
From engaging education sessions to the thrilling World Championship of Public Speaking®, the Toastmasters International Convention offers attendees the opportunity to learn new skills, hear from world-class speakers, and network with a global community.
Last year, the convention celebrated the organization’s centennial anniversary. Held in Anaheim, California, near the site of the first Toastmasters club meeting, the event featured a 1920s theme, a Toastmasters history exhibit, and numerous opportunities to celebrate the organization’s impact.
Here’s a closer look at some findings from this memorable event.
2,350
Number of people who registered for the 2024 International Convention
87
Number of countries represented by registrants
40%
Registrants who reported this as their first convention
OVER 80%
Registrants who said having fun was one of their convention goals
OVER 77%
Attendees who visited the Convention Store
OVER 86%
Registrants who were Toastmasters members
OVER 73%
Onsite attendees who said their convention goals were met
OVER 50%
Heard about the convention from their Toastmasters club
OVER 92%
Respondents who are interested in future Toastmasters International events
OVER 94%
Registrants who said networking was one of their convention goals
World Championship of Public Speaking
Attendees’ favorite part of the convention
Statistics provided by the Toastmasters International Research and Analysis Department.
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