John Aparicio
Annual Conference Chair
District 25 Annual Conference
May 15-16, 2026
Schedule subject to change.
| Friday, May 15, 2026 | |
| 4:00 PM | Registration Opens (Outside of Inspire Room ABC) |
| 5:15 PM- 6:00 PM | Education Session (Inspire Room ABC) |
| William C. Davis :”The DNA of Leadership: Building Genuine Relationships to Shape Great Teams” (Inspire Room ABC) | |
| 6:00 PM | Inspire Ballroom ABC Doors Open |
| 6:00 PM | Parade of Banners Lineup (Hallway Outside of Inspire ABC) |
| 6:15 PM | Opening Ceremony with Parade of Banners & Custume Contest (Inspire Room ABC) |
| 6:30 PM | Evening Dinner Opening (Inspire Room ABC) |
| 7:00 PM- 7:25 PM | Friday Evening Keynote (Inspire Room ABC) |
| Elizabeth Mccormick: “YOU. In the Pilot’s Seat” (Inspire Room ABC) | |
| 7:25 PM – 7:35 PM | 10 mins Break |
| 7:35 PM | Humorous Contest (Inspire Room ABC) |
| 9:45 PM | Hospitality Suite Opens (Engage Room) |
| 11:00 PM | Hospitality Suite Closes (Engage Room) |
| Saturday, May 16, 2026 | |
| 7:00 AM | Registration Opens,Doors Open (Outside of Inspire Room ABC) |
| 7:45 AM – 8:50 AM | Morning Breakfast (Inspire Room ABC) |
| 8:00 AM- 8:20 AM | Morning Keynote (Inspire Room ABC) |
| Andrea Flack-Wetherald :”Ultimate Leadership Superpower” (Inspire Room ABC) | |
| 8:20 AM | Hospitality Suite Opens (Engage Room) & First Timers Starts (Invision Room) |
| 9:00 AM– 9:50 AM | Education Session 1 |
| Leadership (Inspire Room FED) | Dr. Mayme Doumbia: “The Inner Hero Habits That Build Trust and Move People to Action” |
| Inpiration (Innovate Room) | Andrea Flack-Wetherald: “Your Inner Hero’s Journey” |
| 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Education Session 2 |
| Leadership (Inspire Room FED) | Felipe Rodriguez & Marcos Rodriguez: “Unleashing the Discipline Within: Your Hidden Superpower for Success |
| Inpiration (Innovate Room) | Elizabeth de Moraes: “Commanding the Room: The Three Dimensions of Leadership Presence – Your Superpower for Success” |
| 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM | Education Session 3 |
| Leadership (Inspire Room FED) | D. Chris Olsen: “Bridging the Worlds: Sports to Automation” |
| Inspiration (Innovate Room) | Karen Gray: “The HUMAN Edge: How to lead, Speak and Communicate with Deeper Purpose and Connection”. Panelists: Elizabeth de Moraes, Brian Galke & Sarah Strackhouse) |
| 11:45 AM | Doors Open – (Inspire Room ABC) |
| 12:15 PM | District Awards Luncheon – (Inspire Room ABC) |
| 12:30 PM – 12:50 PM | Afternoon Keynote (Inspire Room ABC) |
| Valerie Hope: “Leadership is Not a DIY Project” | |
| 1:15 PM | Raffle Drawing (Inspire Room ABC) |
| 1:45 PM – 2:35 PM | Education Session 4 |
| Leadership (Inspire Room FED) | Sandra Park: “Title The 5 Superpowers of Successful Leaders” |
| Inspiration (Innovate Room) | Brian Galke: “Decode to Connect: Speak So People Lean In” |
| 3:00 PM | International Speech Contest – (Inspire Room ABC) |
| 6:00 PM | DTM Ceremony Rehearsal – (Inspire Room ABC) |
| 7:00 PM | Doors Open – (Inspire Room ABC) |
| 7:00 PM | Dignitary Parade Lineup (Hallway Outside of Inspire ABC) |
| 7:15 PM | Dignitary Parade – (Inspire Room ABC) |
| 7:30 PM | Saturday Night Dinner & Distinguished Toastmaster Ceremony – (Inspire Room ABC) |
| 7:45 PM – 8:00 PM | Evening Keynote (Inspire Room ABC) |
| Karen Gray: “You’re Not the Rock – You’re the Rock Mover” (Inspire Room ABC) | |
| 9:00 PM | Conference Adjourns |
