National Conference 2021
Keynote: Considering All Options—Rethinking Failure in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion presented by Elijah Smith
Hosting Equitable Tournaments and Implementing Equity Panels panel moderated by Dr. J. Scott Baker
Springboard for Opportunities: Using the NSDA’s Expanded Springboard Free-Tournament Series session led by Lauren Burdt
Transforming Our Teams with Trauma-Informed Education Keynote and demonstration session presented by Alex Shevrin Venet
Topic Writing and Decision Making through an Equity Lens session led by Nicole Wanzer-Serrano
Reunited & It Feels So Good: Navigating Students with Anxiety in the Classroom and Competitive Space session led by Lillian Adeyemi
National Conference 2019
Impromptu Speaking Master Class presented by Iain Lampert
Districts and Nationals: Looking to the Future presented by the NSDA Staff
Hot Topics Q&A presented by the NSDA Staff
Stand and Deliver presented by Joe Wycoff and Pam Cady Wycoff
Gender Inequity in Speech and Debate: A Solutions-Focused Discussion presented by Rich Kawolics and Angelique Ronald
Diving Further into Middle School Speech and Debate: Tools and Techniques for Coaching Younger Voices presented by Elisabeth F. Venetiou and Debbie Simon
Developing World Schools Debate In Your District presented by Jeremy Beckman and Bill Brown
Developing Voices and Leaders: Hints for Teaching, Coaching, Surviving, and Thriving presented by Marti Benham
MacGyvering Debate to Prepare Students to Be More Effective Public Advocates presented by Ed Lee III and James Roland
Conference Opening Keynote presented by Ryan Haygood, CEO of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
Conference Keynote presented by Margo Batha, 2019 NSDA National Educator of the Year
Conference Keynote presented by April Holmes, U.S. Paralympic Track and Field Champion
National Conference 2018
Empowering Student Voices and Leadership in a Competitive Setting presented by Victor Silva
Making Policy Personal: Narrative Performance in the St. Louis Urban Debate League presented by Kelli Rao
Testing the Limits of Empowerment: Tournament Directors’ Dilemmas in an Era of Protest presented by Kevin Minch
Keynote: The Portal of Empowerment presented by Mary Gormley
How to Listen; How to Speak; How to Debate presented by Pam McComas and Renee Motter
Demonstration, Recommendation, and You in a Box Speeches: Three Units for Any Speech Class presented by Steve Meadows
Keynote: Facing the Challenges of Our Growing Mission presented by James Copeland and J. Scott Wunn
Original Oratory: From One Teacher to Another presented by Joe Wycoff and Pam Cady Wycoff
Town Hall: The Future of Public Forum Debate presented by Dave Huston and Chris McDonald
Congressional Debate as an Avenue for Personal Empowerment presented by Kevin Berlat and Brittany Stanchik
Finding the Honest Voice of the Character presented by Timothy Cornwell, Meg Howell-Haymaker, and Debbie Simon
Big Fish, No Pond: Teaching Debate in Isolated Regions presented by Chris Flowers and Rosie Valdez
Keynote: Higher Definition Leadership and Empowerment Coaching presented by LaToya Green
National Conference 2017
From Aristotle to 21st Century Skills: Redefining the Public Speaking Process presented by Harry Strong and David Yastremski
Envisioning a New Standard for Speech, Debate, and Communication Education presented by James Weaver and David Yastremski
Welcome to My World: Developing a Partnership with Your Principal presented by Byron Arthur and Dr. Joseph Murray, Jr.
Riding the Zombie Wave: Apocalyptic Strategies for Advancing Argumentation Skills presented by Kevin Minch, Tyler Unsell, and Jared Young
Discovering Your Voice: A Perspective on Helping Students of Color Excel in Forensics presented by Dr. Tommie Lindsey, Jr.
Bridging the Gap: Establishing Successful Curricular and Co-Curricular Opportunities in an Urban District presented by Manuel Halkias
Ensuring Access to Speech and Debate for Students with Disabilities presented by Thomas Mayes
Speech and Debate Town Hall featuring the NSDA Board of Directors
Interp: Bringing Characters to Life presented by Joe Wycoff and Pam Cady Wycoff
Keynote – Elevating Voices: The Power of Speech and Debate presented by Renee Motter
Keynote: Communication, the Currency of the 21st Century presented by Stephan Turnipseed
Using Extemporaneous Speaking Strategies to Elevate AP Scores presented by Dario Camara and Jenny Cook
Investigating and Addressing Gender Differences in Debate presented by Shunta Jordan