The Keynote 2017 (previously known as Encender) was held on 21 January 2017 in SIM HQ.

As the annual flagship event of SIM Students’ Toastmasters, it hopes to encourage more students to take up public speaking and apply the skills to everyday life. A total of 6 external speakers from various sectors were invited to give inspiring speeches at the event.

The theme for this year was ‘Facing the Horizon’ which focuses on how to be successful in life after getting that coveted degree. Speaker topics ranged from developing an entrepreneurial spirit to mastering leadership via the mouse trap way. There were many light hearted moments during the event and the participants were kept engaged throughout the day. SIM Students’ Toastmasters looks forward to organising the next Keynote and hope to inspire the next batch of students on the benefits of public speaking.

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