Chicago Debate Club · Free workshop
A working session on persuasion — how to frame a claim, survive the strongest counterargument, and turn an argument into an agreement. Free to attend.
The workshop
Winning a debate is rarely about having the loudest voice. It is about framing the question, choosing the evidence that actually lands, and staying persuasive when you are under pressure.
This two-hour session works through those skills, then puts them into practice — so you leave with something you can use in your next meeting, pitch, or argument at the dinner table.
What you will learn
Practical techniques, worked through live and then rehearsed in pairs.
Define the debate so your strongest ground is the ground everyone is standing on.
Use the one number or example that moves the room, not the ten that bury it.
Answer the strongest version of the other side instead of the version you wish they had made.
Keep your footing when you are interrupted, cornered, or losing the room.
Turn a disagreement into an agreement people will actually keep.
Who it is for
Founders, operators, students, and anyone who has to persuade for a living. No debate background required.
The running order
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 PM · Chicago
Check in and get settled
Setting the question and choosing what proves it
Answering the best version of the other side
Live debates in pairs, with feedback
Bring your own hard conversation
Home base
The Ferris is SuperDebate’s Chicago home: a members club for founders at 1 W. Monroe, built for focused work, wellness, and connection. It is a short walk from the Monroe CTA stops.
Beyond the showcase
Chicago Debate Club hosts regular debates and conversation.
Find the next gathering and see how to join.
Good to know
No. The session starts from first principles and is built for people who want to be more persuasive at work and in life.
Yes — the workshop is free to attend thanks to the Chicago Debate Club.
No. Come with a disagreement you are currently having, at work or in life, and you will have something to practice with.
The Ferris, 1 W. Monroe Street, Chicago. A short walk from the Monroe CTA stops.
An RSVP saves your spot and helps us plan. Seats are limited, so it helps to sign up early.
Free to attend
The Ferris · 5:30 – 7:30 PM. RSVP saves your spot and helps us plan.
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