European Youth
Debating Competition
“Living, learning, working and moving in Smart Cities of the future: with or without plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, the economy and transportation – how will we live tomorrow in the cities of the future?
Will mobility in Smart Cities of the future be completely interconnected? Will drones be delivering our goods? Will current workplaces and educational environments still exist? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our privacy and improve our quality of life at the same time?
Petrochemistry and plastics: are they part of the problem or key to overcoming these challenges?
EPCA and PlasticsEurope have initiated the European Youth Debating Competition for secondary school pupils and first year university students aged between 16 – 19 years. The aim is to promote the importance of science, technology, sustainability and diversity.
All over Europe, young leaders will debate in nine European countries about how they imagine their future. The three best speakers from each participating country will qualify for the European Finals in Vienna, Austria, on 07th – 10th October 2018.
How do you imagine your future?
Decide – and take part in the
European Youth Debating Competition.
Debate
Five Fixed Speakers each represent the Pro- and the Con-Faction.
The Free Speakers represent the public. After two opening statements presented by experts (one pro and one con), five Fixed Speakers from each faction will alternately address the public. The Free Speakers evaluate the arguments and pose questions.
A jury determines three winners and three runners-up from the Fixed Speakers and the Free Speakers. The criteria are contents, use of language, persuasiveness and the ability to interact with others. The winners are invited to the European Finals which will take place in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018. The final debate will be held in English.
Partners
Based in Brussels, EPCA is the primary European Business Network for the global petrochemical business community consisting of chemical producers, their suppliers, customers and service providers. It operates for and through more than 700-member companies from 54 different countries that represent an aggregate turnover of over €4.7 trillion and employing over 6.2 million people. EPCA organises conferences and events in Europe offering members all over the world the opportunity to meet industry leaders and selected external stakeholders and stay abreast of international market developments as well as technological and societal trends. EPCA also supports members on specific topics that underpin the sustainable development of the global petrochemical industry by developing knowledge via research projects with external partners (e.g. academic institutions and consultancies).
is one of the leading European trade associations with centres in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. PlasticsEurope is networking with European and national plastics associations and has more than 100 member companies, producing over 90% of all polymers across the EU28 member states plus Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.
young leaders GmbH is a Germany based, internationally operating agency which develops and organizes conference formats for secondary school pupils and first year university students who have demonstrated leadership skills in different fields.
Countries
For further information about YOUR national competition, please click the corresponding country code below:
Event done!
The three winners are:
1. Mr Jason Yeager
2. Mr Ian Osole
3. Ms Harriet Agyiri
Belgium and The Netherlands
Brussels
“Living, learning, working and moving in Smart Cities of the future: with or without plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, the economy and transportation – how will we live tomorrow in the cities of the future?
Will mobility in Smart Cities of the future be completely interconnected? Will drones be delivering our goods? Will current workplaces and educational environments still exist? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our privacy and improve our quality of life at the same time?
Petrochemistry and plastics: are they part of the problem or key to overcoming these challenges?
Decide – and apply to participate in the joint Finals Belgium and The Netherlands of the European Youth Debating Competition on
Monday, 25th June 2018
at
Warwick Brussels
5 Rue Duquesnoy
1000 Brussels
Belgium
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
Five Fixed Speakers each represent the Pro- and the Con-Faction.
The Free Speakers represent the public.
After two opening statements presented by experts (one pro and one con), five Fixed Speakers from each faction will alternately address the public. The Free Speakers evaluate the arguments and pose questions.
A jury determines three winners and three runners-up from the Fixed Speakers and the Free Speakers. The criteria are contents, use of language, persuasiveness and the ability to interact with others.
The winners are invited to the European Finals which will take place in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
The final debate will be held in English.
Based in Brussels, EPCA is the primary European Business Network for the global petrochemical business community consisting of chemical producers, their suppliers, customers and service providers. It operates for and through more than 700-member companies from 54 different countries that represent an aggregate turnover of over €4.7 trillion and employing over 6.2 million people. EPCA organises conferences and events in Europe offering members all over the world the opportunity to meet industry leaders and selected external stakeholders and stay abreast of international market developments as well as technological and societal trends. EPCA also supports members on specific topics that underpin the sustainable development of the global petrochemical industry by developing knowledge via research projects with external partners (e.g. academic institutions and consultancies).
