EVENTS

April 24 - April 25, 2026

Featured

CHI

May 14 - May 15, 2026

Chicago Debate Showcase 2026

An evening of intellectual entertainment for Chicago's innovators. Free admission to watch exhibition debates, participate in a debate workshop, and network with the city's brightest minds.

ETH vs SOL Debate

The Ultimate Crypto Showdown — Ethereum vs Solana builders face off in passionate debate about speed, decentralization, ecosystem, and developer experience.

406 N Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60642

November 20 - November 22, 2025

GRE

tournament

Bali Sustainable Development Forum

A quarterly forum bringing together policy makers, business leaders, and community members to debate sustainable development in Bali. Topics include tourism management, environmental protection, economic growth, and cultural preservation. Features keynote speakers and panel discussions.

Green School - Ubud, Bali

October 20, 2025, 6:18 AM - 6:18 AM

SFO

debate

Technology & Ethics Debate Series

A monthly debate series exploring the intersection of technology, society, and ethics. Each month features a different topic related to AI, privacy, digital rights, and technological innovation. Perfect for tech professionals, students, and anyone interested in the future of technology.

Tech Hub - San Francisco, CA

October 13, 2025, 6:18 AM - 6:18 AM

BOS

workshop

Weekly Debate Night - Philosophy Edition

Casual weekly debates on philosophical topics. All skill levels welcome! Each session starts with a brief introduction to the topic, followed by structured debate, and ends with open discussion. Great for beginners looking to practice or experienced debaters wanting to sharpen their skills.

Philosophy Center, Boston, MA

Community Events

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Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 1:00 AM

Structured Debate

Braver Angels National Debate: Should the U.S. Abolish ICE?

National online debate on whether to abolish ICE. Open to all political perspectives with structured speaking format. Free with registration.

Open to Debate: Will AI Make Work Obsolete?

Andrew Yang & Simon Johnson debate Chris Hughes & Rumman Chowdhury on whether AI will make work obsolete. Moderated by John Donvan. Free.

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 at 11:45 PM

Georgetown Law: From the Ground Up — Self-Determination & Local Autonomy in the Fight Against Poverty

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM

CBS Things That Matter: Pinker vs. Douthat — Does Belief in God Make Life Better?

Steven Pinker vs. Ross Douthat debate whether belief in God makes life better — a premier intellectual matchup on CBS.

Fri, Feb 27, 2026 at 1:00 AM

Citizens and Soldiers: Can the Military Remain Apolitical? (Chicago Council)

AEI's Kori Schake and Chicago Council's Leslie Vinjamuri debate whether the military can remain apolitical.

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 11:30 PM

Harvard Kennedy School: Polling in the Age of Trump

Shorenstein Center panel on whether political polling can be trusted in the Trump era — methodological debate among top pollsters.

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Cambridge, MA

Moderated Discussion Panel

Brookings Institution: Racial Cooperation in America

Brookings panel on racial cooperation with scholars debating policy approaches to inequality and community building.

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Washington, DC

Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Diplomatic Roundtable

Asia Society NYC: US-China Relations Roundtable with Amb. Burns and Amb. Lord

Three former US China ambassadors assess US-China relations at Asia Society, moderated by Foreign Affairs editor.

New York, NY

Conference / Panel Discussions

Cato Institute: Return of the Gatekeepers — Section 230 and the Future of Online Speech

Full-day conference on Section 230 covering its history, current debates, legal challenges, and future of online content moderation.

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Commonwealth Club: First Amendable — What We Protect and What We Risk in Speech

Wed, Mar 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM

Jonathan Turley: Rage and the Republic (Commonwealth Club)

Constitutional scholar Jonathan Turley discusses growing political rage and its impact on democratic institutions. Q&A with audience.

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 1:30 AM

San Francisco, CA

Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Moderated Conversation

Maggie Haberman & Alex Burns in Conversation with Jeff Greenfield: American Politics 2026 (92NY)

NYT journalists Maggie Haberman and Alex Burns discuss American politics and the 2026 midterms. Moderated by Jeff Greenfield at 92NY.

New York, NY