Debate Club

And that's a wrap! Another successful discussion hosted by the Debate Club done and dusted as we finish this year's debates with our first ticketed event. Some great arguments put forward from both sides with the victory ultimately being awarded to the opposing team. Shout out again to members of both teams for putting themselves forward to debate and a massive thank you to our judges and Talent for hosting us once again. Opposing Team: Poppy Hill 💼🧚♂️ Vinisha Rathod Affirmative Team: Nikhil Elayat Sofia Geraghty Wen Xing Ho Judging Panel: Harpreet Kibbe Claire O' Mahony Claire Wright Natalie Stanbury

Are you ready for tomorrow's event debaters, judges and guests? 😁 🤔

Debate Club's next event is on the 21st of November at 6 pm 🗓️ Debate topic 👉 Modern Technology Makes People Stupid? 📱 🤔 🤔💭What are your thoughts? Debate Club is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers and we aim to create a space open to all to practice the art of communication and debate, as well as create a community to connect. 💭 Whether you are a beginner in the world of public speaking or you've been doing it for several years, it is a platform to have fun, explore ideas and intellectual sparring! It is also a place to meet and connect with people across different industries you may not necessarily get the opportunity at work. 🤝 Here are some of the photos from past events thanks to Eddy Midgley. From Blackbird Sunrise, Cairns Crocodiles, Blis and Flashtalking by Mediaocean this year, it has been a blast and a great crowd and debates every time. This month we are going rogue (in the best way possible). New topics, new faces, same awesome debates with a small ticket fee. The cost of your ticket keeps the good times (and the snacks) rolling on the night. 🍕 🎟️ It is hosted by the lovely Talent and supported by IAB Australia. Have you booked your ticket? Check the comments for the event link to secure your spot and we look forward to seeing you there 👀 Interested in sponsoring, debating or judging at a future event? Feel free to reach out to myself or Orsolya, Lela, Andrew, Andy, Sorcha, Alicia Placer or Sophie to find out more 🎉 😊

Debate Club is hosting Debate Club presents: Modern Technology Makes People More Stupid. Make sure to attend it on November 21.

We are thrilled to announce that Debate Club is venturing into new territory. While we love exploring the topics our sponsors bring to us, while we’ve also been having our own ideas and receiving suggestions from our dedicated community of DC fans. With the ups and downs of the economy and changing budgets throughout the fiscal year, sponsorships tend to come to us sporadically. As a result, we’ve decided to experiment with ticketed events. For those unfamiliar, Debate Club is a not-for-profit organisation, and your ticket purchase will go directly towards covering the food and beverage costs for the evening. We know many attendees come straight from work, and we want to ensure everyone can enjoy the night with some food in the belly. If this experiment proves successful, we plan to complement our sponsored events with more frequent ticketed ones, broaden the range of topics, and continue growing our diverse community of thought leadership enthusiasts. Thank you to our regular supporters! We hope to see you there and look forward to meeting some new faces at the event!

We are excited to share that Debate Club has sponsorship opportunities open for companies who are passionate about fostering collaboration and not afraid of getting behind a heated debate. Raise your profile and tap into a unique community of people who have opinions and not afraid to say it out loud. As a Debate Club sponsor you get to chose the topic, promote your company at the event, place a representative on the judging board and work with the Debate Club team to put two fiery teams together. Get in touch by filling out our Expression of Interest form and we will get back to you with more details.  https://lnkd.in/e3CFBUr6 PS. If you would like to be considered as a judge, debater or just stay up to date with our events you can also express your interest in the form

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The debate was fierce, and the arguments were compelling! 🔥 Thank you to everyone who joined us at Cannes In Cairns and our incredible hosts and debaters for making this event unforgettable!! Jane Caro AM Josh Faulks Alicia Placer Nate Vella Celine Dinant Darragh Butler Lela Richmond-Johnson Angela Smith The Young Guns highlighted how they’re tech savvy, bring fresh ideas, and understand new-generation customer habits. While the Old Guard showcased industry experience, strategic thinking, and client relationships built through the years. The winning team? The pro-Young Guns! 🏆 But here’s the main takeaway: Age is just a number – true innovation happens when diverse perspectives unite 💪 Comment down your thoughts and be part of the debate that's set to ignite innovation! #IABAustralia #YoungGunsVsOldGuard #AdvertisingIndustry #CannesInCairns #debate #innovation

🚀 3 days to go: Young Guns Vs. Old Guards: Who Adds More Value To Our Industry? The anticipation is building, and we’re on the edge of our seats! 📈 Are you ready for a clash of perspectives that could reshape our industry? Join us for the anticipated event on June 4th at Cannes In Cairns and engage in the conversation that sparks innovation! Don't miss out! Secure your spot now and be a part of this groundbreaking debate 🔥 Book your tickets here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gPbHT9B8 #CannesInCairns #DebateClub #IABAustralia #YoungGunsVsOldGuard #AdvertisingIndustry #debate #innovation

I'm super excited to be co-hosting our inaugural Cannes In Cairns Debate Club with the amazing Alicia Placer, discussing a topic that relates to literally everyone; age. Be prepared for a spicy debate, with seasoned talent being pitted against industry new faces and some twists along the way. Join us for what will be not-to-be-missed session!