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The District 95 Conference is an annual event hosted by Toastmasters International for members in District 95. It's a fantastic opportunity for personal and professional growth, featuring keynote speakers, educational workshops, networking opportunities, and thrilling speech contests.
The conference is open to all Toastmasters members, not just those from District 95. Non-Toastmasters and guests are also welcome to attend to experience the vibrant and supportive learning environment that Toastmasters offers.
The conference is from May 15th to 17th, 2026, at:
Hotel Franz
Steeler Str. 261, 45138 Essen, Germany
The conference team has secured plenty of locations for you to stay. Please visit the Accommodation page for more details.
The Hotel Franz is well-connected and accessible by public transport and car.
| Mode of Transport | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 🚗 By Car | For satellite navigation, use the address Schwanenbuschstr. 100, 45138 Essen, as it leads to the hotel's car park. The venue is easily accessible from major motorways: • From Düsseldorf: A 52 to the Essen-Bergerhausen exit. • From Duisburg/Bochum: A 40 to the Huttrop exit. |
| ✈️ From Airport | From Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), take a direct regional train (RE, S-Bahn) to Essen Hauptbahnhof (Hbf). The journey is about 20-30 minutes. |
| 🚆 From Main Station | From Essen Hauptbahnhof (Hbf), take the S-Bahn (S1, S3, or S9) one stop to Essen-Steele. From there, take bus line 119 to the Parkfriedhof stop. Alternatively, check local tram and bus routes to the Schwanenbuschstraße stop. |
| 🚊 Local Transport Links | Plan your journey on the official websites: • Ruhrbahn (local) • VRR (regional) |
| 🚊 Inter City Transport Links | Plan your journey on the official websites: • Deutsche Bahn |
The detailed schedule will be published on the Program page.
Tickets can be purchased directly from the conference website. Please visit the Tickets page for more information on prices and packages.
Daytime Sessions: Business casual is recommended.
Gala Dinner: Formal attire or evening wear is encouraged.
The conference relies on volunteers! If you are interested in contributing, please write to conference@toastmasters-95.org.
For any further inquiries, please email the organizing team at conference@toastmasters-95.org.