Global AI Debate - Fall 2026
Registration open! Payment due by October 1, 2026.
Registration & Pricing
$120 per entry — fewer than 10
$100 per entry — 10 or more
Early bird: 20% off all entries with code EARLYBIRD before July 1, 2026.
Fee waivers are available for under-resourced schools. Contact us to apply.
Topics — Fall 2026
Junior Speech (Ages 7–10): We support the development of self-driving cars. — 5-min speech, solo
Middle Speech (Ages 11–13): There are jobs that AI should not be allowed to do, even if it is as good as humans.. — 7-min speech, solo
Senior Speech (Ages 14–18): AIs should be granted the rights of legal persons.. — 7-min speech, solo
Essay & Debate (Any age): AIs should be granted the rights of legal persons.. — 1,500-word essay, Pro or Con, group in 2 to 5
Schedule
Speech Competition
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Nov 14, 2026 |
Speech videos due |
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Nov 28, 2026 |
Finalists announced (top 20% of submissions in each category advance) |
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Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 6 PM ET |
Live finals before a panel |
Essay & Debate
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Nov 14, 2026 |
Initial essays due |
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Nov 28, 2026 |
Finalists announced (top 8 essays qualify) |
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Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 6 PM ET |
Quarterfinals (Zoom) |
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Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 7:30 PM ET |
Semifinals |
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Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 9 PM ET |
Finals |
Oppportunity to win the Cash Prize:
For Fall 2026, the grant funds a $3,500 prize pool distributed as follows:
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DIVISION |
1ST |
2ND |
3RD |
|---|---|---|---|
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Essay & Debate (top team) |
$1,000 |
$350 |
$200 |
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Primary School Speech (ages 7–10) |
$400 |
$150 |
$100 |
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Middle School Speech (ages 11–13) |
$400 |
$150 |
$100 |
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High School Speech (ages 14–18) |
$400 |
$150 |
$100 |
Register
- Tournament : Global AI Debate - Fall 2026
- Price : USD$120.00
Features
- Time Zone: ET
- Start Time : 12:00 AM
- Duration : 2 Hours
- Event Day: Nov 01, 2026
Registration Deadline:
- Oct 01, 2026
