1st AUAP International Student English Speech Championship 2026 & Awards 

We are delighted to invite your esteemed institution to participate in the 1st AUAP International Student English Speech Championship 2026 and Awards, organized by the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific in collaboration with Centro Escolar University, and co-hosted by Rizal Technological University.

 August 4–5, 2026
 Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines

This prestigious competition offers an exciting platform for university students to enhance critical thinking, sharpen argumentation skills, and engage in thought-provoking discussions on pressing global issues.

 Aims
• Provide a platform for students to express critical perspectives on complex global challenges
• Encourage independent thought, originality, and persuasive public speaking at the highest academic level
• Nurture future leaders who communicate with clarity, courage, and vision

 What to Expect
• High-level intellectual exchange on urgent and future-oriented issues
• Opportunity to showcase eloquence, critical thinking, and creativity before an international audience
• Awards and honors for outstanding speakers
• Networking among top students and institutions across Asia and the Pacific

 Why Attend?
• Gain global prestige and recognition for your institution
• Empower students with confidence and leadership skills
• Join a forward-looking community committed to innovation, peace, and sustainable development
• Contribute to AUAP’s mission of international collaboration among universities
• Support the UN Sustainable Development Goals

 Speech Topics — Round 1
• Gender & Mental Well-being
• Education & Assessment
• Technology & Cognition
• Sustainability & Food Security
• Global Governance & Peace
• Digital Economy & Equity

 Awards & Prizes
 Team of Champions — USD $500
 1st Runner-Up Team — USD $300
 2nd Runner-Up Team — USD $200
 Best Male Speaker — USD $100
 Best Female Speaker — USD $100
 Best Coach — USD $100

 All participants receive certificates and trophies

 Registration Deadline: July 15, 2026
 Limited to 40 teams only — Early registration encouraged!

 Participation Packages

Package 1 — Speech Only (No Accommodation)
AUAP Members: USD $300 | Non-Members: USD $350
Includes lunches, session access, certificates, awards

Package 2 — Full Experience with Accommodation
AUAP Members: USD $600 | Non-Members: USD $650
Includes hotel, airport transfers, lunches, cultural excursion, certificates, trophies, cash awards

 Register Now: 
 Contact: speech@auap.org

On behalf of the Secretariat, we warmly welcome your participation in this landmark international event.

 Shape voices. Inspire leadership. Transform the future.