experience onstage and on screen I will show you how to master* your virtual close-up. *insert fingersnap!
11:00 AM
How to be funny:
Using the “Rule of 3”
A workshop introducing the easiest way to add humour systematically.
Presenter: Jessica Breitenfeld
You can add humor in 3 steps. Easily find opportunities to get laughs using the secret of 3 that all comedians use. Interactive and encouraging- you will leave more 100% more confident and 43.3% funnier.
11:00 AM
Virtuell präsentieren
So macht dein Online-Publikum mit
Presenter: Stephen Wagner
Präsentierst du dich virtuell für mehr als die üblichen 5-7 Minuten bei Toastmasters? Dann stehst du sicher auch vor der Herausforderung, dein Online-Publikum aktiv in deinen Vortrag einzubinden, ja es zu fesseln.
Wenn du deine Inhalte lebendig und anschaulich gestalten und dein Online-Publikum begeistern möchtest, kannst du eine ganze Reihe von Tools einsetzen. Dieser Workshop wird dir einige interessante und attraktive Möglichkeiten aufzeigen. Und natürlich bist du selbst ebenso gefragt, einen aktiven Part zum Programm beizutragen. Lass dich überraschen!
12:15 PM
Power Point Karaoke, the fun exercise
A playful way to practice impromptu speeches and improvisation
Presenter: Laurenz Menzinger
PowerPoint Karaoke is a playful way to practise giving impromptu speeches to previously unknown, randomly selected PPT presentations. This is pure improvisation and there it is quite a lot of fun. To make the exercise easier, two participants can also give a "talk" on a presentation. This way you can easily pass balls to each other. PowerPoint Karaoke is a fun exercise and you train your flexibility, spontaneity and presence.
Laurenz Menzinger is an HR consultant, workshop faciliator and moderator. The graduated economist is a certified systemic coach, LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator and improviser.12:15 PM
Wie du den König in dir weckst und siegreich lebst
Interaktiver Workshop für das nächste Upgrade Deiner Persönlichkeit
Presenter: Alex Wiebe
In jeder Person schlummert ein mutiger König, der das eigene Leben souverän leiten und von Sieg zu Sieg führen kann.
Sehnst Du Dich nach mehr Erfolgen, dort wo es wirklich darauf ankommt? Wirst Du noch von Ängsten und Selbstzweifeln gebremst?
Bist Du auf einem Plateau angekommen und kommst nicht so recht weiter?
Wenn mindestens eine dieser Aussagen auf Dich zutrifft, dann nimm an diesem interaktiven Persönlichkeits-Workshop teil und entfessle Deine eigene Königspersönlichkeit.
Bring Stift & Papier sowie den Mut zur Veränderung mit.
12:15 PM
Zwischenrufe und kritische Fragen parieren
Reagiere wie der souveränste Politiker auf unangenehme Situationen! Auch bei Stegreifreden hilfreich.
Presenter: Guido Kattwinkel
Im beruflichen Leben, aber auch bei Toastmasters, können einen "kritische" Nachfragen, Kommentare oder Zwischenrufe schon einmal in Bedrängnis bringen: "Die Mitgliedsbeiträge fließen ja alle nach Amerika. Warum tut ihr nichts dagegen?"
Zum Glück gibt es Techniken, mit denen Du in solchen Situationen stets souverän und sicher antworten kannst, ohne dich zu rechtfertigen. Sehen (und bewundern) können wir diese Techniken z.B. in Polit-Talkshows oder in Interviews bei den Tagesthemen. Im Workshop schauen wir uns diese Techniken an und trainieren sie auch.
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Agenda for the conference
7th to 9th May 2021
Detailed Agenda
Thursday, May 6
18:00 to 19:00
Platform Test
Familiarize yourself with Hopin and test your outdated equipment.
SESSIONS
19:00 to 21:00
Candidate Showcase
Who will be our next District Director? Who will serve as District Officers? Having applied 10+ inches of make-up, here our candidates promote themselves.
SESSIONS
Friday, May 7
17:00 to 17:55
Opening Ceremony
Elisabeth Smith, our District Director, will welcome us and ceremoniously open this year's District 95 Conference. No corny speeches this year, pinky promise.
STAGE
18:00 to 18:56
Table Topics Contest
Does thinking on your own feet scare you to the bones? Watch our District's most courageous impromptu gladiators as they battle it out.
