The program
Two live debates on AI
Each debate is followed by audience questions, and the night closes with a fireside breakdown of the arguments with the debaters. Topics and debaters will be announced as they are confirmed.
Illustrative event scene
Monday, November 16
New York DebateShowcase
Two live debates on artificial intelligence, audience questions and a fireside breakdown with the debaters. Hosted by John Connor, Celia Davis and Ben Christensen of AI 2030, in Manhattan.
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The speakers & the program
The main stage
Two live debates on artificial intelligence, argued in front of the people who will judge them. Bring your questions: the room joins in after each debate.
Tickets
One night of live debate with New Yorkers who love a good argument
Your ticket includes both debates, audience questions, the fireside breakdown and the reception. Venue details are emailed to every ticket holder. Bringing a group? Email john@superdebate.org for a corporate group code.
The running order
The evening’s program
Monday, November 16, 2026
5:30 PM EST – 9:30 PM EST
5:30
Doors and reception
Find your seat and meet the room.
6:00
Two live debates on AI
Each followed by audience questions.
Fireside breakdown
The debaters and hosts talk through what landed and why.
9:30
Evening ends
See you at the next showcase.
Manhattan
Venue to be announced
The New York Debate Showcase takes place in Manhattan. We will publish the venue, address and arrival details here as soon as they are confirmed, and email every ticket holder.
Manhattan, New York · venue to be announced
Who’s behind the night
Your hosts
Three hosts bring the New York Debate Showcase together.
John Connor
Founder · SuperDebate
John founded SuperDebate to make rigorous, welcoming debate part of everyday life. He hosts each Showcase evening.
Celia Davis
Founder · ConnNext
Celia founded ConnNext, a community and platform that helps people build the professional networks their careers need, and Make ConneXions, which builds spaces for authentic human connection online and in person.
With thanks
Partners
Co-host partner
AI 2030
A global movement mobilizing leaders and institutions to harness AI in advancing human potential, building open and responsible infrastructure, and solving the challenges that define our era.
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Questions
Monday, November 16, 2026