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How to Write a Welcome Speech | Academic Conference Edition

Have you ever been to a conference where the welcome speech left you wanting more information or didn’t make you excited for what’s to come? Yikes! You may not be alone in that sentiment.

But were you invited to give the welcome speech for the upcoming conference you’re attending, and want to do a better job? Fun stuff, congratulations!

We can’t take the conference jitters away, but we can help you learn about welcome speeches and how to write one in this article. In the end, you’ll see how Orvium helps the research community prepare for a conference.

What is a Welcome Speech?

A welcome speech (or address) sets the tone for a conference or event. The speech must describe what’s to come and get everyone excited for the event and feel welcome. It should also create an appropriate environment for knowledge sharing.

Anyone can deliver a welcome speech, but a minimum of excellent presentation skills, fun and creative demeanor, and the ability to be personable are major pluses. If you haven’t given a speech of this caliber before, remember that preparing your notes, writing your speech, and delivering it are all a part of the process . Practice makes perfect.

An excellent welcome speech will unite the audience, helping them come together for a common purpose.

See some examples of welcome speeches here , and learn how to write your own below.

How to Write a Welcome Speech for a Conference

1. get the event focus and tone right.

Since a welcome speech sets the tone for a conference or event, you must ensure it’s informative and interesting. While thinking about this, decide whether or not you’ll use formal or informal language . How you choose, structure, and deliver your words matters. These all come together to create the “tone”.

To decide between formal and informal language for your welcome speech, consult the graph below:

Typically, you’ll want to use formal language for a conference (but not overly formal) depending on your audience demographics and ensure everyone can understand you. A welcome speech has the following structure:

• opening and welcome
• theme and main topics
• outcome (or agenda)
• thank yous (to attendees, sponsors, volunteers, vendors, speakers, etc.)
• a closing statement.

Pro tip : you want to connect with your audience, grab their attention, and get them excited about the event, so start with a strong but warm opening. Don’t mention everyone involved throughout your speech, as that can get lengthy; instead, mention the essential speakers, organizations, associations, or volunteers. Finally, end the speech on a good note to get everyone excited with stats and pertinent information, such as:

• the high number of attendees
• any high-impact research that will be shown
• the different represented countries
• the variety of covered topics.

If you don’t know where to start, follow this welcome speech planner and read the information below.

2. Take Notes and Draft an Outline

From our Full Guide to Planning an Academic Conference, you know that your welcome speech must add value to the conference , just as each keynote and session speaker does. To do so, research (and reach out to) essential participants (keynote, session speakers, vendors, etc.) to make sure you know what kind of approach you can take with your speech. Humor works in the right circumstances, but you must spend time thinking it through; not all jokes will be taken lightly, and you want to avoid any misunderstandings.

Remember, your goal is to unite and bring together like-minded individuals who all have a common purpose, that of advancing and sharing knowledge .

In your notes or outline, you’ll want to include the following steps:

• Welcome the audience - use a clear and strong voice to welcome all attendees and grab their attention.
• an example of an informal greeting: “Hello and welcome, everyone!”
• an example of a formal greeting: “Good evening to all attendees. It’s wonderful to see you all.”
• Introduce the event - say the event’s name, purpose, and age or history (if it’s a repeat event or conference), and talk a bit about the event’s organization.
• Mention any distinguished guests - ensure you get their names, affiliations, and credentials correct.
• State the main topics - the main topics are the attendees’ common interests, so you may choose to present a specific subject within the field selected that year.
• Outline the agenda - mention whether there’ll be sessions with specific poster presentations, (sub)topics, or areas and spaces to exchange and discuss ideas or network. Direct attendees to the conference website, content management tool , or brochure for schedule specifics.
• Motivate everyone - highlight any conference strengths and warmly introduce the first speaker or entertainment.

Important to note : for virtual events, ensure that attendees can see and hear you clearly and look up from your notes or outline often.

3. Write Your Speech

As you’re finalizing your notes or draft, ensure that your speech is around the five-minute mark to avoid boredom or giving the audience too much information right off the bat (to not take away from any speakers). Consult with the organizing committee about a time frame, as the length of the speech can vary from conference to conference.

Pro tip : add individual greetings as necessary for special guests, speakers, or sponsors.

4. Rehearse Your Speech

Once you’ve done the necessary research, outlined, and written your welcome speech, it’s time to rehearse it a few times to familiarize yourself with your speech. Read it out loud and practice it with colleagues or friends to get their input and feedback on areas of possible improvement.

However, don’t over-rehearse your speech . You want to still sound natural, not robotic or like you’re reading a script.

Again, ensure you know how to pronounce everyone’s name and credentials as you’re rehearsing, and practice making enough eye contact with the audience or specific attendees as you’re speaking.

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No one can take the nerves of giving the opening speech at a conference away; however, Orvium can make it less nerve-wracking. If you’re having trouble finding colleagues or like-minded individuals to review your speech outline and give you feedback, you can reach out to one of the Orvium communities to get to know other people in the field.

Who knows, maybe you’ll meet members and form friendships that’ll last a lifetime.

As for giving your welcome speech, remember to get the tone right, keep it brief, and don’t make it overly formal (unless absolutely necessary). Also, a smile and a lot of eye contact go a long way . Let’s get people excited about new scientific discoveries!  Want to see more of what we do? Check out our platform to discover what matters to you.

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Welcome Speech for a Scientific Conference: Examples & Tips

Published on 15 Feb 2022

Having a well written welcome speech that you’re confident about goes a long way in overcoming public speaking nervousness.

A great welcome speech sets the tone for the conference. It makes everyone feel welcome and creates the appropriate environment for the exchange of knowledge. The speech should broadly outline the contents of the event and, most importantly, make everyone feel excited for what’s to come.

In this article, you will find our best tips to create a successful welcome speech and some examples with analysis for inspiration.

Quick Tips for a successful welcome speech

Formal vs. informal language.

The first thing you should decide is whether you want to use formal or informal language. For larger events that include scientists of various fields where everybody might not know each other, you may want to use formal language. For smaller yearly conferences for researchers in your field where most people know each other, it’s common to use informal language.

I find that, in general, a rather informal or casual speech is more successful. That way you set the tone and bring everyone to the same level, promoting questions, comments, and socialization during the event.

Greet and welcome everyone

Start with a warm welcome. As alluded before, this can range from very formal (“Good morning to all attendees”) to informal (“Hello and welcome, everyone!”). These will be your first words, so you need to grab everyone’s attention—use a clear, strong voice.

A smile goes a long way to make everyone feel welcome and in a good mood. Make eye contact as you start addressing the room.

It can be great to inject a bit of humor, if appropriate. It could be something as simple as, “We are lucky to be in such a beautiful location with so many beaches close by. I hope that is not the main reason you’re here!”.

Talk about the event’s history and purpose

Is it a first-time event, a yearly conference put on by a scientific organization? In any case, you’ll want to mention the motivation behind the conference, what brings you together. If the event is related to a specific organization, you can mention its history and purpose.

Mention any distinguished guests

It is common for scientific conferences to have one or more distinguished guests or speakers. Mention them and thank them for accepting the invitation to participate. Make sure you have their names, credentials and affiliations correct.  

Thank creators and/or organizers

If the event is being held for the first time, thank the creators by name. Give some words of appreciation to the organizing committee. You don’t need to mention every single person involved, but rather the essential ones.

State the main topic(s)

Mention the main topic(s) of the conference, the common interests for all attendees. For annual conferences of scientific organizations, a specific subject within the field is usually chosen for each year. For example, for an annual meeting of an immunology organization, the year's topic could be “Infectious Diseases” or “Immunotherapies.”

Touch on the agenda

Briefly outline the event’s agenda. You can mention whether there will be sessions with specific (sub)topics, poster presentations, spaces for exchange and networking. Don’t get  into too many details. You can direct people to the conference brochure, if there is one, for specifics on the schedule.

Motivate everybody

End your speech on a high note by getting everyone excited about the talks to come. Highlight all the strengths of the conference: any high-impact research that will be shown, the variety of topics that will be covered, the great number of attendees, the different countries represented.

Introduce the first speaker

If the first speaker follows your welcome speech, don’t forget to introduce him or her. Introduce them with their full name and credentials and give a brief description of their career achievements.

Rehearse a few times

Practice with colleagues and friends to get some feedback and familiarize yourself with your speech. You want to be familiar enough that you don’t need to look down at your notes constantly. However, don’t over rehearse. You don’t want to sound robotic, but rather natural and conversational.

Be sure you know how to pronounce all the names in your speech. Make eye contact with the audience and with specific attendees as you mention their names.

Keep it brief

In general, you should keep your speech short, usually around 5 minutes. Consult with the organizing committee so you know how long they expect you to talk.

In-person vs. virtual event

Virtual events are very common right now and likely will be for a while. This creates some challenges when giving a welcome speech. Making eye contact with the attendees is not possible when you’re on a video call. That being said, you can still give a great speech and get people excited virtually. Just make sure that people can clearly see and hear you before you start.    

Welcome speech examples

1. welcome and opening remarks - 2015 coast/ssew symposium.

In the above example of opening remarks for a scientific symposium , the speaker starts by welcoming everyone with a smile and lots of eye contact. It seems the attendees are in the same field of research and among familiar faces. Accordingly, her language is informal. She adds a bit of humor when she talks about collecting money in a bowl.

She follows by explaining the origin of the organization that the symposium is for, along with the main topics that will be covered. In the middle, she asks  the audience some questions to keep them engaged. Finally, she creates positive expectations by presenting a “sneak peek” of brand-new research and mentioning “leaders” in the field of microbiome.    

 2. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering Welcome Speech

Read this welcome speech for an annual international conference.

This seems to be a scientific conference with attendees from various countries and from a broad range of fields. The formal language used is therefore appropriate. The speaker welcomes the attendees and introduces the distinguished keynote speakers.

The origins and goals of the conference are outlined. He broadly describes the topics that will be discussed. Then, he thanks the organizing committee, companies and volunteers involved. Finally, he mentions “internationally notorious speakers,” a great way to spark people’s interest.   

 3. Welcoming Address | Dale Mullennix

In this welcoming address, the speaker starts by warmly welcoming the audience. He uses rather informal language since it seems this is a regularly held event where most people know each other. He throws in some humor, directly addresses the audience, and asks them questions to grab their attention at the beginning.

By conveying the value that the attendees will find in the lectures to come, he creates anticipation. He makes lots of eye contact throughout and doesn’t even have notes! By the end, he tells a personal story and connects it to the theme of the event.

With these tips and examples, we hope that you are inspired to write a great welcome speech.  Remember to keep it brief, conversational, and not overly formal, unless necessary. Eye contact and a smile go a long way.

If you’re looking for more general conference presenting tips, you should read our 15 Best Tips for Presenting at a Conference . 

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Welcome Speech for Conference for Students & Children

August 7, 2021 by Sandeep

Welcome Speech for Conference: The opening speech for a conference normally explains in a brief run-through about the list of events planned for the day against a corresponding timeline. The host discusses the theme and context of the conference in a welcome speech . Speakers and delegates of the events are introduced formally.

Find below the best welcome speech for conference delegates in English, written in easy and simple words, suitable for classes 7, 8, 9, and 10 students. Below provided sample on welcome address speech can be used in delivering the speech on different occasions like for cultural program, presentation, international conference, exhibition, event, meeting, etc.