PlasticsEurope is one of the leading European trade associations with centres in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. PlasticsEurope is networking with European and national plastics associations and has more than 100 member companies, producing over 90% of all polymers across the EU28 member states plus Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.
young leaders GmbH is a Germany based, internationally operating agency which develops and organizes conference formats for secondary school pupils and first year university students who have demonstrated leadership skills in different fields.
When will the Belgian and The Netherlands competition take place?
The competition will be held on Monday, 25th June 2018. Prior to the competition participants will receive a professional three hour training to help improve their debating skills.
Where will the Belgian and The Netherlands competition take place?
The venue for the joint Finals Belgium and The Netherlands is
Warwick Brussels
5 Rue Duquesnoy
1000 Brussels
Belgium.
Who can apply?
Invited to apply are secondary school pupils and university students aged between 16-19 years.
How do I apply?
Please fill in the contact form.
What does it cost?
Participation in the European Youth Debating Competition is free of charge.
Who is the organizer of the European Youth Debating Competition?
The European Youth Debating Competition is a joint project between the European Petrochemical Association EPCA and the Association of Plastics Manufacturers PlasticsEurope.
The project is organized by the young leaders GmbH.
Applications for the Belgium and The Netherlands Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition are now closed.
Event done!
The three winners are:
1. Mr Nikolay Boshnakov
2. Mr Ioan Petrov
3. Ms Yana Zaharieva
Bulgaria
Sofia
“Living, learning, working and moving in Smart Cities of the future: with or without plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, the economy and transportation – how will we live tomorrow in the cities of the future?
Will mobility in Smart Cities of the future be completely interconnected? Will drones be delivering our goods? Will current workplaces and educational environments still exist? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our privacy and improve our quality of life at the same time?
Petrochemistry and plastics: are they part of the problem or key to overcoming these challenges?
Decide – and apply to participate in the Bulgarian Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition on
Friday, 18th May 2018
at
Sofia Municipality
33 Moskovska Str.
Sofia 1000
Bulgaria.
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
Five Fixed Speakers each represent the Pro- and the Con-Faction.
The Free Speakers represent the public.
After two opening statements presented by experts (one pro and one con), five Fixed Speakers from each faction will alternately address the public. The Free Speakers evaluate the arguments and pose questions.
A jury determines three winners and three runners-up from the Fixed Speakers and the Free Speakers. The criteria are contents, use of language, persuasiveness and the ability to interact with others.
The winners are invited to the European Finals which will take place in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
The final debate will be held in English.
Based in Brussels, EPCA is the primary European Business Network for the global petrochemical business community consisting of chemical producers, their suppliers, customers and service providers. It operates for and through more than 700-member companies from 54 different countries that represent an aggregate turnover of over €4.7 trillion and employing over 6.2 million people. EPCA organises conferences and events in Europe offering members all over the world the opportunity to meet industry leaders and selected external stakeholders and stay abreast of international market developments as well as technological and societal trends. EPCA also supports members on specific topics that underpin the sustainable development of the global petrochemical industry by developing knowledge via research projects with external partners (e.g. academic institutions and consultancies).
PlasticsEurope is one of the leading European trade associations with centres in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. PlasticsEurope is networking with European and national plastics associations and has more than 100 member companies, producing over 90% of all polymers across the EU28 member states plus Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.
young leaders GmbH is a Germany based, internationally operating agency which develops and organizes conference formats for secondary school pupils and first year university students who have demonstrated leadership skills in different fields.
When will the Bulgarian competition take place?
The competition will be held on Friday, 18th May 2018. Prior to the competition participants will receive a professional three hour training to help improve their debating skills.
Where will the Bulgarian competition take place?
The venue for Bulgarian competion is
Sofia Municipality
33 Moskovska Str.
Sofia 1000
Bulgaria.
Who can apply?
Invited to apply are secondary school pupils and university students aged between 16-19 years.
How do I apply?
Please fill in the contact form.
What does it cost?
Participation in the European Youth Debating Competition is free of charge.
Who is the organizer of the European Youth Debating Competition?
The European Youth Debating Competition is a joint project between the European Petrochemical Association EPCA and the Association of Plastics Manufacturers PlasticsEurope.
