Chicago Debate Showcase.
Live debates, audience voting and conversation in Chicago. Explore each edition’s programme, speakers and venue before choosing how to take part.
Scheduled now
Chicago Debate Showcase 2026
The AI Question
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The Ferris, 1 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL
Watch, judge, join the conversation
- 01Listen to both sidesSpeakers build competing cases on the same resolution.
- 02Cast your audience voteChoose the case you found more convincing when voting opens.
- 03Talk with other guestsContinue the discussion between debates and at the reception.
Explore the editions
Each event page has its own programme, speakers and admission details. Previous editions remain available here.
No. 1 · Scheduled now
Chicago Debate Showcase 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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The Ferris, 1 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL
No. 2 · Upcoming
Chicago Debate Showcase No. 2
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
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The Ferris, 1 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL
No. 3 · Upcoming
Chicago Debate Showcase No. 3
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
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The Ferris, 1 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL
No. 4 · Upcoming
Chicago Debate Showcase No. 4
Wednesday, January 20, 2027
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The Ferris, 1 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL
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