Long Welcome Speech for Conference

Find below the best sample of welcome speech for conference in English.

Welcome, Ladies & Gentleman.

Honourable chief guest, respected director & all our other guests. My name is …………. & it’s a pleasure to welcome you all to the 20th Annual Conference of ……………….. We are grateful to Mr……………… the head of the organizing committee, the members of the organizing committee & all the volunteers who have arranged such a beautiful program.

I wholeheartedly welcome all the delegates across the country. We are fortunate enough to get supported by a group of sponsors with whom we will interact in the conference. I would also like to thank our media partners. As you all know, the current scenario of the health care system in India, we all have gathered here to discuss the theme of “Health Care System in India.”

The speakers in the programme are uniquely placed to debate, discuss & highlight the key points, trends & reforms in the system for the audience. It will be great to hear from our keynote speakers about the influence, priorities, development & comparison to international standards in the same field. We have arranged a paper & poster presentation opportunity for our delegates to put forward their reforming thoughts in this vast field.

Our special judge panelists will judge them. I want to inform our delegates & moderators to be very strict about the schedule & don’t let overrun any session. All the delegates are requested to collect their conference kit & food coupons from the reception after this session. After the whole day of speculation on the most demanding field of health care, we have organized a cultural program to refresh the minds of all of you in the evening.

Thank you all!

Short Welcome Speech for Conference

Below we have provided a short welcome speech for conference example, usually given for class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 students.

Good morning to everyone over here.

I warmly welcome our honourable chief guest, speakers & delegates across the world. I …………………. welcome you all to the 12th International Conference of Environmental Issues. The theme of this particular conference is a special discussion on Carbon footprints.

A massive round of applause for our platinum, gold & silver sponsors who have contributed to this great cause & the media persons. It’s a pleasure to have you all with us. I thank all the industrialists across the globe who have joined today to describe their ongoing process & work on carbon footprint.

Today we will have sessions, debates & discussions on the greenhouse emissions by individual, event, organization, or product comparing various national & international levels. We will discuss the impact on the present & how detrimental it can be in the future. A vivid discussion on methods & suggestions for reducing the same at various levels will be discussed.

We are also eager to hear from our delegates about their ideas & innovations in reducing the carbon footprint. A detailed schedule of the three-day conference has already been shared with you in your conference kit, kindly note down your time slot & try to be exact & to the point to express your views in the time frame given to you.

I urge you all to collect the food coupon from the reception for your lunch & dinner. For the first time, we have also incorporated various industry-level models that are already working on the issue with paper & poster presentation. I urge you all to pay a visit to the exhibition section. All the sessions & exhibitions will be individually judged by our special penal.

I wish you all the best & hope you all have a pleasant stay in the city for the next three days. Thank you all for your presence & participation. I thank the organizing committee, volunteers for giving such a platform to all of us to raise the issues & go through the solutions of such a burning issue. It is a privilege for all of us to host you all in our city. I sincerely hope you all will enjoy today & the next two days of debate & networking. I declare that the conference is open for further proceedings.

A welcome speech for a conference in English

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welcome speech for a conference

Today I welcome all the talented speakers and guests from different areas as you have come here to share your incredible knowledge and profound experience with the students of our institution.

These conferences help students to get into self-study as well as their achievements in the future. This encourages the students to gain confidence in participating in various events and see them blossom into excellent individuals. I would also like to convey my special thanks to our Principal, sir, for all the enthusiasm and energy he carries for the students of this institution.

I want to offer my special thanks to our teachers who are trying effortlessly to develop us as confident people with definite goals in life. There will be a game of quizzes where our students can clear their doubts in discussion with the experts. There will also be an award-giving ceremony where our school students will be rewarded for their achievements at the state and national levels and also in the quiz.

Personality is the combination of the character and behavior of an individual. It includes his/her behavior, attitude, thinking, and communication ability in various fields and situations. Every person possesses a personality that is different and unique in it from the others in every sense.

Our behavior determines the quality of our friends and relatives and their attitudes toward us. The result of different positive and negative factors in life molds our personality in each and every way possible. In modern times, personality development is an essential aspect from a career point of view.

We should not ignore the importance of having a good personality. For that, we need good communication skills, politeness, vocabulary, neatness, and a positive attitude to enhance our personality in many ways. Personality is not about outer looks, but it’s the inner beauty that matters the most in a person’s life.

Therefore in this century, every good school is trying to give special attention to the personality development of its students. Before, personality only meant a pleasing physical and outer appearance by wearing good clothes. Now, with the changes in this time of competition and economic revolution, students must develop their various inner skills to have a bright career.

A great personality helps in increasing your confidence to a different level which helps it a bit easy to give out your best performance in many fields. A positive attitude is really important for a person to stay on the path of growth and development. To develop your personality in a good way, you must pay attention to improving your knowledge first. One must also maintain a good speaking attitude and style to have an engaging conversation with others.

I hope you all will realize the value of a good personality and will enhance your attitude for a better future. I can assure you that this conference will be profitable for you in various ways. Friends, today I want to conclude my speech by thanking you all for being such patient listeners. 

Welcome speech for a conference

When planning a conference, you want to ensure you have a great welcome speech. This is your chance to set the tone for the event and let everyone know what to expect. You also want to make sure that you are focusing on the event’s highlights and what the attendees can expect to get out of it. These include both short conference welcome speeches and long conference welcome speeches. They are written comprehensively, explaining the importance of the conference and the specific topics covered. By taking the time to write a great welcome speech, you are setting the stage for a successful event.

Welcome speech for church conference examples 

Welcome to our church conference! We are so glad to have you all here with us today. Today, we have an exciting lineup of speakers and events, so we hope you enjoy everything we have in store. Thank you all for coming to our conference, and we hope you have a wonderful time. We would like to start by thanking everyone for coming to our church conference today. It means a lot to us to have your support, and we are excited to share everything we have planned with you. We have a series of amazing speakers and events lined up, so we hope you enjoy everything. Thank you all again for coming, and we hope you have a great time.

Closing speech for conference 

Dear friends and colleagues, it has been my great pleasure and honor to serve as your host for this conference. Thank you to all the fantastic speakers, sponsors, exhibitors, and others who could not have done this conference without it. I hope each of you can end the conference strong, positive, and well-supported. I would like to extend my thanks for your participation and contribution. I hope you have found the conference to be insightful and enjoyable. I look forward to meeting these fantastic people again in the future.

Thank you all once again, and I hope to see you soon.

Short welcome speech for a conference 

It is my great honor and privilege to welcome you all to the conference.

We have an exciting lineup of speakers and events planned for you, and I am confident that you will find the conference to be both informative and enjoyable. I want to thank our brand sponsors for their generous support, without which this conference would not be possible. Your feedback helps shape the way we work with you in the future, continues to ensure the content you receive from us is up to date, helps us through these difficult times, and helps us get through every step of the way. 

I hope you all had a great time, and I look forward to seeing you at future conferences.

10 lines on welcome speech for a conference 

“It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the conference.”

“This conference is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together and share our ideas and experiences.”

“I am sure that we will all benefit from the insights and perspectives that we will gain from each other.”

“I am confident that this conference will be a success and I look forward to hearing the great discussions that will take place over the next few days.”

“I am pleased to introduce the speakers and delegates who have gathered from around the country today to guide you through the conference, share knowledge and broaden our intellectual horizons.”

“The theme of this three-day inter-school conference is the changing dynamics of education due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”

“Due to time changes due to COVID-19, we encourage attendees to stay safe and maintain social distance.”

“This conference will be the first one of many that will be conducted remotely in the future using advanced technologies such as augmented reality and virtualization.”

“All delegates and attendees are strongly encouraged to attend the activities scheduled over the next three days.”

“I wish the conference a successful and fruitful one.”

“Thanks everyone for joining us today, and I hope you enjoy the conference.”

How to write an opening speech for a conference?

~ An opening speech for a conference should be designed to capture the audience’s attention and set the tone for the event. The opening speech should be brief and to the point, and it should give an overview and highlights of what the conference will be discussing.

How to write a speech for a press conference?

~ When writing a speech for a press conference, it is essential to remember that the audience will be composed of members of the media. As such, the speech should be designed to capture the media’s attention and communicate the press conference’s key messages.

Some tips for writing a speech for a press conference include:

– Keep the speech brief and to the point.

– Use language that is simple and easy to understand.

What speeches are needed for a MUN conference?

~ The speeches needed for a MUN conference can vary depending on the specific conference and its rules and regulations. However, in general, speeches are typically made during the opening and closing ceremonies and during the plenary sessions. The use of formal language is necessary to respect the members equally. It should be very straightforward and to the point.

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How to Write a Welcome Speech

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This article was co-authored by Patrick Muñoz . Patrick is an internationally recognized Voice & Speech Coach, focusing on public speaking, vocal power, accent and dialects, accent reduction, voiceover, acting and speech therapy. He has worked with clients such as Penelope Cruz, Eva Longoria, and Roselyn Sanchez. He was voted LA's Favorite Voice and Dialect Coach by BACKSTAGE, is the voice and speech coach for Disney and Turner Classic Movies, and is a member of Voice and Speech Trainers Association. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 1,666,270 times.

Are you on welcome speech duty for an upcoming program or event? You’ve got nothing to worry about—with the right format and tone, it’s super easy to write and present a welcome speech for just about any occasion. We’ve outlined everything you need to know, from your opening greetings and acknowledgments, to establishing the right tone and nailing your closing remarks. You’ve got this in the bag!

Greeting the Audience

• Keep the tone more serious if it's an important occasion. Use more formal language and don't crack any inappropriate jokes. For example, at a wake, you might say, "We're so glad to have you all here tonight. We appreciate your presence at this difficult time."

• For an event with close friends and family, more informal language might be appropriate. Include a few jokes and keep your speech more lighthearted.

Patrick Muñoz

Grab your audience's attention with a strong opening. Start with a loud voice and a strong presence that welcomes everyone and gets them involved. Ask a question they can respond to or tell a joke — anything to connect with the audience. Do something that grabs their attention and excites them and makes them thrilled about the event.

• Special guests include any people of honor, those that may play a particularly important part in the event, or those who have traveled a long way to be there.
• Make sure that you practice all of names, titles, and pronunciations of the special guests before your speech.
• For example you could say, "We'd like to extend a special welcome to our guest of honor, Judge McHenry, who will be speaking later tonight."
• Alternatively to welcome a group of people you might say, "While we're excited to have you all here tonight, we'd especially like to say welcome to the students from Johnson Middle School."

• For an informal event such as a birthday party, you could say, "We're so happy to have you here tonight to eat, drink, and celebrate another year of Jessica's life. Now, let's get to it."
• For a more formal event such as one run by an organisation, you could say, “We are so excited to have you all here to participate in our 10th annual pet’s day, organised by the Animal Rescue Group.”

Forming the Body of the Speech

• An example of acknowledging individual people is saying, “We couldn’t have pulled off this fundraiser without the hard work and dedication of Grace and Sally, who worked tirelessly from day 1 to make today a reality.”
• Avoid reading off a long list of people or sponsors, as your audience will begin to get bored. Stick to just a handful of highlights.

• For instance, at a conference, you might point out when the dinner will be held, or where particular sessions will take place.
• At a wedding reception, you might note when dancing will start or when the cake will be served.

• Alternatively, you could end the body of your speech during an informal gathering by saying, “I can't wait to see you all out on the dancefloor!”

