Meeting 959
January 21, 2026
We’ve all heard it: “The audience won’t remember what you said, but how you made them feel.” But how do you actually engineer that feeling?
Join us for an exclusive keynote by John Zhang, a self-described “speech nerd” and the 2021 D85 Evaluation Champion. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for the craft, John knows exactly what it takes to move an audience.
How to Make Your Speech Memorable The Philosophy: There is no boring speech—only lazy speechcraft.
Whether you are preparing for a club meeting or a district stage, this session offers a rare look into the mechanics of excellence.
What will you gain:
*Watch our 2025 International Speech First Runner-up’s Semi-final Speech
*Speech Analysis to see how to construct a quality speech
*Applicable tips you can consider to make your speech more memorable
Wednesday
18:50 – 21:15
Please arrive 10 minutes before the meeting start and put your phone in silent mode.
Room A8
6th Floor, Zhongcai Center Building
658 Niuzhuang Road
Huangpu District, Shanghai
Online Teams Meeting
ID: 428389900126
Passcode: WRrzJ8
