WHAT IS DTAC?
The District Toastmasters Annual Conference (DTAC) is the biggest Toastmasters event of the year! Join passionate communicators and leaders from across the region for a celebration of growth, competition, learning, and networking.
Speech Contests (International, Humorous, Table Topics, Evaluation)
Inspiring Keynote Speakers
Networking & Leadership Development
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
THE CONTESTS
8 Speech Contests in English and Arabic, as the District’s best speakers battle it out
INSPIRATIONS
Keynote Speakers engaging the audience with Inspiration, motivation and call to action
GETTING CONNECTED
Dynamic Networking opportunities in a multidisciplinary diverse delegate diaspora
RECOGNITIONS
A grand District Awards night along with a glittering DTAC Opening Ceremony
WINNING MOMENTS
DTAC 2026 Award Ceremony celebrating the culmination of Contests
The DTAC 2026 Agenda Outline
Friday, 8th May, 2026
- Registration & Kit Collections
- Arabic Speech Contests
- District 105 Awards Night (2025-2026)
- DTAC 2026 Opening Ceremony & Gala Dinner
Saturday, 9th May, 2026
- Registration & Kit Collections
- DTAC 2026 Inauguration
- English Speech Contests
- Keynote Speech, Mark Brown, DTM
Sunday, 10th May, 2026
- English & Arabic International Speech Contest
- Keynote Speech, Ali Al Saloom
- DTAC 2026 Award Ceremony
- DTAC 2027 Curtain Raiser
Meet Our Keynote Speakers
“Mark Brown, the winner of World Championship of Public Speaking, 1985 in as a keynote speaker
brings a wealth of knowledge and inspiration along with decades of public speaking experience.
His insights on effective leadership, confident communication and performance excellence have
transformed organizations that include numbers of leading global corporates. As a coach and mentor,
he has shaped the journeys of emerging speakers, CEOs, and world-class presenters alike.”
Know more about him at
www.markbrownspeaks.com
“Complementing the Keynote speaker profile, UAE’s very own iconic influencer cum cultural ambassador,
Ali Al Saloom brings in a powerful and relevant context to the DTAC 2026. Ali doesn’t just talk about
connecting minds, he lives it, every day. His keynote will inspire all of us at DTAC 2026 to appreciate
our heritage, reach for new horizons, and build bridges between communities. With Ali on stage, this
year’s event will be more than just a conference; it will be a celebration of what’s possible when we
come together.”
More about Ali’s incredible journey at
www.alialsalaloom.com