STAGE
19:00 to 21:00
District Council Meeting
Reports, Approvals & Elections. Wanna know how our District fared through the pandemic? Or who will cheer us out of it? Then don't miss out on this meeting.
SESSIONS
19:00 to 20:00
100. Satz der Sibirischen Symphonie
Uraufführung einer Theaterstückszene über das Leben und Wirken von Joseph Beuys zu dessen 100. Geburtstag. Vorgetragen von Horst R. Müller, DTM.
EXPO
21:00 to 22:00
Midnight Talk
Have a glass of wine, tea or soda and chill or network with fellow Toastmasters as the day fades and the moon rises.
SESSIONS
Saturday, May 8
8:00 to 9:00
Breakfast Club
Life is like a bowl of cereal. Enjoy your breakfast in one room together with hundreds of likeminded gals and guys. In your face, Covid!
SESSIONS
9:00 to 9:55
CONTEST
Deutscher Redewettbewerb
Speech contest made in German. Die sechs besten vorbereiteten teutonischen Reden des Jahres von den Alpen bis Spitzbergen.
STAGE
9:00 to 19:00
Conference Café
Enjoy your favourite drink together with fellow Toastmasters in a relaxing atmosphere while networking, chatting and chilling.
SESSIONS
9:15 to 9:45
How to get to the TED Stage
Havard Lillethun explains how Toastmasters got him to Public Speaking's most iconic stage.
SESSIONS
9:30 to 10:00
Speed Networking
Similar to Speed Dating, you meet a random person who wants to network, too. You've got 3 minutes. Make 'em count.
NETWORKING
10:00 to 18:00
Table Topics Marathon
Bored of just watching others talk? Our Table Topics Masters will give you a topic and let you speak. As often as you want. Rise and shine!
SESSIONS
10:00 to 11:00
Rhetorical Orgasms
Spice up Your Story with Rhetorical Devices. Workshop by Florian Mück.
SESSIONS
10:00 to 11:00
Von der Kanzel auf die Bühne
Freie Rede hat in der kirchlichen Verkündigung Tradition. Sie ist aber nicht planlos. Das gilt auch für das deutsches Kabarett. Workshop mit Clajo Hermann.
SESSIONS
10:15 to 10:45
Open Discussion
Ramble with others over coffee about a corny topic you choose yourself.
SESSIONS
11:10 to 12:10
TM Online Treffen: Rettungsanker oder Tod auf Raten?
Schöne neue Welt: 6 Toastmasters debattieren über das Für und Wider von Online Meetings. -- Debate about Problems and Opportunities of videoconferencing.
SESSIONS
11:15 to 11:45
Speed Networking
Similar to Speed Dating, you meet a random person who wants to network, too. You've got 3 minutes. Make 'em count.
NETWORKING
12:15 to 13:15
Spiele (Games)
Präsentationsmüde? Ruh dich aus und spiel ein Spiel mit unserem viel zu verspielten Christoph Stoppok.
SESSIONS
12:20 to 13:20
How Effectively Does Your Team Function?
Participants are invited to find out what type of a team they are part of. Workshop by Svetana Breum.
SESSIONS
12:20 to 13:20
Orgy of Improvisation
How to tackle any challenge through mutual inspiration and improvisation. Workshop by Nadine Meisel.
SESSIONS
12:20 to 13:20
Visusal Storytelling mit Prezi Video
Mehr Überzeugungskraft für deine nächste Zoom-Rede oder -Moderation. Workshop mit Thomas Päffgen.
SESSIONS
13:30 to 14:40
CONTEST
Redebewertung (Wettbewerb)
Evaluation Contest for Krauts. Ein Zielredner und acht, die alles besser wissen.
STAGE
14:15 to 14:45
Speed Networking auf Hochdeutsch
Wie beim "Speed Dating" triffst du zufällig auf die nächste Person, die - wie du - auch netzwerken will. 3 Minuten Zeit.
NETWORKING
14:50 to 15:50
CONTEST
Deutscher Redewettbewerb
German speech contest reloaded. Spiel's noch einmal, Sam.
STAGE
14:50 to 15:50
The art of persuasion
A former law professor teaches how to use spoken and body language to speak to decision makers. Workshop by Paul Bader.
SESSIONS
14:50 to 15:50
The Potency of a powerful evaluation
A fresh look at evaluations as a meaningful dialogue. Workshop by Martha Roedbro and David Drebsky
SESSIONS
14:50 to 15:50
Was kommt nach der Tageszeitung?
Journalismus im Wandel. Workshop mit Jörg Brökel.
