[39:18] Forty plus Voices from around the world. And one question at the heart of it all: What was it like to experience the 2026 Toastmasters International Convention in Vancouver, Canada? In this bonus episode and Part 2 of our convention coverage, Toastmasters Podcast host Greg and fellow podcaster & Toastmaster Michael Dugan turn the microphone over to the people who were there, including many experiencing their first International Convention.You'll hear attendees share...· What brought them to Vancouver and what surprised them once they arrived.· Their takeaways from the educational sessions and World Championship of Public Speaking.· The people and moments that inspired them.· What first-time attendees thought of the convention experience.· Why meeting friends, mentors and Toastmasters from around the world meant so much.· What they hope to take back to their clubs, districts and communities.Through all those different voices and experiences, one theme comes through again and again: Connection. Sometimes the most memorable convention moment wasn't a presentation at all. It was simply meeting another person.If you haven't already, we recommend listening first to Episode #307: Vancouver 2026: Our Highlights & Takeaways From the International Convention for Greg and Michael's highlights and takeaways from Vancouver.

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