OPENING/OFFICIATING SPEECH

Introduction

● Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen…I’m _______, and it's a privilege and an honour to
have this opportunity gathering with such eminent people from different parts of the
world energy industry, in the fields of government, industry, academia and the media.

Acknowledgements

● Before we embark, I'd also want to congratulate the organisers on their efforts in making
this programme a reality. According to what I've heard, this event is the result of a joint
effort comprising various agencies and institutions, namely _______

Body

● Ladies and gentlemen,.....

○ Programme
■ Theme
■ Objective
■ Gist

Wrap Up

● Last but not least, I'd like to thank all of the agencies and institutions who contributed to
organize this gathering. I must remark that this joint effort is really admirable and should
be continued in the future.
● To all participants, thank you for devoting your time and efforts to this seminar, everyone.
I wish you all the best and hope you have a great time. I'm excited to hear the
programme’s outcomes and resolutions.
● Thank you for devoting your time and efforts to this seminar, everyone. I wish you all the
best and hope you have a constructive conversation. I'm excited to hear the
conference's outcomes and resolutions.
● With Bismillahirrahmanirrahim / that, I hereby declare/ launch the _______[event name] /
would like to announce that the _______[event name] is now officially open . Thank You.
WELCOMING SPEECH

Introduction

● Thank you and I am very pleased to be able to bid each and every one of you for being
here with us today, especially the overseas speakers and participants “Selamat Datang”
and welcome to Malaysia. on behalf of the International Office of UTHM.

Acknowledgements

● Before we get started, I would like to express my sincere appreciation / immense

gratitude to all of you who generously together helped us make this auspicious occasion
a success. (Include the names of the individuals you wish to thank here) We couldn’t
have done it without you!

Purpose of The Event

● In today’s gathering, I would like to focus on all our new volunteers / members /
participants who will join us from (starting) until (ending), [for example 1st June 2022].
● You have all been selected to be a part of our association / programme / workshop /
event due to a mutual passion for (company’s vision/mission). Your passions help us all
to unite and the energy we create is what allows us to achieve our individual as well as
group goals. We need you as much as you need us and that why we are grateful to have
you join us here at UTHM.
● During the next few days/weeks/months, you all will be learning about the different
initiatives through our planned activities, seminars, and special events where you will be
able to join in and get hands on experiences. I hope these will help you develop to be
more productive and smart.

What’s Next

● With this, let me end my speech here with a quote from / As ….once said [e.g; Gandalf
from The Lord of The Rings / The Chronicles of Narnia], “The world is not in your books
and maps, it’s out there”/“Some journeys take us far from home, some adventures lead
us to our destiny”.
● Thank you very much for listening / being such a lovely audience / showing your kind
patience and let us welcome / call over / I’ll pass the floor to [next PIC]
Mr/Ms./Mrs./Madam/Sir/Dr./Prof……., to proceed with our programme. Cheers!
CLOSING SPEECH

Introduction

● Dear excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,today marks our last day of the ______ {event
name} and we are delightfully proud to be able to successfully conclude it with all of you.

Acknowledgements

● It was thrilling to witness all of your tremendous efforts and those of you who have been
cooperative and proactive in staying with us beyond the time allocated throughout our
programme.

Body

● I'd also like to emphasise the importance of feedback from you– in sustaining and
improving the services we provide for our future upcoming programmes.

Closing remarks

● We have reached the end of the _______, and it is my task to provide some closing
remarks. It is a sad task, because we shall be closing the door on lively and stimulating
discussion, as well as bidding farewell to friends and associates.
● Finally, my warmest thanks are of course reserved for all committees for their priceless
contributions and cooperation they have done in preparations for running a smooth
event. Thank you.