Ending the Speech

• You could also say that you hope that the audience takes something away from the event. For example, “I hope that today inspires ideas and discussions around the ways that we can make our city a better place!”

• At a formal event, you might say, "Now, for our speaker. Rebecca Roberts comes here from Montreal, Canada, and she is a leading expert in the study of the human brain. She'll be speaking tonight on what drives humans to make decisions. Let's welcome her."
• For a more informal event such as a party, you could say, “Next up is Sam, who has been Kyle’s best friend for 10 years strong. He has a decade of embarrassing stories about Kyle to share with us tonight!"

• Alternatively you might say, “Thank you again to everyone for being here tonight to celebrate Joe and Kathleen’s 50th wedding anniversary! Let the celebrations begin!”

• If you are unsure, ask the organiser or host what an appropriate length of time for your speech will be.

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To write a welcome speech, start with a greeting to your audience that’s appropriate to the situation. For example, you could try “Good evening ladies and gentlemen” if you’re introducing a formal event, or “Thank you everyone for coming on this sunny day” for a more relaxed occasion. After you’ve finished the greeting, introduce the event by talking about who organized it and what its purpose is. In the main body of your speech, acknowledge 2 or 3 people who played important parts in organizing the event. You should also emphasize special parts of the event that people should pay attention to, such as where dinner will be or where a conference session will take place. When you’re ready to conclude your speech, tell the audience to enjoy the event by saying something like “I hope you all enjoy the exciting speakers to come.” Finish your speech by thanking the audience for attending. For tips on how to introduce people at a special occasion, read on! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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Welcome Speech for Conference for Students in English

A welcome speech is usually given in the beginning and guests are welcomed by giving an introduction of their names. A welcome speech for a conference is given to inaugurate an event that is held for a certain amount of time. A welcome speech for a conference should include important points like the importance of participating and what a person can gain from it.

Here, we have provided long and short welcome speeches for the conference and, along with that, we have also given 10 line pointers about the welcome speech for the conference. Students can refer to these speeches and note down all the important points which could help them to deliver a good speech.

Long Welcome Speech for Conference Delegates

Good morning to everyone present here! Thank you in advance for joining us at this 5-day International Personal Development Conference, 2021.

It is my pleasure to introduce to you all the speakers and the personality trainers who have come from all across the country today to share their knowledge and teach all the techniques to improve your personality. Today’s conference has around 5000 enthusiastic students from more than 20 schools around the country. This will make our personality development conference truly country level.

Our personality development conference was started in 2005, almost 15 years back, and it was the time when phones were first introduced in the market and the internet was a luxury for many people. So, our personality development conference was the only way students could improve their personality and make a good first impression.

Our personality development conference has come a long way since 2005. Many like us come and perish, but we have stood tall against all the challenges that we faced. We understood and adapted to the changing technological trends in the industry. From having only 25 students in 2005, we have come a long way in making this conference a huge success by having almost 5000 students participating in this 5-day conference at various schools.

We are proud to announce that we will be partnering with Vedantu to reach and teach all the students who are at home. Vedantu provides us with the platform to do so. Through Vedantu you can access our personality development course and learn all the courses that will allow the students to build a positive first impression. All you have to do is to subscribe to Vedantu on youtube or visit their official website and you can access all the courses for free. Our goal is not only to teach the 5000 students present here but to reach all the students across the country.

The main aim of the conference is to enhance your personality. The program is divided into three stages. The first stage is a group discussion, where a group consisting of 20 students will be formed. Each group will be monitored by our expert speakers that will help each student to improve their public speaking skills.

The second stage is an informative session in which tips and tricks about personality development will be shared by our personality experts. The do’s and don'ts taught by our personality expert will help the students to improve their personalities.

The third stage is about a one-on-one debate with our personality development trainers. Students will be provided with an opportunity to speak with the trainer personally and clear all their doubts. This stage is designed to help the student overcome anxiety and the fear that students might face when they speak.

The main aim of this conference is for the betterment of all the students and like every year we hope students will give the best in all the stages and overcome all their fears. Last but not the least, I would like to thank all personality development speakers, the school authorities across the country, and the Education Department of Karnataka. Without your constant support and belief through all these years, this program would not have been possible.

To conclude I wanna ask all the students to give and try their best and overcome all their fears and insecurities. I wish everyone all the best.

Short Welcome Speech for Conference Delegates

Good morning to everyone present here. I welcome you all to this 5-day conference on personality development.

It is my honour to introduce to all of you the trainers and speakers of today’s event. They have come from across the country to share their valuable knowledge of personality development. Everybody, please give a round of applause to every speaker here on the stage. So, why is this conference a big deal? Well, today’s conference includes 20 schools from all around the country and around 10,000 students participating.

In 2005, we started our journey and it has been almost 15 years; as the years passed we have accomplished greater heights and have expanded our family.  We only had 50 students when we started this conference in 2005 and now, we have more than 10,000 students participating from more than 20 schools from all around the country.

Vedantu has joined hands with us as our digital partner to help all the children to attend this conference from the comfort of their homes. All you have to do is subscribe to Vedantu on youtube or visit their official website and you can attend the conference for free.

The main aim of this program is to enhance your personality and to make you speak without fear. The program is divided into three stages. The first stage is a group discussion, the second stage is an informative talk with our personality development trainers, and the third stage is a one-on-one debate with the personality development trainers. All of these stages will assist you in facing your worries, which will help you develop your speech and listening abilities.

In conclusion, I want to ask all students to do their best to conquer all their insecurity and fear. I wish you all the best. Thank you.

10 Lines on Welcome Speech for Conference Delegates

A welcome speech for the conference is given for an event that is held for a certain amount of time.

Thank you in advance for joining the given day international conference on personality development.

We have international speakers and a personality development trainer that will share their knowledge on how to speak freely on stage without any fear.

This five-day conference on personality training has more than five thousand students from twenty schools around the country. 

Fifteen years ago, our first personality development conference was started and only twenty-five students attended during that time. After years of hard work and dedication, our programs have helped thousands of students all across the country.

We are very proud to announce that we will be partnering with Vedantu to help the program reach every student all across the country. Vedantu provides us with a platform through which students can freely access our personality development course. 

The main aim of the personality development course is to mould his or her personality.

The personality development course is divided into three stages: the group discussion which will help the students to face their biggest fear of a huge crowd.

The second stage is an interactive session in which the gurus of personality development will share the tricks on how to mould a personality to speak without fear on the stage. 

The third stage allows the person to have a one-on-one personal session with a personality development trainer.

A welcome speech for conference should be memorable enough. You can ensure the same by planning and practicing your speech in advance, speaking slowly and clearly, and engaging with your audience. While delivering the speech, also ensure you have a confident body language. You can also divide your speech into sections, keep it short, and include jokes or any personal story to prevent boredom. Using visual aids also helps. Also, refrain from making any grammatical mistakes.

FAQs on Welcome Speech for Conference

1. What phrases can be used for welcome speech for a conference?

Here's a hearty welcome, big and warm enough to surround you all!

To say we are excited to see you is an understatement."

"It's my happiness to extend a friendly welcome to you all!

Your presence makes us very happy."

Glad to welcome you. 

Generous welcome. 

Gracious welcome. 

Respectful welcome.

2. How to prepare a speech for a conference?

There are a number of things that you need to consider when preparing a presentation. It includes the aim of the presentation, the subject matter, the audience, the venue or place, the time of day, and the length of the talk.

3. What things should be considered while delivering a speech for conference?

Use your voice expressively and meaningfully.

Minimize the uhs, ums, likes and y'knows.

Enunciate words clearly. Don't mumble or garble them.

Speak with appropriate loudness and speed. Consider the audience, place and topic.

Use variations in speed, inflexions, and force to enhance your meaning and hold the audience attention.

4. How to finish your speech for conference?

Use your conclusions as an opportunity to summarize the gist of your speech. 

Do not repeat important points word for word. Instead, paraphrase the important issues and discussions you have just presented.

Consider ending the speech with an additional anecdote or quote that captures the topic of the speech.

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Welcome speech for Conference or Special Event

This sample welcome speech for a conference or special event is a free template you can use to prepare a talk for an event. Public speaking can be tough but our free sample welcome speech will make it easier for you! Check out our other sample speeches, keynotes, sample letters and more.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Good evening (good morning / good afternoon) and welcome to the (special event or conference name). I’m so pleased to have the opportunity to welcome you all here today. We have an amazing event planned for you and we are thrilled to share this time with you. Our team has been working hard to pull this together and we hope you are looking forward to this as much as we are.

It’s an exciting time for (Organization's specialty field). You all know we are facing a time of remarkable change, great challenges and exciting opportunities. Technology and communication are making the world smaller and more connected than ever. There are exciting things happening, many of which you will hear about from our speakers. At the same time, there are unique challenges we’re facing as we try to stay adaptable and responsive to complex topics and new situations. The world of (Organization's specialty field) is an exciting area in which to work/study/play, and we’ll continue to meet and bring inspired people together in forums like this, to ensure our (organization) continues to stay strong, relevant and connected. We stand at the leading edge of a time of amazing developments, both within our communities and the larger world, yet we know that that the men and women in our field are up to the task. Because that’s really the key things we recognize about our field. It’s the people who make a difference, just like all of you who took the time to be here. Together we’re working toward an exciting future.

So I’d like to give you an idea of what you can expect and what we hope to achieve (today / over the next few days, etc). (Here you can include a brief schedule of events, a loose itinerary some of the event highlights or some basic goals you’d like to achieve. Keep this section under five minutes).

Let me give you a brief update on where we are today. (Include a few sentences including some highlights that have occurred since the last meeting, or over the last few months. Only big, exciting changes should be included here).

We should all be very proud of where we are today and excited about where we are headed. Before I close, I’d like to thank the team who put all this together. They worked a lot of late nights trying to pull it all together, and we sure appreciate their efforts. (Lead applause)

I’d like to thank each of your for attending our conference and bringing your expertise to our gathering. You, as organization leaders, have the vision, the knowledge, the wherewithal and the experience to help us pave our way into the future. You are truly our greatest asset today and tomorrow, and we could not accomplish what we do without your support and leadership. Throughout this conference, I ask you to stay engaged, keep us proactive and help us shape the future of (Organization's specialty field). My personal respect and thanks goes out to all of you.

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Welcome Speech for Conference for Students and Children

Welcome speech for conference.

Hello and a warm welcome to Honourable Chief Guest, Respected Principal, Teachers, dear friends, and parents. I am here to give a welcome speech for conference organized on personality development. I might likewise want to offer my thanks to our regarded chief guest who acknowledged our invitation to direct this conference for personality development. Our school organizes conferences consistently for students to gain knowledge, associating them with various aspects of life.

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Indeed! These conferences help students to get into self-introspection as well as their achievements. This encourages the students to participate in various events and see their blossom into an individual. I would also like to thank our Principal madam for all the enthusiasm and energy she carries for the students.

A special thanks to our teachers who are developing us as a confident person with definite goals in life. There will be a question and answer round where our students can clear their doubts in discussion with the experts. There will also be an awarding ceremony where our school students will be rewarded for their achievements at the state and national levels.

Let me give you a brief description of the topic we are discussing today. However, our panel of experts will further elaborate on the topic in a very simple way.

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Importance of Personality Development

Personality as a whole is the combination of character and appearance of an individual. It includes his/her behavior, attitude, thinking, and communication ability. Every individual possesses a personality that is different from the others in every sense.

