PAN AMERICAN OLYMPIAD

We are delighted to invite you to the 2027 Pan American Olympiad, an exciting online event designed for 14–18-year-olds (at any point during 2027) to explore complex ethical questions through structured, thought-provoking discussions. Participants will have the chance to sharpen their critical thinking, engage in meaningful dialogue, and consider diverse perspectives on challenging moral dilemmas.

As the official qualifying event for the 2027 International Final, school-based teams have the unique opportunity to secure a spot in the International Final hosted in Australia! This is a remarkable chance for young minds to engage on a global stage and connect with peers who share a passion for ethics.

Register now!

Dates and Times (All Olympiads are Online!)

Event Date: Saturday, April 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, GMT-4)
International Final: (hosted from Australia)

Eligibility

? Open to all teams from the American continent (South, Central, and North America, including Canada)
? Students must be aged 14–18 at some point during 2027
? Teams of 3–5 students.

https://www.tkethics.org/tournaments

Event Schedule (GMT-4)

???? 10:00 – 10:15 AM: Introduction
???? 10:15 – 11:30 AM: Round 1 (includes feedback)
? 11:30 – 11:40 AM: Break
???? 11:40 AM – 12:55 PM: Round 2 (includes feedback)
???? 12:55 – 1:15 PM: Lunch Break
???? 1:15 – 2:30 PM: Round 3 (includes feedback)
? 2:30 – 2:40 PM: Break
???? 2:40 – 3:55 PM: Round 4 (includes feedback)
???? 3:55 – 4:00 PM: Closing Remarks

Ethical Topics for 2027

Teams will engage with eight complex, real-world ethical dilemmas designed to spark rigorous discussion and thoughtful analysis.

Cases
Case 1 – Salacious Gossip
Case 2 – Digital Afterlife Management: Who Speaks for the Dead?
Case 3 – In-Vitro Meat
Case 4 – Redefining Humanity
Case 5 – A Phenotypic Prometheus?
Case 6 – Ode to a Scab
Case 7 – A Monthly Subscription to Brutality
Case 8 – Taking the Spot or Earning It? – University Scholarship

Registration Fees

Early Bird Fee: $180 USD per team (closes February 4th, 2027)
Regular Fee: $225 USD per team (registration closes March 3rd, 2027)
Additional fees apply for PayPal/credit card payments.

Scholarship Opportunities

We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all schools. If your school requires financial assistance, please contact us at info@tkethics.org to inquire about available scholarships.

Don’t Miss Out!

Participate in a rigorous yet rewarding ethical debate experience.
Register now and secure your team’s place in the 2027 Pan American Ethics Olympiad! 

https://www.tkethics.org/