The project is organized by the young leaders GmbH.
Applications for the Bulgarian Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition are now closed.
Event done!
The three winners are:
1. Mr Leon Zrnić
2. Mr Atanas Petkov
3. Ms Ema Milković
Croatia
Zagreb
“Living, learning, working and moving in Smart Cities of the future: with or without plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, the economy and transportation – how will we live tomorrow in the cities of the future?
Will mobility in Smart Cities of the future be completely interconnected? Will drones be delivering our goods? Will current workplaces and educational environments still exist? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our privacy and improve our quality of life at the same time?
Petrochemistry and plastics: are they part of the problem or key to overcoming these challenges?
Decide – and apply to participate in the Croatian Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition on
Friday, 11th May 2018
at
Croatian Chamber of Economy
Council hall
Rooseveltov trg 2/l.
10000 Zagreb
Croatia
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
Five Fixed Speakers each represent the Pro- and the Con-Faction.
The Free Speakers represent the public.
After two opening statements presented by experts (one pro and one con), five Fixed Speakers from each faction will alternately address the public. The Free Speakers evaluate the arguments and pose questions.
A jury determines three winners and three runners-up from the Fixed Speakers and the Free Speakers. The criteria are contents, use of language, persuasiveness and the ability to interact with others.
The winners are invited to the European Finals which will take place in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
The final debate will be held in English.
Based in Brussels, EPCA is the primary European Business Network for the global petrochemical business community consisting of chemical producers, their suppliers, customers and service providers. It operates for and through more than 700-member companies from 54 different countries that represent an aggregate turnover of over €4.7 trillion and employing over 6.2 million people. EPCA organises conferences and events in Europe offering members all over the world the opportunity to meet industry leaders and selected external stakeholders and stay abreast of international market developments as well as technological and societal trends. EPCA also supports members on specific topics that underpin the sustainable development of the global petrochemical industry by developing knowledge via research projects with external partners (e.g. academic institutions and consultancies).
PlasticsEurope is one of the leading European trade associations with centres in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. PlasticsEurope is networking with European and national plastics associations and has more than 100 member companies, producing over 90% of all polymers across the EU28 member states plus Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.
young leaders GmbH is a Germany based, internationally operating agency which develops and organizes conference formats for secondary school pupils and first year university students who have demonstrated leadership skills in different fields.
When will the Croatian competition take place?
The competition will be held on Friday, 11th May 2018. Prior to the competition participants will receive a professional three hour training to help improve their debating skills.
Where will the Croatian competition take place?
The venue for the Croatian competition is
Croatian Chamber of Economy
Council hall
Rooseveltov trg 2/l.
10000 Zagreb
Croatia
Who can apply?
Invited to apply are secondary school pupils and university students aged between 16-19 years.
How do I apply?
Please fill in the contact form.
What does it cost?
Participation in the European Youth Debating Competition is free of charge.
Who is the organizer of the European Youth Debating Competition?
The European Youth Debating Competition is a joint project between the European Petrochemical Association EPCA and the Association of Plastics Manufacturers PlasticsEurope.
The project is organized by the young leaders GmbH.
Applications for the Croatian Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition are now closed.
Event done!
The three winners are:
1. Mr Aleksander Kondak
2. Ms Jiawei Zhang
3. Mr Adam Roden
France
Paris
“Living, learning, working and moving in Smart Cities of the future: with or without plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, the economy and transportation – how will we live tomorrow in the cities of the future?
Will mobility in Smart Cities of the future be completely interconnected? Will drones be delivering our goods? Will current workplaces and educational environments still exist? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our privacy and improve our quality of life at the same time?
Petrochemistry and plastics: are they part of the problem or key to overcoming these challenges?
Decide – and apply to participate in the French Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition on
Friday, 21st September 2018
at
International School of Paris
45 Rue Cortambert
75016 Paris
France
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
Five Fixed Speakers each represent the Pro- and the Con-Faction.
The Free Speakers represent the public.
After two opening statements presented by experts (one pro and one con), five Fixed Speakers from each faction will alternately address the public. The Free Speakers evaluate the arguments and pose questions.
A jury determines three winners and three runners-up from the Fixed Speakers and the Free Speakers. The criteria are contents, use of language, persuasiveness and the ability to interact with others.