Our behavior determines our friends and surroundings and their attitude towards us. The impact of various positive and negative factors in life molds our personality. Nowadays, personality development is essential from a career point of view.

We should not underestimate the importance of having a personality. We need good communication skills, politeness, vocabulary, neatness, and a positive attitude to enhance our personality. Personality is not about outer looks but its the inner beauty which matters the most.

Advantages of a Good Personality

An attractive personality influences everyone. You must possess certain traits and characteristics to make your mark during a deep conversation. In today’s competitive world one cannot get success without influencing others. Whether it is an interview or in conversation with friends you need to influence to make them believe in you.

Hence, every good school is giving special attention to the personality development of its students. Previously personality only means a good physical appearance by wearing good clothes. Now, with the change of time of competition and economic revolution students must develop interpersonal skills to have a brilliant career.

A great personality boosts your confidence to a different are in full command it gets a bit easy to give out your best performance. A positive attitude is really important for one to stay on the developmental path. To develop your personality you must improve your knowledge first. You must also maintain a good speaking style to have an engaging conversation.

I hope you all will understand the value of your personality and will enhance it for a better future. I ensure you all that this conference will be profitable for you in every aspect. Friends, this is all from me, thank you all for being such a patient listener. Now, l would like to invite our chief guest to please come on stage and enlighten us with his valuable thoughts.

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50+ different ways to say welcome to your guests

By:  Susan Dugdale  

The challenge of a welcome speech is to find alternate ways to express yourself sincerely without resorting to a string of undifferentiated "same-old, same-old" words and phrases that have become meaningless through overuse to greet your guests with.

And there's an additional question to answer. Is the event formal or informal? Your response will guide the language choices you make.

What's on this page?

• help to decide whether you need formal or informal language
• examples of informal and formal welcome speech openings
• 50+ different ways to say welcome 
• 28 example sentences  

Do you need to use formal or informal language?

Is the welcome speech you're preparing formal or informal?  

There are major differences. The words you use in an informal speech will be entirely out of place in a formal one. You need to know what is right for the occasion if you want your speech to be a success.

The video below explains the difference and provides six example speech openings to illustrate: three formal and three informal.

How to avoid repetition making your speech boring!  

Repetition of a familiar word is easy to do and totally understandable.

Sometimes we can't find the words we want, and we get stuck in a vocabulary rut, using the same phrase or word over and over, and over again, trying to make it cover multiple and/or different situations.

And yet we know, words are just like clothes. One size does does not fit all.

What's the solution?

Here's three suggestions to individualize or tailor your words to fit your event a little better. And they'll be more interesting for the audience to listen to!

With care you'll find most will adapt either formal or informal use.

1. Add an adjective to the word welcome

Try working in an adjective to describe the quality of your welcome more fully.

I've provided an example sentence or two alongside each adjective to show how it could be used in context.

I know some examples are much more successful, (smooth to say and read), than others.

Some, quite frankly, clunk a little. (I say this with a wry smile ☺!) 

If you decide to use the feature word in those that do, perhaps you'll find a way to use it more eloquently!  

What sort of welcome are you offering?

It could be a(n):

• warm  welcome " Luckily the weather is on our side today! The sun and I are pleased to offer you a warm welcome."
• hearty  welcome  "Here's a hearty welcome, big and warm enough to encompass you all! To say we are thrilled to see you is an understatement."
• cheerful  welcome "It's my pleasure to extend a cheerful welcome to you all! Your presence makes us very happy."
• cordial  welcome "Fellow members, please join me in giving our guests the most cordial of welcomes."
• sociable  welcome "Let's hear it for a sociable welcome! On the count of three, turn to your neighbor and say 'hello'. There are no strangers here, only  friends we are yet to meet."
• genial  welcome "It's my pleasant duty to bid you all a genial welcome."
• convivial  welcome "On behalf of my colleagues, I wish you all a convivial welcome. We are going to have a merry and enjoyable time together."
• agreeable  welcome "The flags are flying. The balloons are ready for release. It's a great day, one we've been planning and waiting for. I'm sure you'll concur, this is an agreeable welcome."
• pleasing  welcome "It's gratifying to look around and see so many familiar faces. That's a pleasing welcome to what I know is a going to be a great  conference ... "

Or maybe it's a(n):

• glad  welcome "It's a glad welcome we bring to you this morning, filled with the desires, hopes and dreams we all share."
• hospitable  welcome "We're delighted to offer the most hospitable welcome we can."
• amiable  welcome "Dear guests, look around you! An amiable welcome full of friendship is yours."
• gracious  welcome "Our desire is to extend a gracious and inclusive welcome to all of you. For now let's put aside our differences and instead celebrate what brings us together!"

What about a(n):

Then there's a:

• pleasant  welcome "You know what's great about these events? You are always assured of a pleasant welcome. This is feel-good central and we aim ..."
• companionable  welcome "Looking around I can see many familiar faces - peers, past and present colleagues. What a companionable welcome! It's great to see you all here ..."
• grateful  welcome "Many of you have made a huge effort to join us today. On behalf of us all, we are deeply appreciative and offer you our most grateful welcome."
• friendly  welcome "Today is the day we begin to learn to look through the eyes of others; to find out and experience what the world is like for them. It is also the day we grow bigger than our differences and offer to everyone regardless of historical rights and wrongs, a friendly welcome, an outstretched hand."

Perhaps a(n):

• appreciative  welcome "Wow, what a gathering we have here tonight. We've got dignitaries, celebrities, fans, and organizational members all brought together for one cause. Ours. Here's an appreciative welcome to you all."
• superb  welcome "Ladies and gentlemen, the room is ready. The tables are set. The band is playing our theme song. And the waiting staff are preparing to take your orders. This is a superb welcome, fit for royalty, and that's what you are to us."
• delighted  welcome "To our special guests; look around. See the smiles of everyone's faces? We are truly delighted to welcome you here today."
• favored  welcome "Ladies and gentlemen, tonight we have stars in the sky, and on stage. We are favored to welcome some the brightest the world has seen."
• honored  welcome "I look around the stage and am in awe with the collected expertise gathered here. We are deeply honored to welcome you."
• big  welcome "Here's to a big welcome for our guests; Lady Amelia Thistledown and Sir Roger Godfrey!"
• huge  welcome "Ladies and gentlemen, please give a huge welcome to ..."
• rapturous  welcome "Do you hear the applause? The audience joins me in a rapturous welcome! We are thrilled to have you with us today."

2. What about the guests you want to welcome?

Think about the guests you want to welcome as part of your speech. What sort of guests are they?  Is there a word, or two, you could use to describe them more fully?

Accurate descriptions of the people coming to the event, either as especially invited guests, or as members of the audience, helps build credibility and trust.

The care you take to find the right words is an excellent investment for everybody involved.

Could your guests be better described as:

• esteemed  guests?
• brilliant  guests?
• celebrated  guests?
• dear  guests?
• admired  guests?
• acclaimed  guests?
• cherished  guests?
• respected  guests?
• revered  guests?
• wonderful  guests?
• popular  guests?
• much-loved  guests?
• famous  guests?
• expert  guests?
• distinguished  guests?
• honored  guests?
• valued  guests?
• appreciated  guests?
• remarkable  guests?
• renowned  guests?
• knowledgeable  guests?
• treasured  guests?

3. What about the word "guests"?

Who are you talking to? Yes, everybody in the audience is a guest to your event but what could they be more accurately called? 

Are these people your:

• colleagues?
• associates?
• classmates?
• co-collaborators?
• fellow-travelers, nurses, teachers ... ? (insert the appropriate descriptor)
• affiliates?
• conspirators?
• companions?

And lastly, have fun experimenting!

Do try mixing and matching your words and phrases to fit the occasion. After all there are more flavors to "welcome" than vanilla!

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I want to guarantee that this conference will be beneficial and full of valuable information for everyone attending. I’ll be your host for this event, and I’m delighted to welcome each of you to our yearly conference.

Long and Short Welcome Speech for Conference in English

These are in the form of both short welcome speeches for conference as well as long welcome speeches for conference. These are comprehensively written elucidating on the importance of the conference and the given subject that is being raised in it. If you want to prepare for the same then browse through the pages and pick your relevant topics.

Conference Welcome Speech – Sample 1

Warm Greetings for the Day, Ladies and Gentleman – How’re you all doing?

I, Sandeep Khaneja, welcome you all to the 11 th conference of/on _____ at ……….. Firstly, I would like to thank the experts for taking their precious time out and making to this event. Secondly, I would want to thank my audience for being present here today. Before we begin with our today’s session, please allow me to deliver a short speech in order to warm up everyone regarding today’s to be discussed key issues.

One of the today’s major topics of concern, ladies and gentlemen is Gender Disparity in the Working Sector. I am sure our experts must have done their bit of studying around the topic and so our audience. This is a topic that each one of us can relate with, particularly the working class. Despite our relentless efforts towards ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all, it is very unfortunate that we have not been able to completely uproot this social evil called gender disparity from our society.

This gender disparity is manifested in various forms in our society which clearly reflects in our working sectors as well. How often we get to hear and experience many cases of female harassment and unfair distribution of work. This makes very difficult for females to feel safe and work up to their optimum capacity to be able to deliver results. Due to which they become deprived of many opportunities that come their way and hence are unable to develop professional competencies. Moreover, they have to strike a balance both in their personal as well as professional lives and hence aren’t able to work for late hours so often, in the corporate sectors like their male counterparts do. The unfair distribution of work and responsibilities and hence lower perks and incentives really mar the spirit of the female employees and deter them from working to their maximum capacity.

This disparity really impedes the growth of our working sectors and eventually our economy. It is very important to treat both the sexes equally and help them attain their complete potential. So this is an extremely critical subject for drawing everyone’s attention and taking concrete measures so that an overall growth of our working sectors can be attained. A nation that gives equal opportunities to its people and aids in the economic and mental capacity of its people, becomes a prosperous nation. Gender disparity is a grave concern and we should not overlook it at all.

Now, I would like to invite our honorable guests on stage and would request them to share their knowledge with us. It would really help us delve deeper into the subject and understand its nuances. I would also request my audience to remain seated and listen to our experts as thereafter they shall be liable to raise their doubts and questions. These doubts and questions then will be taken up by our panel of experts.

Thank you so much everyone! Hope you enjoyed the session…

Conference Welcome Speech – Sample 2

To our distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen – A very Warm Welcome!

I feel extremely glad to welcome everyone to this much awaited conference as it marks the 10 th yearly group meeting and it gives me immense pleasure to be standing in front of you all, i.e. amongst the most esteemed personalities who have won accolades in their respective fields.

Before we kick start the conference, I would like to express my gratitude towards you all who sincerely contributed to this event in order to make it a success. This wouldn’t have been possible without the support of each and everyone present here.

In today’s conference, our Hon’ble guests would like to shift their focus to our youths, particularly volunteers who work relentlessly towards the common goals, i.e. empowering the youth of our country and spreading awareness about the issues that concern us in the contemporary times.

People who have been chosen for today’s event have been chosen for a reason, i.e. due to their mutual passion. Your passion for a common goal helps us to bring you all together and unite the energy in the realization of these goals – whether on an individual level or a group level. We all need each other for the fulfillment of our common goals and that’s why it makes our resolution even stronger.

In the coming months, you all will be made to learn what all are the different ways in which we can plan our different activities, special events, seminars, where you will be able to be a part of these activities and also get hands on experience. I hope it will help you become smarter and more productive.

