Toastmasters Bayern · District 95 · Division D

Division D Conference
2026

Growing Through Connection

Integrity | Respect | Service | Excellence

25 April 2026 · Munich, Germany · Stadtteilkultur 2411

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Learn from the Best

Dive deeper with hands-on sessions led by experienced speakers and coaches. Choose the workshop that fits your goals.

Ineke Vermeulen

Ineke Vermeulen, DTM

EN EN

Present with Power

From Death by PowerPoint to Seducing with Slides — Presentation tips for Toastmasters, business, and life.

About the facilitator

Ineke Vermeulen is a public speaking and TEDx coach, trainer, and Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) with over 15 years of experience. She works with clients ranging from ambitious individuals to global organisations, helping them communicate with confidence, clarity, and impact.

Edgar Niklaus

Edgar Niklaus, DTM

DE DE

Elevator Pitch

Der Workshop erklärt Voraussetzungen und Funktionen des Elevator Pitchs und versetzt die Teilnehmer in die Lage ihren eigenen persönlichen Elevator Pitch zu erstellen und zu üben.

About the facilitator

Edgar Niklaus (Dipl.-Ing. und Betriebswirt) ist selbständiger Finanz- und Versicherungsmakler seit 1999. Bei Toastmasters seit November 2004, DTM seit 2015. Er hat unzählige Reden und viele Workshops gehalten und bringt 18 Jahre berufliche Führungserfahrung mit.

Darya Juric

Darya Juric

EN EN

Overcome the Spotlight Effect

Turn public speaking from a fear into your advantage. This workshop will give you practical tools to reduce anxiety, embrace new opportunities, and speak with impact.

About the facilitator

Darya Juric is an IT professional passionate about communication. In 2022 she founded a corporate Toastmasters club, and later a series of webinars focused on developing the inner skills and mindset that lay the foundation for successful public speaking.

Oleg Güntner

Oleg Güntner

EN EN DE DE

Youth Bootcamp

Ages 10–14 Ages 14–17

A hands-on speaking workshop for young people ages 10–17, run in English and German and split into two age groups so every participant learns alongside peers at a similar level.

About the facilitator

Oleg Güntner has spent 25 years at BMW, currently as a manager responsible for prototype part quality in development. He is a certified trainer for "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" and a coach for leadership and personal development. A Toastmaster since 2012, he is currently President of Munich Media Speakers. He holds degrees in Industrial Engineering and is an NLP Master.

See What's Coming

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Meet the Contest Chairs

Our experienced contest chairs ensure every competition runs smoothly and every speaker gets their moment to shine.

Mikaela Gallon

Mikaela Gallon, DTM

Contest Chair — International Speech

About the contest chair

Mikaela Gallon is a Sr. IT Project Manager and PMP®, and the founder of Present.Global — where communication meets coaching, mindfulness, and presence. Half French and Maltese, raised between Argentina and South Africa, she has worked across Europe, New York, and Tokyo. Fluent in French, English, Spanish, and German, she knows firsthand that real communication goes far beyond language. A TEDx speaker, 2x TEDx coach, 3x Toastmasters District Champion, and Ivy League MBA, she has spent a lifetime crossing borders and building bridges — connecting people, connecting dots, and bringing a fuller, more human voice to the way we communicate.

Christina Bolte

Christina Bolte

Contest Chair — Deutscher Redewettbewerb

About the contest chair

Christina, an industrial engineer with over 14 years in the automotive industry, once considered invisibility her superpower—until launching her own business as a health consultant revealed the need to be seen and heard. This turning point led her to Toastmasters in 2014. Since then, she has served multiple times as a District Officer and held various leadership roles across clubs. Through Toastmasters, she transformed her voice into a powerful business asset—making confident speaking and impactful presentations a cornerstone of her success.

A day where voices come alive

The Division D Conference is the highlight of the Toastmasters year for clubs across Bavaria. It brings together members from every corner of the division for a day of inspiring speeches, fierce competitions, and genuine human connection.

Whether you're a seasoned speaker competing for glory or a first-timer curious about what Toastmasters is all about — this is your day. Expect world-class speeches, laughter, learning, and a community that will stay with you long after the applause fades.

Date
25 April 2026
Location
Bavaria · TBA
District
District 95 · Division D
Format
Speeches · Contests · Networking

What is Toastmasters?

Toastmasters International is a world-leading communication and leadership organisation with over 300,000 members in 145 countries. Members grow their confidence, sharpen their public speaking skills, and discover their voice — in a supportive, non-judgmental community of people just like them.

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