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36th ANNUAL SPEECH & DEBATE TOURNAMENT AND CONFERENCE

ATHENS, GREECE – MARCH 8-12, 2026

Dear Colleagues,

We cordially invite your students and coaches to join us in Athens, Greece next year from 8-12 March 2026 to participate in the International Forensics Association’s 36th Annual Speech & Debate Tournament and Conference. The IFA business meeting and reception will take place on March 8th, the tournament on March 9th and 10th, and two days of optional cultural excursions planned for March 11th and 12th.

The competition will be conducted in English and consist of team debates in National Parliamentary Debate Association and British Parliamentary formats; individual debates in International Public Debate Association format; five interpretation of literature events, four platform speaking events, two limited preparation speaking events, two online events, and a nuance event designed to honor our host nation.

We know that the cost of travel is often the reason programs are unable to attend, but we hope that by identifying the dates at an early juncture, keeping our fees low, and securing a reasonable hotel contract (Wyndham Athens Residence – $150€ for double occupancy, including breakfast) near public transit at one of the primary airports that service Athens will put the opportunity within reach for your students.

All competition rounds in Athens will be hosted at the tournament hotel. Should you have any questions regarding the registration process or our organization please visit our website at www.IFA.edu or contact us directly at internationalforensics@gmail.com.

We look forward to the prospect of seeing your team in Athens next Spring for the experience of a lifetime!

Kind Regards,

Dr. Michael McHan

President, International Forensics Association

Grossmont College

internationalforensics@gmail.com

http://www.IFA.edu