2022 International Convention FAQ

The 2022 International Convention will be a hybrid event. Attendees will have an option to experience the event in person or online.

A hybrid event is one that can be accessed through an online platform or in person. Attendees can elect to register for an online experience or register to attend in person.

The online convention experience can be accessed from a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone (Android or iOS).

Toastmasters is excited to host the 2022 International Convention at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, from Wednesday, August 17 through Saturday, August 20, 2022.

The convention will take place in Nashville, TN, U.S., and all events and activities will be in Central Daylight Time (CDT) or Coordinated Universal Time -5 (UTC -5), which is the local time in Nashville, TN, U.S. For your convenience, a time zone converter will be listed at the top of each agenda page.

Registration will open by May 2022.

Yes, please visit the convention registration page for all convention pricing information. There will be a registration fee to attend the in-person experience in Nashville, TN, U.S., and a fee to attend the online experience.

To become a Host District Helping Hand convention volunteer, click here to learn more and let us know you are interested. Once registration opens, we will send you an invitation to register as a Host District Helping Hand. Volunteer opportunities are limited and based on a first-come, first-served basis.

A non-U.S. citizen entering the U.S. is required to present a passport and a valid visa issued by a U.S. Consular Official, unless he or she is a citizen of a country eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or a citizen of Canada. To obtain a list of countries eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, please reference the Homeland Security website. If you require a Letter of Invitation for entry into the U.S., please click Request Letter to submit your request.

Request Letter Here: https://forms.gle/AzFMsA9ns78S2p996

No. Registration for the 2022 International Convention is on a first-come, first-served basis; therefore, it is recommended that you make airfare or hotel reservations after receiving confirmation on your convention registration.

The health and safety of our attendees, vendors, and staff is a top priority, and Toastmasters International is committed to following all recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and trusted local government in Tennessee, United States. All health and safety information will be updated frequently and as needed to keep all attendees informed on any safety concerns or precautions.

The International Speech Contest Semifinals and World Championship of Public Speaking will be conducted as hybrid contests from Nashville, Tennessee. More information, include the region assignments for each of the four semifinals is available here.

Please contact conventionregistration@toastmasters.org with any inquiries related to registering for the convention.

For the best experience, use Chrome or Firefox on a desktop or laptop computer. If you don’t already have Chrome, you can download it for free here: https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/.

Before attending the event, check that your system is compatible with the virtual environment by following the Desktop Requirements link: https://presentations.akamaized.net/ProductResources/Production/HTML/ComputerTips/ComputerTips.html.

Registered attendees will receive an invitation email to log into the online convention on August 17. The email will redirect you to the convention website.

Toastmasters International has elected to use a variety of vendors to provide key services to ensure that the convention is a robust, dynamic experience. The goal of the convention is always to break even, and the All-Access fee of $45 USD will allow Toastmasters International to cover the incurred vendor costs.

You can upgrade and pay for the All-Access Pass here.

Yes, each attendee will be required to register in advance and create an online attendee profile to access the Limited-Access pass. Registration will be available until August 20.

The attendee profile is considered your convention badge. Fellow convention attendees will be able to view your name (whether you are a Toastmasters member or not), your city, state, and country. You also have the option to hide your profile and attend the convention as an anonymous attendee. Instructions on how to make your profile anonymous will be posted in this FAQ soon.

Absolutely! You will be able to purchase exclusive convention souvenirs on-site. We anticipate offering additional souvenirs online through the Toastmasters Store. More details coming soon!

Toastmasters International, in partnership with our third-party event platform vendor, is making every effort to develop and keep the convention platform available for all users, regardless of ability or disability. Please contact us if you find pages that are difficult to read or access via screen reader or other assistive devices. We will make every effort to solve difficulties you are having accessing any information included in the online experience. All concerns should be sent to conventionregistration@toastmasters.org.

Please visit the Hotel/Travel page and reference “Travel & Transportation.”

Please visit the Hotel/Travel page and reference “Travel & Transportation.”

Please visit the Hotel/Travel page and reference “Venue & Hotel” for more information on how to book accommodations. Toastmasters has negotiated a reduced rate for convention attendees at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.

Unfortunately, we can’t assist you in searching for a roommate, but we can recommend utilizing social media to help. Post a status on the Facebook event page and get the conversation started.

Cancellation requests for in-person and online convention registration must be submitted no later than August 3, 2022, at 11:59:59 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) or Coordinated Universal Time -6 (UTC -6). Cancellations will not be accepted after this date. All in-person cancellations will be subject to a $25 USD administrative fee. Please submit your special event ticket and registration cancellation requests by clicking here or emailing conventionregistration@toastmasters.org.

Submit your in-person convention registration cancellation request here and select that you would prefer to attend the convention online. You will be provided a refund of your In-Person Convention Registration less $45 USD for the All-Access Pass (online) Registration. Cancellation requests for in-person convention registration must be submitted no later than August 3, 2022, at 11:59:59 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) or Coordinated Universal Time -6 (UTC -6).

If you registered for the in-person convention experience, your confirmation email will include a link to generate a receipt/invoice for your records. Online attendees and those unable to locate their confirmation email can email conventionregistration@toastmasters.org to request a receipt/invoice.

Please allow up to two business days for a response.

Email conventionregistration@toastmasters.org and provide the names of the attendees to request a bulk receipt/invoice.

Please allow up to two business days for a response.

At this time, all convention attendees must be at least 18 years of age to attend the 2022 International Convention. Due to the nature of the event, Toastmasters International does not prohibit any speech topic, content, or language, as we recognize attendees may learn much about the world around them from listening to others’ speaking on a variety of subjects. For these reasons, Toastmasters International requires attendees be an adult that is at least 18 years of age.

Contact Corporate Relations at corporaterelations@toastmasters.org for more information.

If you have any additional questions regarding the 2022 International Convention, please email conventionregistration@toastmasters.org.

The 2022 Accredited Speaker Program will be conducted as a hybrid event from Nashville, Tennessee. Each candidate will have the option to present onsite from Nashville or online from their home country. This allows all potential candidates the opportunity to participant in Level 2, regardless of travel restrictions. View a full convention schedule, including information about the Accredited Speaker Program, here.