The winners are invited to the European Finals which will take place in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
The final debate will be held in English.
Based in Brussels, EPCA is the primary European Business Network for the global petrochemical business community consisting of chemical producers, their suppliers, customers and service providers. It operates for and through more than 700-member companies from 54 different countries that represent an aggregate turnover of over €4.7 trillion and employing over 6.2 million people. EPCA organises conferences and events in Europe offering members all over the world the opportunity to meet industry leaders and selected external stakeholders and stay abreast of international market developments as well as technological and societal trends. EPCA also supports members on specific topics that underpin the sustainable development of the global petrochemical industry by developing knowledge via research projects with external partners (e.g. academic institutions and consultancies).
PlasticsEurope is one of the leading European trade associations with centres in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. PlasticsEurope is networking with European and national plastics associations and has more than 100 member companies, producing over 90% of all polymers across the EU28 member states plus Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.
young leaders GmbH is a Germany based, internationally operating agency which develops and organizes conference formats for secondary school pupils and first year university students who have demonstrated leadership skills in different fields.
When will the French competition take place?
The competition will be held on Friday, 21st September 2018. Prior to the competition participants will receive a professional three hour training to help improve their debating skills.
Where will the French competition take place?
The venue for the French competition is
International School of Paris
45 Rue Cortambert
75016 Paris
France
Who can apply?
Invited to apply are secondary school pupils and university students aged between 16-19 years.
How do I apply?
Please fill in the contact form.
What does it cost?
Participation in the European Youth Debating Competition is free of charge.
Who is the organizer of the European Youth Debating Competition?
The European Youth Debating Competition is a joint project between the European Petrochemical Association EPCA and the Association of Plastics Manufacturers PlasticsEurope.
The project is organized by the young leaders GmbH.
Applications for the French Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition are now closed.
Event done!
The three winners are:
1. Mr Friedrich Reichel
2. Mr Robin Balzereit
3. Ms Joanna Maria Kesicka
Germany
Duesseldorf
“Living, learning, working and moving in Smart Cities of the future: with or without plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, the economy and transportation – how will we live tomorrow in the cities of the future?
Will mobility in Smart Cities of the future be completely interconnected? Will drones be delivering our goods? Will current workplaces and educational environments still exist? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our privacy and improve our quality of life at the same time?
Petrochemistry and plastics: are they part of the problem or key to overcoming these challenges?
Decide – and apply to participate in the German Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition on
Saturday, 21st April 2018
at
Rheinisches Landestheater
Oberstraße 95
41460 Düsseldorf-Neuss
Germany
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
Five Fixed Speakers each represent the Pro- and the Con-Faction.
The Free Speakers represent the public.
After two opening statements presented by experts (one pro and one con), five Fixed Speakers from each faction will alternately address the public. The Free Speakers evaluate the arguments and pose questions.
A jury determines three winners and three runners-up from the Fixed Speakers and the Free Speakers. The criteria are contents, use of language, persuasiveness and the ability to interact with others.
The winners are invited to the European Finals which will take place in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
The final debate will be held in English.
Based in Brussels, EPCA is the primary European Business Network for the global petrochemical business community consisting of chemical producers, their suppliers, customers and service providers. It operates for and through more than 700-member companies from 54 different countries that represent an aggregate turnover of over €4.7 trillion and employing over 6.2 million people. EPCA organises conferences and events in Europe offering members all over the world the opportunity to meet industry leaders and selected external stakeholders and stay abreast of international market developments as well as technological and societal trends. EPCA also supports members on specific topics that underpin the sustainable development of the global petrochemical industry by developing knowledge via research projects with external partners (e.g. academic institutions and consultancies).
PlasticsEurope is one of the leading European trade associations with centres in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. PlasticsEurope is networking with European and national plastics associations and has more than 100 member companies, producing over 90% of all polymers across the EU28 member states plus Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.
young leaders GmbH is a Germany based, internationally operating agency which develops and organizes conference formats for secondary school pupils and first year university students who have demonstrated leadership skills in different fields.
When will the German competition take place?
The competition will be held on 21st April 2018. Prior to the competition participants will receive a professional three hour training to help improve their debating skills.
Where will the German competition take place?
