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Public Speaking Program
Debate Competition
Global AI Debates Fall 2026 — Senior Speech
Offered by TKEthics
Deliver a seven-minute solo speech on a major AI-governance question, with top speakers advancing to live online finals and competing for cash prizes.
About this opportunity
Global AI Debates Fall 2026 is an online AI-ethics and governance competition run by TKEthics. YourRoute lists the Senior Speech division specifically for ages 14–18. Students submit a seven-minute solo speech responding to the season’s proposition on whether AI systems should receive legal-person rights. The top 20% advance to live finals before an expert panel, with cash awards for the strongest high-school speeches.
Who can apply
Senior Speech is open to students ages 14–18. The event is online. No gender or nationality restriction is stated on the official event page.
What you'll need to apply
Register through the official event form, pay the applicable entry fee (or request a fee waiver if eligible), and submit a 7-minute solo speech video on the published Fall 2026 AI-governance topic by November 14. Selected finalists participate live online on December 5.
Cost & funding
Cost: Paid
USD 120 per entry; USD 100 per entry for registrations of 10 or more. Fee waivers are available for under-resourced schools.
Funding: Financial aid available
Key dates
- Speech video submission and registration deadline14 Nov 2026
- Finalists announced28 Nov 2026
- Live online finals5 Dec 2026
Who is eligible
Open to students worldwide — any nationality may apply.
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Verification status: Verified
Last checked: 6 Sept 2026 · Details can change without notice — always confirm on the organiser's official page before applying.
Originally sourced from www.tkethics.org
14 November 2026