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Chicago series / No. 3
Wednesday, December 16
Three live debates, audience questions, live voting, and conversation over pizza and beer at The Ferris. Questions and speakers will be announced as they are confirmed.
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A different kind of night out
Each edition brings new questions and new voices to the stage.
Bring a friend, meet someone who sees things differently, and stay for the conversations that continue after the microphones switch off.
The evening brings together people with different experiences and perspectives, with time between the debates and at the reception to get to know one another.
See how the evening unfolds
Featured debates
Three full-length debates with invited speakers. Hear each side make its case, then cast your verdict.
The theme, questions and debaters for this edition will be announced as they are confirmed.
The featured questions
The running order will be published when the program is confirmed.
One night of live debate with Chicagoans who love a good argument
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Support the showcase
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The whole evening, with a little more recognition for making it possible.
Your ticket includes the curated debates, audience judging, pizza and beer, and the networking reception. Bringing a group? Email john@superdebate.org for a corporate group code.
The running order
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
All times PM · Chicago
Check-in and conversation
Questions and speakers to be announced
Take part from the room
Meet the debaters and other guests
All times PM · Chicago
The people in the room
All four Chicago Debate Showcase nights will have the SuperDebate team in the room. John will host, Matthew will MC, and Iain will moderate the featured debates.
Founder · Host
John founded SuperDebate to make rigorous, welcoming debate part of everyday life. He will host each Showcase evening.
Featured-debate moderator
Iain is a national champion debater and competition designer. He will moderate the featured debates and keep the room focused on the real clash.
MC · Live events
Matthew leads partnerships and live experiences. He will MC the evening, connect the program, and keep the energy moving between debates.
The community takes the floor
Chicago has plenty to talk about. Between the featured debates, we’ll make room for shorter conversations about our city and the way we live. Vote for a question you’d love to hear explored, or suggest your own.
Support as many topics as you like. The organizers will shape the final selection from your votes and suggestions.
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Every curated debate, audience judging, pizza and beer, and the closing reception.
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Bring your questions and take part in live audience voting. No debate experience is needed.
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Home base
The Ferris is SuperDebate’s Chicago home: Ferris & Co. is a members club for founders at 1 W. Monroe, built for focused work, wellness, and connection. Members pair the space with Ferris AI for routine work and a community of founders, operators, researchers, and AI builders.
Beyond the showcase
Chicago Debate Club hosts regular debates and conversation.
Find the next gathering and see how to join.
The Chicago series
The Chicago Debate Showcase returns to The Ferris on these dates. Each edition's question is announced as its program comes together.
No. 1
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The Ferris
No. 2
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
The Ferris
No. 4
Wednesday, January 20, 2027
The Ferris
Partners
Put your organization in a room with Chicago founders, technologists, and independent thinkers. We shape a visible role in the evening, the room, and the story people share afterward.
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Keep going
Structured debates on the ideas that matter most. Watch the arguments, then score who makes the stronger case.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Join us in Chicago for the Chicago Debate Showcase.
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