Austin DebateShowcase

Join Austin’s community for an evening of live debate, thoughtful questions and conversation. Hosted by John Thomas Connor. The speakers, debate topics and venue will be announced as they are confirmed.

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When

Friday, March 19, 2027

Hours

5:30 PM CDT–9:30 PM CDT

Where

Austin · venue to be announced

The city launch · Showcase No. 1

A room for ideas.
A community for debate.

Hear different perspectives, ask thoughtful questions and meet people who enjoy a substantive exchange of ideas.

The program

The Austin Debate Showcase launch, hosted by John Thomas Connor. Venue, speakers and debate topics will be announced as they are confirmed. Admission is refundable on request until seven days before the event; cancellation or a date change also qualifies. Contact john@superdebate.org.

The evening runs from 5:30 PM CDT to 9:30 PM CDT. The detailed running order will be announced.

Illustrative image. Venue and speaker details are announced separately.

Your host

John Thomas Connor

John is the founder of SuperDebate and host of this city’s launch Showcase.

Local collaborators and additional members of the event team will be announced as they are confirmed.

Meet John

Join the launch

Tickets

Your ticket includes admission to the Austin Debate Showcase. The venue, speakers and debate topics will be announced as they are confirmed.

Available now

Early Bird

$30per person

Join us at the best available price.

Full evening admission
Available until the first 50 tickets sell

Buy Early Bird

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General Admission

$45per person

The same evening, at the regular price.

Full evening admission
Opens when Early Bird sells out

Support the showcase

Patron

$75per person

The whole evening, with a little more recognition for making it possible.

Everything included in admission, plus:
Full evening admission
Support the city’s launch Showcase

Become a Patron

Request a refund by emailing john@superdebate.org at least seven days before the event starts. If we cancel the event or change its date, you can request a refund of the amount paid.