Dear Distinguished Colleagues

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 (AUAP) in collaboration with Centro Escolar University, co-hosted by Rizal Technological University and Master's Institute Development Academy and Seminary (MIDAS).

🗓 June 6–7, 2026

📍 Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines

This exciting international competition provides a dynamic 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, creativity, and critical thinking before an international audience

• Recognition through awards and honors for outstanding speakers

• Networking among top students and institutions across Asia-Pacific

🏆 Why Attend?

• Gain global prestige and recognition for your institution

• Empower students with confidence and leadership skills

• Join a community committed to innovation, peace, and sustainable development

• Contribute to AUAP’s mission of global collaboration among universities

🎤 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 — USD 300

• 2nd Runner-Up — USD 200

• Best Male Speaker — USD 100

• Best Female Speaker — USD 100

• Best Coach — USD 100

🎖 All participants receive certificates and trophies

🗓 Registration Deadline: May 15, 2026

⚠️ Limited to 40 teams — early registration encouraged

 

💼 Participation Packages

Package 1 — Speech Only (No Accommodation)

• AUAP Members: USD 300

• Non-Members: USD 350

Includes lunches, session access, certificates, and awards

Package 2 — Full Experience with Accommodation

• AUAP Members: USD 600

• Non-Members: USD 650

Includes hotel accommodation, airport transfers, lunches, cultural excursion, certificates, trophies, and cash awards

📩 Contact: speech@auap.org

✨ We look forward to welcoming you to Manila! ✨

Warm regards,

AUAP Secretariat