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

Scheduled for  October 22-24 ,  2026  at  Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines,  t his competition provides an exciting platform for university students to enhance their critical thinking, sharpen their argumentation skills, and engage in thought-provoking discussions on pressing global issues.

Aims

• To provide a platform for students to express critical perspectives on  complex global challenges .
• To encourage independent thought, originality, and persuasive public speaking at the highest academic level.
• To  nurture future leaders who can communicate ideas with clarity, courage, and vision.
  

What to Expect

• High-level intellectual exchange  on urgent and future-oriented issues.
• An opportunity to showcase eloquence, critical thinking, and creativity  in front of an international audience.
• Recognition through  awards and honors  for outstanding student speakers.
• Building  networks of excellence  among top students and institutions in Asia and the Pacific.

Why Attend?

• To gain  prestige and recognition  for your institution on a global stage.
• To empower students with the  confidence and skills  needed for leadership in international arenas.
•   To join a community of  forward-looking educators and learners  committed to innovation, peace, and sustainable development.
•   To contribute to  AUAP’s mission  of promoting mutual understanding and collaboration among universities worldwide.
• To achieve the UN's Sustainable Development

Speech Topics – Round 1

• Gender & Mental Well-being
  ➤  The critical role of comprehensive gender and sexuality education in promoting inclusivity and supporting student mental health
• Education & Assessment
  ➤  Rethinking assessment: how alternative methods can better capture creativity and student potential in the modern era
• Technology & Cognition
  ➤ The impact of Artificial Intelligence on human intellect: fostering innovation or creating dependency?
• Sustainability & Food Security
  ➤ Regenerative agriculture as a sustainable and viable alternative to conventional farming for global food security
• Global Governance & Peace
  ➤ Empowering the United Nations with enforceable authority to uphold human rights and resolve international conflicts
• Digital Economy & Equity
  ➤ The rise of the digital economy and its implications for equity between developed and developing nations

• 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

Registration Deadline:   September 30, 2026

 

Participation Packages :

Package 1 – Speech Only (No Accommodation)

• AUAP Members:  USD $280 per person
• Non-Members:  USD $330 per person
• Includes: lunches, coffee breaks during event days, access to sessions, certificates, and awards.

 

Package 2 – Full Experience with Accommodation

• AUAP Members:  USD $600 per person
• Non-Members:  USD $650 per person
• Includes:  Hotel accommodation, airport pick-up and send-off,  lunches, coffee breaks during event days, access to sessions, certificates, and awards.

 

 

Please contact the AUAP Secretariat through email: speech@auap.org

Phone/WhatsApp/Viber/Telegram: +66 85 7658 7474

Only 40 team slots are available. Awards may be adjusted based on how many teams meet the target criteria—early registration is strongly encouraged.