Speech contests are an important part of the Toastmasters educational program. They provide an opportunity for Toastmasters to gain speaking experience, as well as an opportunity for other Toastmasters to learn by observing proficient speakers and organizing events outside their club.

Our 2024 contests will be held virtually, via Zoom. Join the representatives from our Area O1, Area O2 and Area O3 clubs as they compete in their area-level International Speech & Table Topics® Contests!

See the Toastmasters International 2023–2024 Speech Contest Rulebook for eligibility requirements (and all other rules), and the District 28 contest resources page for more information on running, supporting, or competing in speech contests.

Logistics

• Each club in good standing in Area O1, Area O2 and Area O3 can send up to two contestants for each contest.
• If you have any questions or are interested in serving as a functionary, please contact event chair Crystal Taylor.

Times

6:00 PM

Access for contest officials

6:15 PM

Doors open for contestants and audience members

6:30 PM

Contestant briefing

7:00 PM

Contest gavel

All times are EDT (UTC -4).

Zoom Meeting

Zoom meeting link

Area O1, Area O2 & Area O3 International Speech & Table Topics® Contests – February 28, 2024

Meeting ID

837 0479 4984

Passcode

D28TM

Contestants are not permitted to compete without a video feed, and should use the information above to connect from a device with a camera. Audience members may call in if needed. To do so, find your local number and enter the call-in password of 836573 to join the meeting, or use the one-tap mobile numbers below.

Canada

+1 438 809 7799,,83704794984#,,,,*836573#

US

+13462487799,,83704794984#,,,,*836573#