Toastmasters Through the Years Exhibit
In-person convention attendees—step through a century of Toastmasters history at the Toastmasters Through the Years exhibit! Learn about the organization’s beginnings and explore some of the key elements that have made our organization into a world-renowned entity over the past 100 years. This exclusive convention experience features exciting artifacts, including:
Memorabilia of Toastmasters’ founder, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley
Evaluation forms completed and signed by Smedley
Every existing International Convention pin
A copy of the first-ever edition of The Toastmaster magazine
Club agendas from the 1920s
The dress Evelyn Jane Burgay, the first female winner of the World Championship of Public Speaking®, wore while delivering her speech in 1977
Additionally, visualize the growth of Toastmasters around the world with a digital display and see yourself on the cover of Toastmaster magazine by posing in an interactive photo backdrop. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with Toastmasters from around the world while learning together about the living legacy that every Toastmaster is a part of. And commit to honoring and continuing that legacy by making the Plus One Pledge, located at the end of the exhibit!
Watch the Documentary Debut
In-person AND online convention attendees—get an exclusive first look at the new documentary 100 Years of Confident Voices! Delve into the legacy of Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, the visionary founder whose passion for helping others laid the foundation for what would become a global phenomenon, and trace the evolution of Toastmasters from a small club in the basement of a YMCA to an international organization with a presence in nearly 150 countries.
Through rare footage, historical documents, and interviews, 100 Years of Confident Voices celebrates the milestones, challenges, and achievements that have shaped Toastmasters into the influential entity it is today. This exclusive debut viewing will play every hour at the in-person exhibit and will also be available with the online convention experience.
Chat with Toastmasters History-Makers
The VIP History Corner is a dedicated space in the exhibit to meet, talk with, and get photos taken with some Past International Presidents and World Champions of Public Speaking. Learn about recent Toastmasters history firsthand, and you can even get your copy of the Confident Voices book signed by these esteemed Toastmasters.
Please note: All events are listed in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)/Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) -7.
| 8–8:30 a.m. | Michael Notaro, 2011–2012 International President |
| 8:30–9 a.m. | Tim Keck, 1999–2000 International President |
| 3–3:30 p.m. | Lark Doley, 2018–2019 International President |
| 4–4:30 p.m. | Pat Johnson, 2010–2011 International President |
| 4:30–5 p.m. | Lance Miller, 2005 World Champion |
| 5:30–6 p.m. | Jana Barnhill, 2008–2009 International President |
| 6–6:30 p.m. | Pauline Shirley, 1994–1995 International President |
| 10:30–11 a.m. | Jim Kokocki, 2015–2016 International President |
| 11–11:30 a.m. | Ted Corcoran, 2003–2004 International President |
| 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Deepak Menon, 2019–2020 International President |
| 12:30–1 p.m. | Mark L. Brown, 1995 World Champion |
| 1–1:30 p.m. | Mohammed Qahtani, 2015 World Champion |
| 1:30–2 p.m. | Mohammed Murad, 2014–2015 International President |
| 2–2:30 p.m. | William D. Hamilton, 1981–1982 International President |
| 2:30–3 p.m. | Richard E. Peck, 2020–2021 International President |
| 3:30–4 p.m. | Jim Key, 2003 World Champion |
| 4–4:30 p.m. | Dilip Abayasekara, 2005–2006 International President |
| 4:30–5 p.m. | Jon R. Greiner, 2004–2005 International President |
| 6–6:30 p.m. | Ed Tate, 2000 World Champion |
| 12–12:30 p.m. | Craig Valentine, 1999 World Champion |
| 12:30–1 p.m. | David Brooks, 1990 World Champion |
| 1–1:30 p.m. | Terry Daily, 1998–1999 International President |
| 3–3:30 p.m. | Mike Storkey, 2016–2017 International President |
| 8:30–9 a.m. | Darren LaCroix, 2001 World Champion |
| 9–9:30 a.m. | Ramona J. Smith, 2018 World Champion |
| 9:30–10 a.m. | Balraj Arunasalam, 2017–2018 International President |