In order to help our nation achieve an overall development in all the sectors of society, it becomes very important to tap the energy of our youth in the right way otherwise none can prevent that nation from facing a steep decline. Clearly, our youth is the future face of your country and they have an infinite store of energy with them in addition to great ideas; therefore if they are provided with the right platform and abundant opportunities they are likely to shine like a star.

Luckily, in the present times, there is no dearth of opportunities available in various fields, whether it’s Education, Entertainment, Spirituality, Science and Technology, Health, Fashion, etc. Now there is a wider scope available and our youth can realize their potential to the maximum by undergoing vigorous training sessions.

I strongly feel that acting collectively is the need of the hour and uniting our youth for a common cause can work wonders. It is my most sincere hope that owing to our relentless endeavors, this conference will help our youth take strong resolutions on how they can move closer towards the attainment of their goals.

Now, I would request our chief guest to come on the dais and share their thoughts on the same.

Conference Welcome Speech – Sample 3

Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen – A warm welcome to all of you!

It gives me immense pleasure to announce the fifth anniversary of our lifestyle magazine called Trends. I, Sourabh Shukla, the co-editor have been associated with this magazine since its inception and feel extremely ecstatic to have been given the opportunity to host today’s evening.

Now, I would want to felicitate our guests of honor who have set a benchmark in the success of magazine’s editions and are helping people stay updated with the latest trends. Their magazines have a wider coverage and really rule the marketplace, i.e. the fashion industry. So we are feeling extremely glad that these eminent personalities could be a part of our small Endeavour and have gathered today for making it a success.

A big thank you to all of you who have not only helped in running this magazine for five years relentlessly, but also making it a huge success! We started in a very small office and now our magazine is known as one of the reputed names in the fashion industry. We couldn’t have asked for more! Our in-house team of writers, editors, senior correspondent and printing department – everyone from bottom to top has greatly contributed in the making of this magazine and helping it become what it is today.

So today we have gathered not only to celebrate the victory of our magazine, but also to invite suggestions from you all in helping it improve and making it better than what it was yesterday. This of course cannot happen overnight and we will have to be very patient in dealing with the nitty-gritty of the subject of this magazine. Ladies and gentlemen as we all know that fashion industry is in a constant state of flux and what is relevant today suddenly become irrelevant tomorrow and therefore to be able to keep a tab on these fast changing trends is not at all easy.

As you all know that through our magazine we help people shape to their tastes, wherein they start acknowledging latest fashion trends, so to be able to guide them we need to stay at the forefront always ready to understand the nuances of the various fashion trends as what may work for a certain section of society may not work for another. Not everything that is in trend may work for us as there could be some horrible fashion drift. In such a case we, who are writing as experts, have to remain on our guard while taking critics’ opinion into purview.

Now, may I please invite on stage the great fashion expert, Mr. ………, to join me and say a few words in this regard. I would also like to request him to give us some real time analysis of the fashion trends and how we can help improve ourselves.

This is all from my side and thank you for being such patient listeners!

Hope you all have a great evening today!

Conference Welcome Speech – Sample 4

Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen!

It gives me great pleasure to extend to you all a very warm welcome on behalf of Centre for Natural Resources and to convey how grateful we are to Ministry of Agriculture for accepting our invitation to convene this conference on “Waste Water Management in India”. It is an opportune time to renew contacts and discuss problems of mutual interest with delegates from the Ministry. It is gratifying to note that the agenda of the conference covers a wide range of interesting themes relating to various kinds of treatment in order to convert waste water which are directly related to aspects of water and fertility management.

On behalf of my institution, I am highly obliged to the research scholars who have made it to the conference and would be presenting their papers on varied themes of waste water management, which is need of the hour. These papers would ultimately enlighten all of us present here on the need for converting waste water and using it judiciously, saving it for our future generations.

I am grateful to Dr. Swaraj to share his views on “Domestic Sewage: A Major Roadblock for Water Management”. His research paper clearly highlights certain important facts which mainly include that, sewage which mainly originates from our households is referred to as domestic sewage. It consists of wide variety of suspended impurities. We clean our houses with soaps and detergents which contain high amount of chemicals, which often pollute the water leading to water pollution. Human excreta which dissolves with this chemical water, gets in to streams and ocean water, serving as food to bacteria present in them. The main consequence of this process is that algae and bacteria tend to overpopulate under water which makes it difficult for other aquatic life to survive.

This aspect of domestic sewage makes things worse for water being converted for judicious use. Sewage treatment of water is majorly divided into 3 phases which includes primary, secondary and tertiary treatment. Primary treatment physically separates solids and liquids. The wastewater passes through a grating that strains out large particles. The remaining water is left to stand in a tank, where smaller sediments like particles of sand, clay, and other materials settle to the bottom. At this point, the liquid part of the wastewater still contains many pollutants and is not safe for exposure to humans or the environment.

In the second step, called secondary treatment, the liquid part of the wastewater passes through a trickling filter or an aeration tank. After secondary treatment, the water is generally free from the majority of pathogens and heavy metals. It still contains high concentrations of nitrate and phosphate, minerals that can over-stimulate the growth of algae and plants in natural waters, which can ultimately cause them and the surrounding organisms to die. Tertiary treatment removes these nutrients from the wastewater.

Heartiest congratulations to all the presenters and members of the ministry as without your support this conference wouldn’t have proved to be beneficial to this extent. I would now like to call upon our distinguished guest from the ministry to share their views on our scholar’s presentations and what could be the future solution to this major problem of waste water management.

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Below is an example of a free welcome speech - on this occasion, for a car enthusiast's conference. Wherever specific elements of the conference are mentioned, you can substitute specific details of your OWN event.

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Welcome to the 5th annual gathering of the American Car Enthusiasts. It is great to see so many enthusiastic men and women here celebrating the genius and innovation of American car manufacturers over the years. It has been a long time since Henry Ford got the ball rolling and look how far we've come! Are you happy to be here?

ACE is pleased to host this conference in Detroit this year where we will have the opportunity to see the best cars America has had to offer, past and present!

I know that many of you have traveled from quite a distance and I'd like to acknowledge our members from Alaska, Hawaii and even Guam who have made this long trip to participate in the largest, most extensive ACE conference we have ever had.

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Among the activities we have planned are workshops about the evolution of individual car models such as the Thunderbird and the Mustang as well as demonstrations of the performance characteristics of our newest American offerings.

Please consult your conference brochures for specific events. In the exhibition hall you will be able to visit each of the manufacturers of our fine American automobiles as well as the booths of our valued partners who support the industry in various ways. Don't forget to enter all the raffles and drawings for the latest accessories, tickets to NASCAR races and even a 2007 Corvette.

Folks, you are lucky to be here this year because we have some tremendous events planned for each day of the conference.

Tonight is our opening banquet with our keynote speaker, Lee Roker. Tomorrow we have the Winner's Circle cocktail hour hosted by many of our fine sponsors. On closing day we will have a Texas style barbecue starting at 1 o'clock on the terrace outside the exhibition hall.

I know most of you are already members of ACE but for those of you who aren't, I urge you to fill out a membership application so that you can enjoy all the benefits that our members enjoy here, including discounts for the field trips we have planned and a subscription to our fine newsletter, ACE Quarterly.

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To all of you, thank you for being here, welcome, and enjoy the conference!

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By: Grace He | Updated: March 18, 2024

You found our list of conference welcome letter examples .

Conference welcome letters are written communications that greet your guests and inform them of what your conference includes. The purpose of these letters is to provide friendly greetings and share important facts about the event. Examples of conference welcome letters include notes to workshop participants, messages for conference brochures, and words of appreciation to conference speakers.

Conference welcome letter examples are similar to opening and closing remarks for meetings , virtual conference ideas , and conference agenda templates . You can refer to conference welcome letter examples when preparing for events at team building resorts and team building camps to let attendees know what their stay includes. These letters are also a considerate way to inform groups of agendas at corporate retreat locations and venues .

This list includes:

• welcome letter to workshop participants
• welcome letter for a women’s conference
• virtual conference welcome letter
• conference welcome letter from the president
• welcome message for conference brochure
• welcome letter for conference speakers
• welcome letter for seminar guests

Here we go!

1. Welcome letter to workshop participants

Dear attendees:

Thank you for your participation in our workshop. We appreciate having you in attendance and look forward to working with you. In addition to introductory keynote speakers, we have also set aside time for informal icebreaker sessions to help us understand your goals and help you achieve them.

Our agenda includes several days of demonstrations followed by hands-on practice of the methods shown. This arrangement will allow you to observe our process and ask questions during each phase. Because we all learn at our own pace, we have allotted extra time for moments when deep discussions arise. We find that we learn as much as our audience in these moments. This exchange is a valuable tool in helping us refine our materials to present better workshops in the future.

After each day’s activity closes, we will retreat to the onsite cantina for a relaxing evening of dinner, drinks, and conversation. Though attendance is not mandatory, we encourage you to drop in and enjoy some locally sourced dishes and craft cocktails with your fellow attendees. The setting is ripe for creating important new connections and discovering what you have in common with others in the group.

We look forward to meeting you and sharing our process.

2. Welcome letter for a women’s conference

Hello, honored guests and esteemed colleagues!

As the coordinator of our inaugural conference, I am pleased to welcome you to what we hope will become an annual tradition. Our mission is to provide all in attendance with the most informative and entertaining experience possible. To achieve this goal, we have assembled a roster of authoritative speakers who represent the best and brightest in their fields. These women have committed to elevating our knowledge to help us reach our full potential. We are grateful to have them with us for the week!

Our schedule includes exciting keynote speakers and presentations from a long list of organizations. Their willingness to share their knowledge and experience makes this event possible. We could not have put this conference together without their participation, and we are incredibly grateful for their support. For a rundown of what the week holds, please refer to the attached calendar. We have left time between sessions for interaction and follow-up with our experts. Please do not hesitate to make contact after their presentations.

We have provided refreshment stations throughout the main room. Payment for these snacks and drinks is part of your admission, so stop by and help yourselves. We have also created a merchandise fair with vendor tables featuring merchants from around the country. Each station features a small business owned and operated by women. We feel these businesses should share our opportunity to reach such a vibrant audience. Please be sure to visit their displays and learn about their wonderful enterprises.

I speak for the team when I say we cannot wait to see you!

3. Virtual conference welcome letter

Greetings, digital nomads and online warriors!

We are over the moon to share our virtual conference with such an enthusiastic audience. After months of planning, coordinating, and strategizing, we are ready to launch this rocket and head for the stars. We could not be happier to have you along for the ride!

As part of our efforts to create authentic connections in a virtual world, we have invited experts in the field of remote work to inform and enlighten our team as well as you, our guests. We are navigating new circumstances, which means we have lessons to learn and wisdom to gain!

We understand that attending a virtual conference means a great deal of sitting. We encourage you to take movement breaks, stand up and walk around your space while listening to our speakers, and even try a little yoga during these sessions. To keep you energized, we have sent snack packs filled with healthy treats for you to indulge in, a small token of our appreciation. Everyone on this email chain should have also received a T-shirt with a QR code included. We encourage you to wear your shirts on Wednesday morning. We will scan those codes and hand out prizes based on the sites each link leads to. We are all about the swag around here!

