Global AI Debates

Global AI Debate
Official Invitation Available now

Competition Tracks
Two ways to compete

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Public Speaking Track
(Individual Entry)

In this individual event, students deliver a 7-minute, well-researched speech on a designated AI-related topic based on their age group.

Each speech should be a single-take, unedited video recording. Participants may use AI tools for research, writing, and content creation, including visuals. The top 20% of participants advance to the elimination rounds, where they may submit a new video or reuse their original video.

Schedule

Speech Competition:
Round I:
November 1st, 2025 — Videos of Speeches Due
November 14th, 2025 — Break Announced
Top 20% of submissions in each category advance:
Round II:
November 21, 2025: Submit the same speech, or a new speech
November 28, 2025 — Break Announced
Top 5 submissions in each category advance:
Round III:
Finals — December 7, 2025 @ 8 a.m. Eastern time
Live speeches in front of a panel

Essay and Debate Track
(Team Entry)

This team-based track combines written essays with live debates, challenging students to research, build arguments, and engage in structured debate rounds. Students may work individually or in teams (even whole classrooms can collaborate on a submission), but the top teams will need to choose 2 representatives for the live debate rounds.

Schedule

Round I
October 7, 2025 — Initial Essays Due
October 21, 2025 — Break Announced
32 entries advance: the top 16 Pro & 16 Con essays from each division
Round II
Breakers write one rebuttal essay to an opposing side
October 28, 2025 — Rebuttals Due
November 5, 2025 — Break Announced
16 entries advance: the top 8 Pro & 8 Con essays from each division
Round III
Finals — December 7, 2025 (Zoom)
8:00 AM ET — Octofinals
9:30 AM ET — Quarterfinals
11:00 AM ET — Semifinals
12:30 PM ET — Finals