ERT
Economic Round Table
International Economics & Trade Policy
Trade agreements, sovereign debt, climate-linked finance, and global market reform.
Councils & Rounds
Four Councils, One Arena
Each council frames a different domain of public reasoning, from economics and humanitarian affairs to technology, politics, and culture.
Councils
The forums of JS 2026.
SHC
Social & Humanitarian Council
Human Rights & Humanitarian Affairs
Refugee corridors, gender inequity, child protection, and humanitarian law.
TIF
Tech & Innovation Forum
Technology, AI & Digital Governance
AI safety, cybersecurity treaties, digital rights, and emerging tech governance.
PCC
Political & Cultural Council
Geopolitics & Cultural Diplomacy
Territorial disputes, heritage restitution, soft power, and diplomatic strategy.
Competition
Round Structure
Round 01 - All Teams
Oxford Style Debate
- 2 speakers and 1 interjector per team
- 4 minutes per speaker
- Top 5 teams per council qualify
Round 02 - Top 5 Per Council
Turncoat Debate & Consensus Paper
- Two speakers switch stance mid-speech
- Third member drafts the consensus paper
- Top 2 teams per pool qualify
Round 03 - Quarter Finals
4v4 Forums
- Eight teams split across two parallel forums
- Government and Opposition benches by draw
- Winning team from each forum advances
Rounds 04-05
Semi Finals & Grand Finale
- Parliamentary 3v3 format
- Principal, second, and third speakers
- Grand finale in the main auditorium
Important Notes
Rules that matter.
- Use of AI is strictly prohibited during debate and preparation time.
- Participants may not use personal phones during preparation or debate.
- Teacher escorts may not meet participants during preparation time.
- Teacher escorts will remain in the auditorium and may witness the debate.