Last, we would like to call out the tech team and their heroic work in creating the connections necessary for this conference. Without them, we would just be screen hawks sitting in our separate spaces, watching the “loading” icon spins hypnotically. It would not be the worst way to spend the week, but we are grateful that we can do better thanks to these fantastic folks!

We are eager to see you all on day one!

4. Conference welcome letter from the president

Attendees, guests, and colleagues—welcome!

Thank you for joining our team for this incredible opportunity to learn and share from some of our industry’s superstars. The coordinators responsible for putting this event together have outdone themselves. As president of our organization, I extend my sincerest gratitude to the crew for investing their energy and creativity to provide a top-notch event for us to enjoy.

Leadership is a challenging yet rewarding subject for anyone who takes on the task. I understand this concept on a very personal level. Our intention with this conference is to help those who are new to leadership positions navigate the winding road toward success. Having a team you can depend on is a crucial aspect of the role we have taken on. Our hope is that by the end of our conference, you will consider us as part of your team. During this event, we encourage you to make contacts and forge connections that will reinforce your feeling of inclusion. If I can be of any assistance in this endeavor, then please feel free to reach out.

Our agenda features expert advice and cutting-edge research that helps us better understand the dynamics of leadership. Though successful leadership comes in many forms and through various techniques, certain key features define and underlie our responsibilities. For example, promoting diversity, acknowledging struggle among your workers, and fostering a climate of encouragement and healthy exchange are foundational for becoming an effective leader. Our intention is for you to find this conference helpful in moving you toward your ideals in your leadership duties.

Please refer to the attached calendar for a listing of all events. Lunch and dinner are our treat on each day of the conference.

5. Welcome message for conference brochure

Welcome to our annual conference, a gathering where the shining minds of our industry assemble to share what they have learned since we last met. If it is your first time attending, then thank you for stepping into our world! If you are a returning guest, then thank you for coming back! Whether you are attending for the first or the fifteenth, we treasure your trust in what we have to offer. We promise to make it worth your while.

As in years past, we have put together an energetic collection of seminars, speeches, and workshops to whet your appetite for learning. Our guest list and speaking schedule appear on the final page of this brochure. Please take a look and circle the sessions that interest you most. Many of our speakers will appear more than once during your time here. If you miss the first appearance due to scheduling conflicts, then be sure to catch them the second time around.

You can find a map of our event space on the front interior of this packet. We have swag tables scattered throughout the hall. Stop by and take a look! We also have snack and drink stations to keep you hydrated and energized. You can locate social media tables around the space to help you share your experience with your audiences. If you cannot find your desired display during the conference, signaling one of our docents will ensure you have personal guidance. You can look for the neon green hats to find these helpful attendants.

Our social media details appear below. Please feel free to connect with us to learn more as the event unfolds.

Thank you again, and welcome!

6. Welcome letter for conference speakers

Good morning!

We would like to warmly welcome our esteemed speakers and presenters for this year’s conference. You are a pivotal part of our success with this event every year. With your support and input, we have taken this occasion from a modest affair with a roomful of attendees to one of the most anticipated events in the city. Our gratitude is overwhelming. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do!

As members of our event staff, we would like to invite you to join in on the amenities enjoyed by our core team. In your rooms, you will find a welcome package filled with gifts and gadgets to make your stay more enjoyable. We have included gift cards for onsite services such as spa treatments and luxury meals at the facility’s many restaurants. Please put these treats to good use during your stay. In addition to being staff members, you are also our treasured guests. Your enjoyment of our time together is important to us.

Before the event kickoff, we will assemble at the multipurpose room on the first floor for a meet and greet. Catering services will provide continental breakfast and beverages for the occasion. Our facilitator will open the morning with a few quick announcements, after which you will be free to mingle and enjoy some together time with your colleagues. For some of you, this event will be a first-time meeting. It thrills us to provide this moment for you.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

7. Welcome letter for seminar guests

Hello, and welcome to what we hope will be a pinnacle event!

Many of you have traveled from far-off locales to be with us for this occasion. We would like to extend our sincere thanks for taking the time and trouble to attend. We also have many local attendees who have shuffled their schedules to make space for us. A gracious and hearty “Thank you!” to you as well for prioritizing our seminar. We will do our best to ensure we reward your efforts.

For this year’s schedule, we have rounded up a slate of luminary figures from the world of HR, psychology, education, and business to shed light on what can be a difficult topic to define. Fortunately, our dream team agreed to attend and share their wisdom. The agenda focuses on keynote presentations for the entire audience to enjoy as well as smaller sessions with more one-on-one opportunities. The link at the bottom of this email will take you to a scheduling page. Please take advantage and reserve your spots in the meetings that interest you most.

Entertainment at this year’s event is some of the best we have ever arranged. Our mini-music fest includes a mainstage with three national bands performing, plus two side stages highlighting some of the best local talent in the state. The cafeteria is a full-service affair for all guests to enjoy, free of charge. Drop in and grab something to eat or drink whenever you feel the urge. You will find the schedule for each day’s dinner arrangements below. We hope you will join us, but we understand if you have other plans in mind. If you have questions or concerns about anything, please do not hesitate to reach out at one of our information tables around the premises.

So glad you could be here!

8. Welcome letter for corporate event

Thank you for attending our event!

As many of you know, this occasion is a peak experience for our organization. We work tirelessly throughout the year to assemble a conference worthy of your time and expense. Though we aim to make the week enjoyable, we take the responsibility of bringing you a world-class experience very seriously. With this in mind, we have put together what we think is our most impressive affair yet. We hope you agree!

In researching this year’s theme, we discovered the best way to deliver crucial information for an event this ambitious is with multimedia presentations. To accommodate our largest-ever crowd, we have set up several overflow rooms with screens and sound systems. If you cannot find a seat in the main hall, please find seating in one of these rooms instead. We promise you will not miss out on anything. You may even find it easier to absorb the content in these rooms’ relaxed environments.

You will find our agenda listed in the document attached to this email. This listing details daily happenings and provides locations and times for each item. Please peruse the pages at your leisure. We have factored in plenty of breaks between headline presenters to allow you to recharge and get to know your fellow conferencegoers. A second attachment lists food and drink services along with other amenities you will find on the premises. These features are for you to enjoy. Please take advantage of them during your time with us.

If you need more information about anything during the event, our communications team covers our social media feeds around the clock.

We look forward to meeting up with as many of you as possible!

Because you may not be able to greet every guest personally, a conference welcome letter is a thoughtful way to reach out to your attendees. These messages will likely be your first point of contact with your guests. You can use your letter to share highlights and alert invitees to what they can expect during the event. By including a note expressing your gratitude, your welcome letter can also serve as a thank-you note.

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FAQ: Conference welcome letters

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about conference welcome letters.

What is the purpose of conference welcome letters?

The purpose of conference welcome letters is to greet attendees and inform them of the agenda for your event.

How do you write a good conference welcome letter?

To write a good conference letter, begin with a warm but professional greeting that states the conference’s purpose. You can include details about upcoming events and share the schedule while introducing your guests and explaining the topics they will cover. You can also describe any activities or opportunities outside the agenda, such as dinners, social gatherings, or recreational events.

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I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus, good morning!

Let me take this chance to thank our heavenly Father for allowing us to congregate here today for this church conference,

We have fasted and prayed for this wonderful occasion and finally the Lord has enabled us to see it, we want to give Him honor and glory for the provision and opportunity to see one another as we share love together.

As we start the day, let me welcome each and every one of you who found time to attend the conference that is unique and life changing.

Feel at Jesus feet and stay blessed.

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I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus.

what a joy to stand before you today as I welcome you to our annual convention. It is an event we have looked forward to and want to thank our heavenly Father for allowing us to be here today.

We have traveled from far and wide, finally we are here because of the mercies of the Lord who granted us the grace to travel here safely.

Feel at Jesus Feet and know that the love of God is with us.

As we begin the program of the day, want to thank the Lord for the gift of life.

All our guests including the speakers are all present and are going to feed us with the word of God that proceeded from the mouth of God.

Let us all examine ourselves so that when we leave,God shall have fill us with the knowledge of truth and understanding.

Thank you for listening to me and God bless in the period you are going to be here.

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Welcome Speech for Chief Guest: Speeches are important to any professional or formal function. Expressing gratitude to the people who

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Welcome Speech for Chief Guest : Speeches are important to any professional or formal function. Expressing gratitude to the people who joined and became a part of the ceremony is essential. Whether in a School, University, or any organization, you will need a welcome speech to influence the people you want to address.

Welcome speeches generally include welcoming the eminent Chief guests and the others present. You will need an influential speech to make people sense the welcome. Here, we are presenting such welcome speeches that you can use to overwhelm your guests. We have listed these speeches under different heads. You can use any of these for your upcoming events.

Welcome Speech in English for Annual Day

Greetings to each one of you present here!

“I am extremely overwhelmed to get this opportunity to address you all on this auspicious occasion of the 50th Annual Day of our elite institution. Children are the future of tomorrow. All these students we witness today, receiving honors for their talents, will grow up to be responsible citizens of tomorrow. May they grow up to make us proud and achieve the highest human values.

I feel proud to be a part of such an elite institution where we are taught by great teachers whose teaching goes beyond the classroom. Also, they will be thanked for organizing such a huge function. We all have assembled here today to motivate and cherish our young minds. Apart from that, this is a great occasion to welcome our Chief Guest of today”.

Chief Guest Introduction Speech

“On behalf of the school, I welcome our chief guest, Mr. [name of the chief guest], dean of the most renowned institution functioning under the government of India. She is working towards connecting young minds to strive toward success and achievement. We are grateful to him for accepting our invitation and becoming a chief guest of today’s event.

Our chief guest doesn’t require an introduction as he is a well-recognized figure in our city. She is known for his wonderful administration and high achievements of the Institution she is in charge of. Apart from this, she is a Philanthropist and renders selfless services to society. She has molded the lives of students and served people with her kindness.

We are honored to have her as the Chief guest for the evening. I am certain that all the parents here are moved by her and want their children to be like her.

Welcoming Parents

“Parents are the world for children. Not to overlook that we are here, joined by the wonderful parents who have raised this school’s best students. With immense admiration and affection, we welcome all the parents who tried to join this ceremony.

Finally, I would like to thank all the teachers, other staff members, and all the students present here for making this ceremony worthwhile.

Welcome Speech for Freshers Party

Good Morning to everyone present here!

“We all have gathered here today during a Fresher’s party. Welcoming people is part of Indian culture, followed for centuries. We maintain this custom and welcome the fresh faces in the college with a fresher’s party today.

I thank all my teachers and everyone who gave me this opportunity to welcome all my freshers today. It’s a moment of great pleasure for me to welcome you all.

University life will give you much more than just a degree – get ready for all the adventure!

My dear friends, studying in our institution is pure joy. The professors, students, and other staff members are the epitome of compassion, and we are quite sure you will be perplexed by their sagacity.

All in all, I would like to say that you have made an absolutely secure decision to be a part of this institution. Our college welcomes all the students joining us today. I hope all of you will operate along with the values of the college and magnify its reputation at every go of life.

Now, I will halt my words and start with the programs for the day, which include some astounding performances by our college students.

I guarantee your next few hours will be delightful and memorable. Thank you for being a patient audience and hearing my thoughts.

Enjoy the day!

Welcome Speech for a Farewell Party

“I welcome you all on this occasion of the farewell party, for which we have assembled here today.

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” Semisonic

First, I would like to thank everyone who gave me this opportunity to welcome all my seniors and teachers on this memorable occasion.