SESSIONS
16:00 to 17:15
Keynote: How to uncover the glory of your Story
Interactive keynote by 2013 World Champion Pres Vasilev. He reveals the most powerful storytelling secrets and engages in a dynamic discussion.
STAGE
17:15 to 17:30
Chat with the Champion
Stay on the stage to exchange ideas with Pres Vasilev via Hopin's chat function.
STAGE
18:00 to 19:20
CONTEST
International Speech Contest
Choose the best to last -- for the Region Quarterfinals. Englische vorbereitete Rede. Fly High - Feel the Sky!
STAGE
20:00 to 21:00
Gala Night
Future Starlets of District 95 show their talent.
SESSIONS
21:00 to 22:00
Midnight Talk
Sip your Pina Colada while talking fellow Toastmasters to sleep.
Langsamer Ausklang des Tages für alle Glühwürmchen.
SESSIONS
Sunday, May 9 (Mothering Sunday in Germany)
8:00 to 9:00
Breakfast Club
Swap your morning yoga for twisted toast with fellow masters.
Ungezwungenes Frühstück mit anderen Quasselstrippen.
SESSIONS
9:00 to 9:56
CONTEST
Stegreifreden Wettbewerb
Germanic response to Table Topics, contest style. -- 6 mal herrlich aneinandergereihter intelligenter Unsinn im Wettbewerb.
STAGE
10:00 to 16:00
Table Topics Marathon
Reden aus dem Stegreif: hier bekommt jeder ein Thema für eine Kurzrede aus dem Stand. Auch mehrmals! -- Stop listening and try your own impromptu speech.
SESSIONS
10:00 to 10:45
Keynote: Organisiert auf den Gipfel
Deutsche Keynote: Extrem Bergsteiger David Göttler erklärt, was er unternimmt, um den Mount Everest zu besteigen. Mit vielen Parallelen zum normalen Leben.
STAGE
10:15 to 10:45
A Life for Toastmasters: Int'l Director Elisabeth Nostedt
She received several DTM titles and held all possible Toastmasters roles up to International Director. What did she gain?
SESSIONS
11:00 to 12:00
Are Toastmasters Clubs Able To Handle Taboo Topics?
Taboos are broken everywhere. Why not at Toastmasters? Should they? Watch how our panelists are debating.
SESSIONS
11:00 to 12:00
You can't »mute« your body
How to fully embody your message, even when only half of your body is visible. Workshop by Claudia Dalchow.
SESSIONS
11:00 to 12:00
How to be funny using the »Rule of 3«
A workshop introducing the easiest way to add humour systematically. Workshop by Jessica Breitenfeld.
SESSIONS
11:00 to 12:00
Virtuell präsentieren
So macht dein Online-Publikum mit. Workshop mit Stephen Wagner.
SESSIONS
11:00 to 11:20
100. Satz der Sibirischen Symphonie
Uraufführung einer Theaterstückszene über das Leben und Wirken von Joseph Beuys zu dessen 100. Geburtstag. Vorgetragen von Horst R. Müller, DTM.
EXPO
12:15 to 13:15
Games
Tired of all those presentations? Play with our Gamemaker Rocky Khan.
SESSIONS
12:15 to 13:15
Power Point Karaoke, the fun exercise
So macht dein Online-Publikum mit. Workshop mit Stephen Wagner.
SESSIONS
12:15 to 13:15
Wie du den König in dir weckst und siegreich lebst
Interaktiver Workshop für das nächste Upgrade Deiner Persönlichkeit. Ein Workshop mit Alex Wiebe.
SESSIONS
12:15 to 13:15
Zwischenrufe und kritische Fragen parieren
Reagiere wie der souveränste Politiker auf unangenehme Situationen! Auch bei Stegreifreden hilfreich. Workshop mit Guido Kattwinkel.
SESSIONS
13:30 to 14:50
CONTEST
Evaluation Contest
Watch in awe how 8 division champions settle their accounts with the test speaker.
Redebewertung auf angelsächsische Art.
STAGE
14:00 to 14:30
Open Discussion
Discuss a topic that you choose yourself. But remember: Don't pick a fight.
SESSIONS
15:15 to 15:45
Speed Networking
Like Speed Dating, but without the intent to marry.
SESSIONS
16:00 to 17:30
Award Presentation and Closing Ceremony
The reaping. Trophies change hands as we listen to famous last words from our district leadership. Wer hat an der Uhr gedreht?
SESSIONS