The venue for the German competition is
Rheinisches Landestheater
Oberstraße 95
41460 Düsseldorf-Neuss
Germany
Who can apply?
Invited to apply are secondary school pupils and university students aged between 16-19 years.
How do I apply?
Please fill in the contact form.
What does it cost?
Participation in the European Youth Debating Competition is free of charge.
Who is the organizer of the European Youth Debating Competition?
The European Youth Debating Competition is a joint project between the European Petrochemical Association EPCA and the Association of Plastics Manufacturers PlasticsEurope.
The project is organized by the young leaders GmbH.
Applications for the German Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition are now closed.
Event done!
The three winners are:
1. Ms Giulia Dargenio
2. Ms Sofia Da Col
3. Ms Carmen Cojocaru
Italy
Milano
“Living, learning, working and moving in Smart Cities of the future: with or without plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, the economy and transportation – how will we live tomorrow in the cities of the future?
Will mobility in Smart Cities of the future be completely interconnected? Will drones be delivering our goods? Will current workplaces and educational environments still exist? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our privacy and improve our quality of life at the same time?
Petrochemistry and plastics: are they part of the problem or key to overcoming these challenges?
Decide – and apply to participate in the Italian Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition on
Monday, 28th May 2018
at
Federchimica – PlasticsEurope Italia
Via Giovanni da Procida 11
20149 Milano
Italy
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
Five Fixed Speakers each represent the Pro- and the Con-Faction.
The Free Speakers represent the public.
After two opening statements presented by experts (one pro and one con), five Fixed Speakers from each faction will alternately address the public. The Free Speakers evaluate the arguments and pose questions.
A jury determines three winners and three runners-up from the Fixed Speakers and the Free Speakers. The criteria are contents, use of language, persuasiveness and the ability to interact with others.
The winners are invited to the European Finals which will take place in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
The final debate will be held in English.
Based in Brussels, EPCA is the primary European Business Network for the global petrochemical business community consisting of chemical producers, their suppliers, customers and service providers. It operates for and through more than 700-member companies from 54 different countries that represent an aggregate turnover of over €4.7 trillion and employing over 6.2 million people. EPCA organises conferences and events in Europe offering members all over the world the opportunity to meet industry leaders and selected external stakeholders and stay abreast of international market developments as well as technological and societal trends. EPCA also supports members on specific topics that underpin the sustainable development of the global petrochemical industry by developing knowledge via research projects with external partners (e.g. academic institutions and consultancies).
PlasticsEurope is one of the leading European trade associations with centres in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. PlasticsEurope is networking with European and national plastics associations and has more than 100 member companies, producing over 90% of all polymers across the EU28 member states plus Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.
young leaders GmbH is a Germany based, internationally operating agency which develops and organizes conference formats for secondary school pupils and first year university students who have demonstrated leadership skills in different fields.
When will the Italian competition take place?
The competition will be held on 28th May 2018. Prior to the competition participants will receive a professional three hour training to help improve their debating skills.
Where will the Italian competition take place?
The venue for the Italian competition is
Federchimica – PlasticsEurope Italia
Via Giovanni da Procida 11
20149 Milano
Italy
Who can apply?
Invited to apply are secondary school pupils and university students aged between 16-19 years.
How do I apply?
Please fill in the contact form.
What does it cost?
Participation in the European Youth Debating Competition is free of charge.
Who is the organizer of the European Youth Debating Competition?
The European Youth Debating Competition is a joint project between the European Petrochemical Association EPCA and the Association of Plastics Manufacturers PlasticsEurope.
The project is organized by the young leaders GmbH.
For further questions please contact
PlasticsEurope Italia
T +39 02 34565355
Applications for the Italian Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition are now closed.
Event done!
The three winners are:
1. Mr Jason Yeager
2. Mr Ian Osole
3. Ms Harriet Agyiri
Belgium and The Netherlands
Brussels
“Living, learning, working and moving in Smart Cities of the future: with or without plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, the economy and transportation – how will we live tomorrow in the cities of the future?
Will mobility in Smart Cities of the future be completely interconnected? Will drones be delivering our goods? Will current workplaces and educational environments still exist? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our privacy and improve our quality of life at the same time?
Petrochemistry and plastics: are they part of the problem or key to overcoming these challenges?
