Empowering Public Speaking Workshop
Event Details
2026 Wichita Documenters Empowering Public Speaking Workshop
Want to speak with confidence at city council or school board meetings? This free workshop provides practical tools to help you organize your thoughts and be heard.
Whether you are preparing to speak for the first time or want to strengthen your public comments, this session will help you approach the microphone with more clarity and confidence.
About the Workshop
Public meetings are important spaces to share perspectives, ask questions and participate in community life. This session is designed to help residents feel prepared for those moments.
Participants will explore practical strategies for organizing remarks, staying focused under time limits and communicating clearly in a public setting. No prior experience is required.
The workshop will be moderated by Dioane Gates of the Kansas Leadership Center and Dalton Glasscock, Wichita City councilmember.
This event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is encouraged to help us plan.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Wichita City Hall, City Council Chambers, 455 N. Main, Wichita
Cost: Free
Admission is free, but space is limited. Reserve your spot today.
This event is organized by Wichita Documenters, supported by the Wichita Journalism Collaborative and the Kansas Leadership Center. Wichita Documenters pay and train residents to attend local meetings and take detailed notes, which are then published for all Wichitans to read, driving greater civic engagement in our city.
