1. self-introduction

2.Opening Speech for a Programme
Esteemed excellencies, distinguished delegates, honourable teaching and non-teaching faculties, good morning to you all.
It gives me great pleasure to extend you all a very warm welcome on behalf of the ___________Name of the Department_________. We are grateful to the dignitaries who have accepted our invitation to this ________________Name of the Programme________________ in our College.
I am happy to note that the agenda of the Programme covers a wide range of very interesting topics for discussion.
We are aware of the tremendous effort made by the Management and the faculties of the Department for the success of this Programme. We wish them every success in their noble actions.
In concluding, I wish you success in your discussions and a very pleasant stay here.
3. Opening Speech in a Seminar
Mr. Chairman, Honourable Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is my privilege to address you, on behalf of the Department_Name____. We are happy to welcome the dignitaries and the participants to this Seminar on ______Topic of the Seminar____.
First of all, we express our sincere thanks and gratitude to our Management for hosting this Seminar; and for providing us with all the facilities which will undoubtedly contribute to the success of this Seminar. This magnificent meeting room with all modern interpretation equipment is but one example of these facilities.
I wish to take this opportunity to welcome the participants from our State as well as other States like _____________________ who have joined this seminar for the first time.
I also wish to welcome ______________________________for financing the Seminar.
Mr. Chairman, Honourable Delegates, it should be pointed out that this Seminar was held in accordance with the recommendation of the UGC. Therefore, it becomes essential to research and discuss on the views on the topic ; and of course, basically, the main purpose of the Seminar is to exchange ideas. We will have the opportunity to listen to experts at this Seminar on this matter.
I am confident that the discussions held during the Seminar will lead us at the end to important conclusions on the subject of __________________________________.
Before I close, I’d like to thank each of your for attending our Seminar and bringing your expertise to our gathering. You, as organization leaders, have the vision, the knowledge, and the experience to help us pave our way into the future. You are truly our greatest asset today and we could not achieve in our future without your support and leadership. My personal respect and thanks goes out to all of you.
In conclusion, I should like to wish each and every one of you with success in their work. You can carry with you the best wishes of our College for a productive and successful Seminar, and a pleasant stay amongst us.
Thank you