Decide – and apply to participate in the joint Finals Belgium and The Netherlands of the European Youth Debating Competition on
Monday, 25th June 2018
at
Warwick Brussels
5 Rue Duquesnoy
1000 Brussels
Belgium
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
Five Fixed Speakers each represent the Pro- and the Con-Faction.
The Free Speakers represent the public.
After two opening statements presented by experts (one pro and one con), five Fixed Speakers from each faction will alternately address the public. The Free Speakers evaluate the arguments and pose questions.
A jury determines three winners and three runners-up from the Fixed Speakers and the Free Speakers. The criteria are contents, use of language, persuasiveness and the ability to interact with others.
The winners are invited to the European Finals which will take place in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
The final debate will be held in English.
Based in Brussels, EPCA is the primary European Business Network for the global petrochemical business community consisting of chemical producers, their suppliers, customers and service providers. It operates for and through more than 700-member companies from 54 different countries that represent an aggregate turnover of over €4.7 trillion and employing over 6.2 million people. EPCA organises conferences and events in Europe offering members all over the world the opportunity to meet industry leaders and selected external stakeholders and stay abreast of international market developments as well as technological and societal trends. EPCA also supports members on specific topics that underpin the sustainable development of the global petrochemical industry by developing knowledge via research projects with external partners (e.g. academic institutions and consultancies).
PlasticsEurope is one of the leading European trade associations with centres in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. PlasticsEurope is networking with European and national plastics associations and has more than 100 member companies, producing over 90% of all polymers across the EU28 member states plus Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.
young leaders GmbH is a Germany based, internationally operating agency which develops and organizes conference formats for secondary school pupils and first year university students who have demonstrated leadership skills in different fields.
When will the Belgian and The Netherlands competition take place?
The competition will be held on Monday, 25th June 2018. Prior to the competition participants will receive a professional three hour training to help improve their debating skills.
Where will the Belgian and The Netherlands competition take place?
The venue for the joint Finals Belgium and The Netherlands is
Warwick Brussels
5 Rue Duquesnoy
1000 Brussels
Belgium.
Who can apply?
Invited to apply are secondary school pupils and university students aged between 16-19 years.
How do I apply?
Please fill in the contact form.
What does it cost?
Participation in the European Youth Debating Competition is free of charge.
Who is the organizer of the European Youth Debating Competition?
The European Youth Debating Competition is a joint project between the European Petrochemical Association EPCA and the Association of Plastics Manufacturers PlasticsEurope.
The project is organized by the young leaders GmbH.
Applications for the Belgium and The Netherlands Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition are now closed.
Event done!
The three winners are:
1. Mr Adam Margas
2. Ms Magdalena Nowakowska
3. Mr Robert Ropiecki
Poland
Warsaw
“Living, learning, working and moving in Smart Cities of the future: with or without plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, the economy and transportation – how will we live tomorrow in the cities of the future?
Will mobility in Smart Cities of the future be completely interconnected? Will drones be delivering our goods? Will current workplaces and educational environments still exist? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our privacy and improve our quality of life at the same time?
Petrochemistry and plastics: are they part of the problem or key to overcoming these challenges?
Decide – and apply to participate in the Polish Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition on
Thursday, 7th June 2018
at
Warsaw University of Technology
Chemistry Faculty (Chemical Technology Building)
Koszykowa 75 Street
Warsaw
Poland
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
Five Fixed Speakers each represent the Pro- and the Con-Faction.
The Free Speakers represent the public.
After two opening statements presented by experts (one pro and one con), five Fixed Speakers from each faction will alternately address the public. The Free Speakers evaluate the arguments and pose questions.
A jury determines three winners and three runners-up from the Fixed Speakers and the Free Speakers. The criteria are contents, use of language, persuasiveness and the ability to interact with others.
The winners are invited to the European Finals which will take place in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
The final debate will be held in English.
Based in Brussels, EPCA is the primary European Business Network for the global petrochemical business community consisting of chemical producers, their suppliers, customers and service providers. It operates for and through more than 700-member companies from 54 different countries that represent an aggregate turnover of over €4.7 trillion and employing over 6.2 million people. EPCA organises conferences and events in Europe offering members all over the world the opportunity to meet industry leaders and selected external stakeholders and stay abreast of international market developments as well as technological and societal trends. EPCA also supports members on specific topics that underpin the sustainable development of the global petrochemical industry by developing knowledge via research projects with external partners (e.g. academic institutions and consultancies).
