The Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) , in collaboration with Centro Escolar University (CEU), Manila, Philippines , and co-hosted by Rizal Technological University (RTU) , invites university students to speak, inspire, and lead on an international stage!

📅 October 20–22, 2026

📍 Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines

🎤 Speak • Inspire • Influence • Lead

Students will showcase their critical thinking, creativity, confidence, and persuasive communication while addressing important global issues:

🌈 Gender & Mental Well-being
🎓 Education & Assessment
🤖 Technology & Cognition
🌱 Sustainability & Food Security
🌍 Global Governance & Peace
💻 Digital Economy & Equity

🏆 Cash Prizes & Awards
🥇 Champion — USD 500
🥈 1st Runner-Up — USD 300
🥉 2nd Runner-Up — USD 200
🎤 Best Male Speaker — USD 100
  🎤 Best Female Speaker — USD 100
🎓 Best Coach — USD 100

💰 Participation Fee
AUAP Members: USD 280/person
Non-Members: USD 330/person

Includes lunches, coffee breaks, event sessions, certificates, and awards.

🔥 ONLY 40 TEAM SLOTS AVAILABLE!
⏰ Registration Deadline: September 30, 2026

📧 speech@auap.org
📱 Phone / WhatsApp / Viber / Telegram: +66 85 7658 7474

Give your students the opportunity to find their voice, share their ideas, and represent your university on the global stage. 🌏🎤

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