MAY 8-10, 2026 | NOVOTEL ABU DHABI AL BUSTAN

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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

Speech Contests (International, Humorous, Table Topics, Evaluation)

Keynotes

Inspiring Keynote Speakers

Networking

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 Networking & Gala Dinner

Saturday, 9th May, 2026

  • Registration & Kit Collections
  • DTAC 2026 Opening Ceremony and Inauguration
  • English Speech Contests
  • Keynote Speech: Mohammed Qahtani, 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


Mohammed Qahtani

“Mohammed Qahtani is the 2015 World Champion of Public Speaking, a title awarded by Toastmasters International after a global competition featuring more than 30,000 participants from over 100 countries.
He is the first and only speaker from the region to achieve this prestigious recognition.
Mohammed delivers powerful talks on a range of impactful topics, including adapting to change, workplace empowerment, building high-performing teams, the art of negotiation, and the effective use of language in communication”

Know more about him at www.qahtanispeaks.com

Ali Al Saloom

“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