PlasticsEurope is one of the leading European trade associations with centres in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. PlasticsEurope is networking with European and national plastics associations and has more than 100 member companies, producing over 90% of all polymers across the EU28 member states plus Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.
young leaders GmbH is a Germany based, internationally operating agency which develops and organizes conference formats for secondary school pupils and first year university students who have demonstrated leadership skills in different fields.
When will the Polish competition take place?
The competition will be held on 07th June 2018. Prior to the competition participants will receive a professional three hour training to help improve their debating skills.
Where will the Polish competition take place?
The venue for the Polish competition is
Warsaw University of Technology
Chemistry Faculty (Chemical Technology Building)
Koszykowa 75 Street
Warsaw
Poland
Who can apply?
Invited to apply are secondary school pupils and university students aged between 16-19 years.
How do I apply?
Please fill in the contact form.
What does it cost?
Participation in the European Youth Debating Competition is free of charge.
Who is the organizer of the European Youth Debating Competition?
The European Youth Debating Competition is a joint project between the European Petrochemical Association EPCA and the Association of Plastics Manufacturers PlasticsEurope.
The project is organized by the young leaders GmbH.
For further information:
Regulamin EYDC 2018 PL
Applications for the Polish Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition are now closed.
Spain
Tarragona
“Recycle, Reuse, Rethink: What is your vision for a sustainable future with plastics and petrochemicals?”
Decide – and apply to participate in the Spanish Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition on
Tuesday, 26th March 2019
at
Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Aula Magna – Campus Catalunya
Av. Catalunya, 35
43002 Tarragona
Spain
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Berlin, Germany on 06th – 09th October 2019.
Five Fixed Speakers each represent the Pro- and the Con-Faction.
The Free Speakers represent the public.
After two opening statements presented by experts (one pro and one con), five Fixed Speakers from each faction will alternately address the public. The Free Speakers evaluate the arguments and pose questions.
A jury determines three winners and three runners-up from the Fixed Speakers and the Free Speakers. The criteria are contents, use of language, persuasiveness and the ability to interact with others.
The winners are invited to the European Finals which will take place in Berlin, Germany on 06th – 09th October 2019.
The final debate will be held in English.
Based in Brussels, EPCA is the primary European Business Network for the global petrochemical business community consisting of chemical producers, their suppliers, customers and service providers. It operates for and through more than 700-member companies from 54 different countries that represent an aggregate turnover of over €4.7 trillion and employing over 6.2 million people. EPCA organises conferences and events in Europe offering members all over the world the opportunity to meet industry leaders and selected external stakeholders and stay abreast of international market developments as well as technological and societal trends. EPCA also supports members on specific topics that underpin the sustainable development of the global petrochemical industry by developing knowledge via research projects with external partners (e.g. academic institutions and consultancies).
PlasticsEurope is one of the leading European trade associations with centres in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. PlasticsEurope is networking with European and national plastics associations and has more than 100 member companies, producing over 90% of all polymers across the EU28 member states plus Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.
young leaders GmbH is a Germany based, internationally operating agency which develops and organizes conference formats for secondary school pupils and first year university students who have demonstrated leadership skills in different fields.
The Spanish competition is organized in partnership with the Universitat
Rovira i Virgili.
When will the Spanish competition take place?
The competition will be held on 26th March 2019. Prior to the competition participants will receive a professional three hour training to help improve their debating skills.
Where will the Spanish competition take place?
The venue for the Spanish competition is
Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Aula Magna – Campus Catalunya
Av. Catalunya, 35
43002 Tarragona
Spain
Who can apply?
Invited to apply are secondary school pupils and university students aged between 16-19 years.
How do I apply?
Please fill in the contact form.
What does it cost?
Participation in the European Youth Debating Competition is free of charge.
Who is the organizer of the European Youth Debating Competition?
The European Youth Debating Competition is a joint project between the European Petrochemical Association EPCA and the Association of Plastics Manufacturers PlasticsEurope.
The project is organized by the young leaders GmbH.
