DUBAI: Toastmasters District 127, the regional division of Toastmasters International in the UAE, has announced that Sabyasachi Sengupta, the World Champion of Public Speaking 2025, will be the keynote speaker at the Champion’s Leadership Conclave on Sunday (September 21) at The Aquila School, opposite Skycourts Tower A in Dubai.
DTM Col. Mohammad Murad, past international president of Toastmasters, will lead a special leadership workshop at the event. The conclave, themed “Empowering Voices, Building Leaders”, is expected to draw more than 1,000 participants, including Toastmasters members, professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders from across the GCC.
Organisers said the conclave aims to inspire and equip current and future leaders through transformative workshops, high-profile keynote sessions, and networking opportunities, in line with Toastmasters’ vision of building communication and leadership skills.
Toastmasters International is a global non-profit dedicated to developing communication and leadership skills. Toastmasters District 127 represents more than 3,000 members across 155 clubs, 37 areas, and 8 divisions in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
DTM Sujil CV, District Director of Toastmasters District 127, said, “We are proud to welcome the World Champion Sabyasachi Sengupta to Dubai as keynote speaker at the Champion’s Conclave. This summit will deliver transformative leadership insights and communication strategies to help participants elevate their life skills.” He added that the mission of Toastmasters is to provide a positive learning environment that builds confidence, communication, and leadership abilities.
Sabyasachi Sengupta, who lives in Amsterdam and represented District 59 on his path to becoming World Champion, said he was excited to join one of the world’s most active Toastmasters communities. He noted that he would share his journey of transformation and insights from his winning speech “Just Nod”, which highlights that one doesn’t need a stage to follow dreams — influence and inspiration can come even from a clicker and a projector.
