Welcome to the 2025 District 13 Fall Symposium!

✈️ Cleared for Takeoff: Your Journey to Leadership Excellence

Join District 13 for our Fall Symposium on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Pittsburgh Airport.

This historic celebration of communication and leadership features World Champion of Public Speaking Craig Valentine as our keynote speaker. Participate in interactive workshops, watch the Humorous Speech and Table Topics contests, and connect with Toastmasters from across the district.

Whether you’re new to Toastmasters or an experienced member, you’ll gain valuable skills and inspiration for your communication and leadership journey.

Book your hotel room by September 24, 2025 to take advantage of the special room block rate of $159 using code TOA if you want to stay the night!

Thank you to our Sponsors!

Schedule

Schedule is subject to change

Saturday, October 25th, 2025

Time Event Location
8:00 AM
Check-in & Breakfast
Seasonal fruit display, farm fresh scrambled eggs, choice of hickory smoked bacon or pork sausage links, breakfast potatoes, freshly baked pastries and bagels with cream cheese, and beverage station with assorted fruit juices, fresh coffee and teas.
TBD
Experience keynote presentations, participate in interactive workshops, witness exciting Humorous Speech and Table Topics contests, network with fellow Toastmasters, and enjoy educational sessions designed to enhance your communication and leadership skills.
A full day of learning, growth, and connection awaits you at this District 13 Fall Symposium.
📅 Detailed Agenda Coming Soon!
Lunch
Lunch
Mixed garden green salad with ranch or balsamic vinaigrette, chicken piccata, meatballs marinara, penne pasta with alfredo or marinara sauce, green beans, rolls and butter, triple chocolate cake, and beverage station with coffee, tea, and iced tea.
TBD
4:00 PM
Event End / Closing
TBD

Speakers

Learn more about our speakers and their presentations:

Craig Valentine, MBA

Craig is the 1999 World Champion of Public Speaking for Toastmasters International, winning out of more than 25,000 contestants from 14 countries. Known as the Master Storyteller, Craig is an award-winning speaker and trainer who has delivered presentations in over 18 countries, giving up to 160 presentations per year.

As co-author of the Amazon #1 bestseller "World Class Speaking In Action" and author of "The Nuts and Bolts of Public Speaking," Craig helps speakers, executives, and salespeople turn their presentations into profits. He is President of The Communication Factory, LLC, and has worked with prestigious clients including NASA, Johns Hopkins University, MIT, Amazon.com, and the U.S. Army.

Craig's impressive sales background includes winning Salesperson of the Year three times and selling over $8 million in educational resources in a single year. He holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins University, where he also received the Distinguished Alumni Award, and has earned a Congressional Achievement Award for excellence in communications.

Venue

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh Airport

8402 University Blvd,
Moon Township, PA 15108 Complimentary Parking Onsite

Book online using link below, or call hotel reservation line at (412) 329-1400. Provide the group block code (TOA). The booking cutoff date is midnight on September 24, 2025. After this date, any rooms not reserved will be released back into general inventory and may no longer be available at the group rate.

Online

You will receive a unique zoom link the week of the event.

Registration

Event Registration
Registration Type Early
(Until Oct 10)
Regular
(Until Oct 17)
Late
(Until Oct 19)
Extended
(Until Oct 25)
In-Person $95.00 $99.00 $105.00 N/A
Virtual Only $29.00 $39.00 $49.00 $59.00
Contests Only N/A $25.00 $25.00 $25.00

Student Discount

Students save $10 off registration with coupon code:

STUDENT

Sponsorship

Complete payment online below, then email fallevent@d13tm.com with your program ad design and/or logo.

You can also read our sponsorship letter for more details:

FAQ

Learn more about our sponsorship packages here and reach out to pqd@d13tm.com for more details.

Yes we love volunteers! When registering please select in which ways you would like to help with the event. 

Yes! Register early for a discount. See the registration section for pricing details.

Yes… after the division contest occurs we will open up contest only tickets for contestants and spectators, but these will not include any of the meals or other program.

Questions?

Sharon A. J. Imes, DTM

District 13 Program Quality Director

DISTRICT 13 – PURPOSE

The purpose of the district is to enhance the quality and performance and extend the network of member clubs of Toastmasters International within the boundaries of this district, thereby offering greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from Toastmasters educational program by:

  • Focusing on the critical success factors as specified by the district educational and membership goals
  • Ensuring that each club effectively fulfills its responsibilities to its individual members
  • Providing effective training and leadership development opportunities for club and district officers.
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