For further questions please contact
PlasticsEurope
Mrs. Lola Ruiz
lola.ruiz(at)plasticseurope.org
T +34 634 97 20 99
Applications for the Spanish Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition are now closed.
Event done!
The three winners are:
1. Ms Huda Ashur
2. Mr Henry Galano
3. Ms Madigan Copley
Great Britain
London
“Living, learning, working and moving in Smart Cities of the future: with or without plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, the economy and transportation – how will we live tomorrow in the cities of the future?
Will mobility in Smart Cities of the future be completely interconnected? Will drones be delivering our goods? Will current workplaces and educational environments still exist? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our privacy and improve our quality of life at the same time?
Petrochemistry and plastics: are they part of the problem or key to overcoming these challenges?
Decide – and apply to participate in the British Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition on
Monday, 16th July 2018
at
King’s College London
Bush House
30 Aldwych
London WC2B 4B
Great Britain
A jury will determine the three speakers who will be qualified for the European Finals in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
Five Fixed Speakers each represent the Pro- and the Con-Faction.
The Free Speakers represent the public.
After two opening statements presented by experts (one pro and one con), five Fixed Speakers from each faction will alternately address the public. The Free Speakers evaluate the arguments and pose questions.
A jury determines three winners and three runners-up from the Fixed Speakers and the Free Speakers. The criteria are contents, use of language, persuasiveness and the ability to interact with others.
The winners are invited to the European Finals which will take place in Vienna, Austria on 07th – 10th October 2018.
The final debate will be held in English.
Based in Brussels, EPCA is the primary European Business Network for the global petrochemical business community consisting of chemical producers, their suppliers, customers and service providers. It operates for and through more than 700-member companies from 54 different countries that represent an aggregate turnover of over €4.7 trillion and employing over 6.2 million people. EPCA organises conferences and events in Europe offering members all over the world the opportunity to meet industry leaders and selected external stakeholders and stay abreast of international market developments as well as technological and societal trends. EPCA also supports members on specific topics that underpin the sustainable development of the global petrochemical industry by developing knowledge via research projects with external partners (e.g. academic institutions and consultancies).
PlasticsEurope is one of the leading European trade associations with centres in Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan and Paris. PlasticsEurope is networking with European and national plastics associations and has more than 100 member companies, producing over 90% of all polymers across the EU28 member states plus Norway, Switzerland and Turkey.
young leaders GmbH is a Germany based, internationally operating agency which develops and organizes conference formats for secondary school pupils and first year university students who have demonstrated leadership skills in different fields.
When will the British competition take place?
The competition will be held on Monday, 16th July 2018. Prior to the competition participants will receive a professional three hour training to help improve their debating skills.
Where will the British competition take place?
The venue for the British competition is
King’s College London
Bush House
30 Aldwych
London WC2B 4B
Great Britain.
Who can apply?
Invited to apply are secondary school pupils and university students aged between 16-19 years.
How do I apply?
Please fill in the contact form.
What does it cost?
Participation in the European Youth Debating Competition is free of charge.
Who is the organizer of the European Youth Debating Competition?
The European Youth Debating Competition is a joint project between the European Petrochemical Association EPCA and the Association of Plastics Manufacturers PlasticsEurope.
The project is organized by the young leaders GmbH.
Applications for the British Finals of the European Youth Debating Competition are now closed.
European Finals
Vienna
“Living, learning, working and moving in Smart Cities of the future: with or without plastics and petrochemicals?”
Lifestyle, education, the economy and transportation – how will we live tomorrow in the cities of the future?
Will mobility in Smart Cities of the future be completely interconnected? Will drones be delivering our goods? Will current workplaces and educational environments still exist? How can we manage our finite resources, protect our privacy and improve our quality of life at the same time?
Petrochemistry and plastics: are they part of the problem or key to overcoming these challenges?
EPCA and PlasticsEurope have initiated the European Youth Debating Competition for secondary school pupils and first year university students aged between 16 – 19 years. The aim is to promote the importance of science, technology, sustainability and diversity.
All over Europe, more than 450 young leaders debate in nine European countries about how they imagine their future. The three best speakers from each participating country will meet at the European Finals in Vienna, Austria, on
07th – 10th October 2018
at
Hotel Hilton Vienna Am Stadtpark
Am Stadtpark 1
1030 Vienna
Austria
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