School life is undoubtedly the best phase of life for everyone. Our parents, teachers, and friends all made this phase of life so memorable for us. We learned so many things from our inspiring teachers, made mistakes, made memories with friends, and whatnot. It was a long journey in itself.

Today marks the end of this school life, a life of sweet and bitter moments to cherish all our lives. We do feel a touch of sadness, but it is the nature of life to move forward. So, today, we will celebrate this moment with our beloved teachers and friends to bid a good farewell to all who have to leave now, with a smiling face.”

Welcome Speech for College Function

Good Morning to all!

“Honourable Chief Guest Mr. XYZ, Principal Sir Dr. ABC, Staff Members, and all the students present here. I welcome you all to the annual function of our esteemed college.

My name is Lakshita Kumar. I am a B.Sc. student and the secretary of cultural programs organized under our college’s authority.

I feel extremely proud to announce that our elite college has completed 25 years and we all have gathered today to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the same. Behind huge success over the years are the dedicated teachers, motivated students, and helpful staff who give their best to make the college achieve great heights of success.

Also, It is a great honour for me to pronounce that today we are joined by a lady who hardly needs an introduction. She is well known for her work in educating poor children. Besides, he is a published and extensively read contemporary world author. (the title of his book) is one of her treasures that has gained a huge international acknowledgment.

Moreover, she is extremely loved and respected by her readers, including the country’s youth population, whom she has influenced the most with her writing. That said, let us call upon none other than Miss/ Mrs. (name of the chief guest).”

Welcome Speech for Teachers Day

Respected Principal, Sir, Teachers, and dear students!

“We welcome you all today to celebrate this auspicious occasion of Teacher’s Day. We celebrate Teacher’s day every year on 5 September to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

“Those who educate children well are more to be honoured than parents, for these only gave life, those the art of living well.”  Aristotle

This quotation cannot be more true! Teachers are parents to children when needed. They light us up and lead us through the pathway of life. They seek nothing but respect in return for their persistent efforts to give their best.

Teachers are our ideals. They inspire us each day and make us strive towards success. They equip us with the power of knowledge and propel us with endless wisdom to become better future citizens.

On that note, I would like to invite our Principal mam on the stage and deliver her thoughts on the day”.

Welcome Speech for Children’s Day

Good Morning Everyone!

“We welcome all the students as we celebrate Children’s Day today.

“There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million.” Walt Streightiff

It is true the imagination of a child is incomparable. Children are a creation of God, and their smile is irresistible not to make us smile alone. Their innocence is overwhelming.

We celebrate Children’s Day every year on 14th November in memory of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, a great admirer of children. We celebrate this day on his birth anniversary.

School is a second home for children, and teachers are equivalent to the parents when students need them the most. This day is celebrated with many events, which cannot be possible without the contribution of our lovely teachers.

Thanking you all, I would like to start the day’s events without further delay”.

Sample Welcome Speech for Seminar

Good Morning to each one of you present today!

“It is a moment of extreme pleasure to welcome the guests who are present here to attend this workshop.

On behalf of the Institution, I offer my regards to all the judges and the people joining us. I convey my regards to the chief guest of the day, Mr. ABC . Thank you so much, Sir, for accepting our invitation and coming over for the seminar.

The seminar schedule will focus on (your topic) and include more issues to address all aspects of the topic.

I hope this conference enlightens us all and provides solutions to tomorrow’s problems.

Thanks to everyone who made this conference possible with their opinions and views”.

Welcome Speech for the Workshop

Good Morning, everyone!

“I am thoroughly pleased to witness you all in this workshop. It’s my privilege to address you all on behalf of Mr. ABC. I welcome all the participants in the workshop. We are truly delighted with your presence.

We all have gathered here today to attend this workshop to enhance managerial skills. We as a company aim to achieve great heights. This workshop intends to resolve the practical hurdles faced by the Institution during this difficult time.

Closing the speech, I hope everyone is well aware of the themes concerning the workshop. We had a great time having you all and looking forward to many more such workshops engaging more people and on a greater level”.

To conclude, I wish you all great success in your pursuits!

Welcome Speech Sample for the Conference

First, I would like to thank each of you for joining this one-day inter-school conference. I am proud to say that our school has organized this conference for over five years and has chronicled huge success each year. The school organizes such conferences to enlighten young minds and promote the participation of students at all levels.

I bid a very warm welcome to all the renowned speakers and delegates who took their valuable time and joined us today to be a part of this conference. We are honored to have you all with us.

I also thank everyone who made this seminar functional in such hard times. Last year, the theme of the conference was based on global problems, which hugely helped the students in inducing a thought for the problems the world is sustaining.

This year, the theme is sustainability to help students understand the results of human actions. The conference will focus on the major issues, solutions, and long-term effects associated with human activities. In addition to this, students will also learn about social skills. The conference will include debates and the judges’ votes.

Even though this conference marks the success of our Institution, it also allows us to meet some of the country’s brilliant minds, who will be the chief guests on this occasion.

With all those words, I’m extremely delighted to announce that the chief guest for the day is none other than the state’s Education Minister. I also welcome all the speakers and eminent delegates who have joined us today. I guarantee the conference will be productive and worth your precious time.”

Sample Welcome Speech for Any Event

“Thank you to everyone who joined us this evening. Today marks the 2nd anniversary of our prestigious institution. I am extremely delighted to be the host for the evening and address you all.

Before we proceed with the events, I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who made this occasion a reality and this institution successful. This could not have been possible without your contributions. We are all part of this Institution due to our shared passion for its vision. Our passion unites us, and our hard work strengthens the Institution.

On that note, let me introduce and welcome the chief guest of this startlingly beautiful evening, Mr ABC, a renowned Social activist who has made the country a better place through his work.

Without any further delay, I would like to start with the events. We would be delighted to have your suggestions and questions at the end of the event. Enjoy the Event!”

Thank you very much!

Welcome Speech for Chief Guest

“I am profoundly delighted to take an opportunity to introduce the chief guest for the day/ evening. He/ She is none other than Mr./ Miss ABC. He/ She is the CEO of XYZ, one of the topmost companies in this city.

Other than this, he/ she is known for her work in girl child education. He/ She has uplifted many little girls’ lives with the light of education. So, heavy applause for the chief guest is much needed!

Now, we request the honorable chief guest to address the gathering and cast the light of his/ her knowledge upon us. His/ Her comments are quintessential for the students who want to be like him one day. Sir/ Ma’am, you have motivated us enough by being an example of light in the darkness. We would be delighted with your expertise and knowledge in every way possible.

So, without consuming any time, I would like to call upon Mr/Miss ABC to accompany us on the stage to enlighten us with his/ her words of true wisdom.”

How to Welcome the Chief Guest?/ Chief Guest Introduction

Is there an upcoming event where you need to introduce a chief guest, and you don’t know how to invite a chief guest on stage for a speech?

Then we are here to the rescue. We have some great tips for you all, which you can use in your next upcoming ceremony/ occasion.

• The first step in welcoming a chief guest is greeting them in person. As soon as the chief guest arrives, it is best to go ahead and greet them personally. Welcome them; a handshake will be the best way to do so!
• Smile and suggest they are being welcomed.
• Always address the chief guest with a formal title. If someone is a doctorate, do not forget to use the formal title of Dr or, in other cases, use Mr./ Miss/ Mrs.
• Introduce yourself to the chief guest before the formal event and escort him to the venue.
• At the end of the event, make sure to bid thanks to the chief guest.

How to Write a Welcome Speech?

A welcome speech should contain : An Introduction Acknowledgment Event Purpose Concluding Next Part

Why welcome speech is important?

Welcome Speech shows your gratitude to the person who wants to be a part of your function or ceremony. Therefore, a welcome speech is important.

How do you start a Welcome Speech?

The best way to start a welcome speech is by warmly welcoming everyone who joined the ceremony. Give a brief introduction about the occasion and then continue with the main aim of the ceremony.

How to write a guest introduction?

A guest introduction should be majorly focused on the guest. His professional work, life achievements, and introducing him to the audience who may not know him/ her properly.

What to say while welcoming the chief guest?

While presenting a formal welcome to a person/ Chief Guest, use warm welcome tones and greetings. For example: “I feel delighted to welcome you” “It’s my pleasure to have you” “We are looking forward to having you again as our chief guest.” “I am thoroughly pleased to witness you” “I am extremely overwhelmed.”

How to write a welcome speech for a Seminar?

Writing a welcome speech for a Seminar. Give a short welcome to everyone attending the seminar. Stress a little on the topic of the seminar and describe what the seminar has to offer to the people. Describe the themes and topics to be discussed before proceeding with the seminar. At last, do not forget to thank all the people who listened to you with patience.

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Opening remarks by UNDP Resident Representative Katarzyna Wawiernia at the Inter-Regional Conference

May 29, 2024.

Dear Chairman Baimenov, Dear Director JO, Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, colleagues,

On behalf of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), let me welcome you to this important inter-regional conference dedicated to Gathering Priorities for Digital Governance and Digital Transformation.  I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for joining us today, and a special thanks to the Government of the Republic of Korea, in particular to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, for their continued commitment to supporting our next joint initiative to foster digital transformation across the public sectors of twelve countries in Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the Asia-Pacific regions. 

Allow me also to express my deepest appreciation to Mr. Baimenov and his team for their strong leadership in bringing this initiative to reality. Your dedication and hard work have been instrumental in making this gathering possible. We all agree that today digitalization is fundamentally changing the context and tools for development. I am proud to say that with this new initiative, we aim to create an enabling environment for digital transformation by leveraging Korea's successful experiences for the benefit of participating countries. Through knowledge sharing, best practices and research, hands-on workshops, and study tours, we will empower public officials of participating countries to navigate the digital transformation of governance systems and provide more responsive and effective services to citizens. Thus, today's conference is an invaluable opportunity for us to gather insights, share best practices, and identify priorities for advancing digital governance and transformation looking forward. By working together, we can unlock new ways of thinking and cooperating, opening up opportunities also taking into account the benchmarking practices as we have observed in the Republic of Korea. Globally, digitalization is central to UNDP’s development strategy.  In Kazakhstan, UNDP and its national partners are taking a whole-of-society approach that support the design and development of digital ecosystems that are inclusive, transparent, and safe.  For example, one of our flagship initiatives - the Digital Family Card - helps provide proactive government social support to more than 6 million families of Kazakhstan, building an inclusive, ethical, and sustainable digital society.  Another great is example is implementing SMART patrolling system in protected areas of Kazakhstan, that helps monitor wildlife and create digital maps of grazing areas for local authorities, leveraging digital solutions for both people and planet.  The initiatives like these demonstrate our commitment to fostering innovation and sustainable development through digital transformation. In closing, I encourage each of you to actively participate in the discussions, share your perspectives, and collaborate on forging a path forward. I call on all participating countries and institutions to use the Astana Hub's platform, networks, and collective knowledge to create inclusive and responsible digital solutions for sustainable development for all. Thank you for your attention.

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Trump, RFK Jr. face hostile reception at Libertarian convention amid efforts to sway voters

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Updated on: May 27, 2024 / 12:30 PM EDT / CBS News

Washington — Former President Donald Trump and independent presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s attempts to appeal to the Libertarian Party fell on deaf ears this weekend, with the third-party crowd interrupting and mocking both at the party's convention in Washington, D.C.

