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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.

Next confirmed edition

Chicago Super Debate 2: Philosophy in the Age of AI

Philosophy in the Age of AI

Thursday, November 19, 2026
Chicago-Kent College of Law, 565 W. Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60661

Guests talking at the reception after the first Chicago showcase

Watch, judge, join the conversation

  1. 01
    Listen to both sidesSpeakers build competing cases on the same resolution.
  2. 02
    Cast your audience voteChoose the case you found more convincing when voting opens.
  3. 03
    Talk 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 date passed

    Chicago Debate Showcase 2026

    Wednesday, October 21, 2026
    The Ferris, 1 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL

    View event
  • No. 2 · Upcoming

    Chicago Super Debate 2: Philosophy in the Age of AI

    Thursday, November 19, 2026
    Chicago-Kent College of Law, 565 W. Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60661

    View event
  • No. 3 · Upcoming

    Chicago Debate Showcase No. 3

    Thursday, January 28, 2027
    Chicago-Kent College of Law, 565 W. Adams Street, Chicago, IL 60661

    View event
  • No. 4 · Upcoming

    Chicago Debate Showcase No. 4

    Thursday, February 25, 2027
    The Ferris, 1 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL

    View event
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