Empowering young voices across the globe. Compete in world-class debate and speaking competitions.
The International Youth Speaking Festival empowers young people to find and develop their voices through world-class competitive debate and public speaking.
Our events span online and in-person formats, across the UK and internationally — making IYS the perfect launchpad for the next generation of speakers.
Whether you’re a school looking to partner, a sponsor, or just have a question — we’d love to hear from you.
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