A chaotic scene unfolded as Trump took the stage Saturday, as Libertarians clashed with pro-Trump attendees throughout his speech, resulting in multiple people being removed from the room and the crowd split between jeers, boos and chants directed at Trump.

"You can either nominate us and give us the position or give us your votes," Trump said to boos as he departed the stage. 

Trump repeatedly snapped back at the crowd and their hostility, telling them at one point to "keep getting your 3% [of the national vote] every four years," adding, "maybe you don't want to win." 

Jo Jorgensen, the Libertarian Party's nominee in 2020, got 1.85 million votes, under 1.2% of the popular vote. And in 2016, Gary Johnson, the party's nominee that cycle, received 4.48 million votes, about 3.3% of the popular vote. While the party tends to win small percentages of the vote, in states where President Joe Biden and Trump are separated by tens of thousands of votes, support for third-party candidates could mean the difference between winning and losing the election.

In his pitch to Libertarian voters, Trump called for the commutation of Ross Ulbricht 's life sentence. Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road website, was found guilty of multiple felonies tied to the black market site. Silk Road allowed users to buy and sell products anonymously, including drugs and fake government documents. The Libertarian Party has made freeing Ulbricht a part of its platform.

However, during his 2024 reelection campaign announcement two years ago, Trump called on Congress to pass a law mandating the death penalty for drug dealers.

On Friday, Kennedy — who received a warmer reception than Trump —  tried to win Libertarians over to his camp by promising to pardon government whistleblower Edward Snowden, currently exiled in Russia , and to drop espionage charges against Julian Assange , the WikiLeaks founder battling U.S. attempts to extradite him from Britain — two figures revered by Libertarians. He also criticized Trump several times for his handling of the pandemic, claiming that Trump violated the Constitution by allowing lockdowns and travel restrictions. 

Kennedy's remarks on Snowden and Assange drew cheers. While his audience comprised many former Democrats and Republicans, some Libertarians felt he wasn't a true candidate for their party.  

The decision by Libertarian Party leadership to host Trump and Kennedy divided the party and prompted aggressive reactions from some delegates who sought to exclude both candidates from the event. 

While Trump was not vying for the Libertarian nomination, he was hoping to win over some uncommitted Libertarian voters.

Convention organizers also invited President Biden, but he declined to deliver remarks.

Libertarian Party leaders said they chose to invite the candidates as a way for members to speak directly to those who might win the White House in November.

"We are denied a place on the debate stage, so we decided to make our own stage the focal point of the world's eyes," said Brian McWilliams, Libertarian National Party communications director. 

During a business session Friday, several delegates were heard yelling profanities at the Libertarian Party chair, Angela McArdle, in objection to Trump and Kennedy taking the stage at the convention.

Several booed and yelled obscenities at McArdle as she attempted to calm the crowd. Security later escorted one man out of the session. 

Arielle Shack, a Libertarian voter at the convention Friday, told CBS News she was attending Kennedy's speech in protest, which took place at the same time as the rowdy business session.

Shack said she traveled to the convention from New Jersey to represent other New Jersey Libertarian voters who felt Kennedy and Trump should not have been invited because they were not true Libertarians.

"We don't want people that are not Libertarians here. If they don't have our principles, we're not going to vote for them," Shack said. "You're not gonna see Libertarians coming in, voting for a Kennedy, a Kennedy Democrat. He didn't get the Democratic [candidacy], so now he wants to be independent. But I think we can see right through that."

Another Libertarian voter, Richard Edgar from New Jersey, said he felt the invitation of both Trump and Kennedy was a "slap in the face" to Libertarian voters, who were expecting to hear Libertarian candidates make their case.

Michael Reeves — a Libertarian delegate from Daphne, Alabama who said he had been a member of the party for about 25 years — said that Trump and Kennedy's attendance at the convention "speaks well for the influence that we could exert on an election at this point, that they feel like they need to cater to us in any way."

Reeves said he would likely vote for the Libertarian nominee after sitting out in 2020. Reeves said that Kennedy's speech was "not bold enough," and he was "disappointed" by Trump's first term in the White House.

"I thought he had an opportunity to really make some changes in D.C., and he didn't," Reeves said about Trump. "The best we can say is that he didn't start any new wars, and that's a pretty low bar." 

He added that both Democrats and Republicans are moving the country towards a "more collectivist and authoritarian state."

"To me, they represent essentially the same thing, the things that they disagree about are kind of minor compared to the things that they do agree about," Reeves said. "And they make all the wrong calls on the things that they do agree about."

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“Greetings and Salutations to each and every one of you. My name is Mr. John Smith and I welcome you all to this amazing event.” Now, did that sound familiar? Making welcome speeches for any type of event whether it is for school activities, welcoming important people or even during an important meeting with new people. Don’t worry, this article is going to help you with making a good short welcome speech for an event, for school or for welcoming a chief guest. You are going to get some examples, basically 10+ examples for short welcome speeches, and some tips on making a good short welcome speech and how to present it. Check it out right now.

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The Definition of a Welcome Speech

A welcome speech as the name suggests, is a type of speech that is mostly given by the host or hosts at the beginning of an event or a ceremony. This is where the speaker is showing some gratitude and appreciation for the people who took their time to attend the event. Welcome speeches are mostly used in school events, church events, wedding events, or any type of event that a lot of people attend too.

The Importance of Welcome Speeches

One of the most important things to remember when making welcome speeches is the fact that this is your way of captivating your audiences. This may depend on how well you deliver the speech to draw your audience in to listen. Another thing to remember is that a welcome speech should not be too long or too short. Not too short to forget to mention your guests, nor too long that it drags on.

Tips to Write Short Welcome Speeches

As we all know, welcome speeches can either turn boring or fun, depending on how they are prepared. Nobody wants to hear a speech that is too boring or too long. So to avoid issues like that, here are some tips to write short welcome speeches, followed by tips to present your short welcome speeches.

Tips for writing short welcome speeches

• Prepare – start by simply preparing. The question here is to prepare what. Start by thinking about what you want to write. What event are you attending that needs a short introduction?
• Draft – the next thing you should do is to make a draft of your welcome speech. Start with the important details. For example, if you are attending a church event , remember to write the names of the important people. If you are attending a graduation event, the honored guests’ names must be written as well.
• Choice of Words – Pick your words carefully when writing a short welcome speech. Add some lively details to it but also keep it simple. You are only welcoming people and thanking them for coming . The welcome speech is not used as the main course, but merely an appetizer to the whole event.
• Revise – After you have written it down, check your whole speech. Make sure the details are there as well as the correct spelling and word usage.
• Tone – The tone of your writing should match the event you are attending. If it is a lively event, make it as lively as possible, if it is a depressing event, make sure it is as well.

Tips on presenting your welcome speech

• Voice – Your voice should not be too loud nor too soft. Rather, it is enough to be heard from the back.
• Practice – Practice on doing your speech before the actual event. Ask someone to give you feedback on how well you presented yourself and work from there.
• Maintain Eye Contact – remember when talking to people you must make eye contact. Let your audience feel you are happy to see them attend the event.
• Posture – How you bring yourself when making the welcome speech can say a lot of things. So it is best to stand up straight, be confident, and welcome your guests with a smile.

How many paragraphs does it take to make a short welcome speech?

Just one short paragraph. Welcome speeches are not supposed to be too long or too short. A simple 4 to 5 sentences will do, as long as the necessary details are there.

Is there a shortcut to making welcome speeches?

There is no shortcut but with practice you are able to be good at it in no time.

How do I make my short welcome speech less boring?

Watch your tone, your word usage and how you present yourself and when you read your welcome speech.

“Greetings ladies and gentlemen” this may not be much of a head turner, but it’s a start. How you present your welcome speech also matters. Being familiar with the tips on writing and the tips of giving the speech may help you in the long run. There are no shortcuts to making the best speeches, but with a lot of practice and experiences, giving welcome speeches would be a breeze.

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President Joe Biden pitches 3-phase cease-fire deal to end Israel-Hamas war

President Joe Biden gave remarks from the White House on Friday, pitching a new plan to draw the war in Gaza to a close.

Biden said the deal had been transmitted to Israel and Hamas, through Qatar.

The president said the first phase would last for six weeks and include a "full and complete cease-fire, a withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated areas of Gaza [ and ] release of a number of hostages." Palestinians would also be able to return to their homes and 600 trucks of humanitarian aid would be delivered to Gaza every day.

The second phase would include a release of all remaining living hostages and the temporary cease-fire would become a permanent cease-fire with Israel withdrawing all forces from Gaza "as long as Hamas lives up to its commitments," Biden said.

In phase three, there would be a major reconstruction of Gaza.

"At this point Hamas no longer is capable of carrying out another Oct. 7, which was one of the Israelis' main objectives in this war, and, quite frankly, a righteous one," Biden said.

Biden continued, "We can't lose this moment. Indefinite war in pursuit of an unidentified notion of total victory ... will only bog down Israel in Gaza -- draining the economic, military and human resources and furthering Israel's isolation in the world. That will not bring hostages home."

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Robert De Niro, former police officers slam Trump outside New York hush money trial

NEW YORK -- The Biden campaign on Tuesday dispatched actor Robert De Niro and two former police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 -- Harry Dunn and Michael Fanone -- to convey the threat they argued former President Donald Trump poses to the country.

Speaking to reporters near the Manhattan courthouse where Trump's criminal hush money trial is taking place, De Niro said Trump "wants to sow total chaos."

De Niro, a New Yorker, called Trump a "clown" whose presidency could be dangerous for Americans. He said New Yorkers once tolerated Trump, but now recognize him as a threat.

"I love this city. I don't want to destroy it. Donald Trump wants to destroy not only the city, but the country, and eventually he can destroy the world," De Niro said.

At a press conference following the Biden campaign's, Trump campaign senior adviser Jason Miller shot back, saying the best the Biden campaign could do in attacking Trump was to "roll out a washed-up actor."

De Niro said that if "Trump returns to the White House, you can kiss these freedoms goodbye that we all take for granted."

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De Niro recently voiced an anti-Trump ad for the Biden campaign. He said he agreed to participate in the ad "because it shows the violence of Trump and reminds us that he'll use violence against anyone who stands in the way of his megalomania and greed."

Dunn and Fanone both defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, and have been some of the most outspoken members of law enforcement to condemn the attacks. They were both witnesses during the congressional investigation of the Jan. 6 attacks.

Dunn -- who failed in his bid for Congress earlier this month, losing the Democratic primary to represent Maryland's 3rd Congressional District -- called Trump the "greatest threat to our democracy."

"Donald Trump is the greatest threat to our democracy and the safety of communities across the country today," Dunn said. "We've been called traitors, just today. We were all called traitors on Jan. 6 for doing our job," Dunn said.

Fanone, who was a D.C. police officer, was assaulted by rioters on Jan. 6 and suffered a heart attack from the assault.

"I came here today to remind Americans of what Donald Trump is capable of and the violence that he unleashed on all of Americans on Jan. 6, 2021," Fanone said.

Tuesday's appearance marked the first time the Biden campaign has engaged in any activity outside the courthouse in lower Manhattan. The Trump campaign has had surrogates in the Collect Pond Park near the courthouse every day for the past three weeks speaking on behalf of the former president.

During the Trump campaign's rebuttal, Miller criticized the Biden supporters' appearance.

"The Biden folks have finally done it. After months of saying politics had nothing to do with this trial, they showed up and made a campaign event out of a trial day for President Trump," Miller said.

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