Contestants Briefing
12:15 – 13:00
The Program
The District 59 conference has a stellar line-up. Cyril Junior Dim, Toastmasters’ 2022 World Champion of Public Speaking, will take the Antwerp stage for a unique keynote speech. Cyril will be joined by many other world-class speakers, such as Lars Sudmann, who has 2 million (and counting) views on YouTube for his TEDx speech.
At all times there are speech contests and workshops to attend in three languages (English, French, Dutch). Besides captivating speeches and enriching workshops, attendees will be able to see the best of Antwerp.
Friday, May 24
Main Hall
Dutch Evaluation Contest
13:00 – 14:00
French Evaluation Contest
14:30 – 15:30
English Evaluation Contest
16:00 – 17:00
Workshop D
First Timers
12:15 – 13:00
Lounge
Registration & Welcome Coffee
11:00 – 12:15
Sparkle & Shine: Speed Dating Session
12:15 – 13:00
Brasserie Woods
DTM Party
17:00 – 18:00
Saturday, May 25
Main Hall
Opening
09:00 – 09:20
Contestants Briefing
10:15 – 11:00
French Speech Contest
11:00 – 12:20
Dutch Speech Contest
13:50 – 15:10
International Speech Contest
15:40 – 17:00
Workshop D
Elevate Your Personal Brand: LinkedIn for Thought Leadership and Strategic Networking
14:30 – 15:15
Workshop Z
Lounge
Registration & Welcome Coffee
08:00 – 09:00
Lunch
12:00 – 13:30
Saturday, May 25
Main Hall / Lounge
Award Ceremony & Reception
19:00 – 20:00
Gala Dinner
20:00 – 22:00
Party
22:00 – 23:59
Sunday, May 26
Main Hall
Opening
09:00 – 09:30
Panel Discussion: From Coal to Diamond — Leadership Lessons from Entrepreneurs and Innovators
Catrien Scheers, Pascale Switten, Pieter Delaere, Niti Grover
10:15 – 11:00
Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:00
Hall of Fame & Closing Ceremony
12:00 – 13:00