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Monday, November 16

New York DebateShowcase

Two live debates on artificial intelligence in Manhattan, with audience questions and a fireside breakdown. Hosted by John Connor, Celia Davis and Ben Christensen.

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Date
Monday, November 16
Doors
5:30 PM EST
Location
New York, NY
Tickets
$20

The program

The main stage

Topics and debaters will be announced as they are confirmed.

  1. 01

    Debate one

    A live debate on artificial intelligence, argued in front of the room.

  2. 02

    Debate two

    A second question on AI, a second pair of debaters.

  3. 03

    Audience questions

    After each debate the floor opens to the room.

  4. 04

    Fireside breakdown

    The hosts and debaters talk through what landed and why.

Who’s behind the night

Your hosts

John Connor

John Connor

Founder · SuperDebate

John founded SuperDebate to make rigorous, welcoming debate part of everyday life. He hosts each Showcase evening.

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Celia Davis

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.

celiadavis.comLinkedIn
Ben Christensen

Ben Christensen

Head of Partnerships · AI 2030

Ben leads partnerships at AI 2030, a global movement working to make responsible AI mainstream by 2030, where he is also Co-Chair for Climate.

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Tickets

One night of live debate with New Yorkers who love a good argument

Early Bird
$20

Full evening admission

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General Admission
$30

Full evening admission

Individual General Admission tickets open when Early Bird sells out.

Patron
$50

Full evening admission and support for the city launch

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Your ticket includes both debates, audience questions, the fireside breakdown and the reception. Venue details are emailed to every ticket holder. For bookings of more than 30 tickets, email john@superdebate.org.

The running order

The evening’s program

Monday, November 16, 2026
5:30 PM EST – 9:30 PM EST
Manhattan, New York · venue to be announced

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.

With thanks

Partners

AI 2030, Responsible Artificial Intelligence

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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Sponsorship

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Questions

Monday, November 16, 2026

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