IDEA Debate Exchange 2026

Location: Brno, the Czech Republic
Dates: 24–29 August 2026
Venue: Avanti Hotel, Brno
Travel costs: reimbursed based on IDEA travel policy, for participants from EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme.

What to expect

This year's programme is participant-driven from the very beginning. We have prepared three core topics, and participants are invited to propose additional sessions through the registration form.

• Running a debate organisation: sustainability, generational change and keeping your volunteer (and employee) base alive
• Grant writing: Erasmus+, CERV and other funding opportunities
• Debate methodology: sharing training approaches, coaching practices and youth work in general

Each organisation is expected to contribute at least one session ideas. The more proposals we receive, the richer the programme will be for everyone.

Who can participate

• IDEA Members that are based in EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme: May register 2 to 4 participants. Travel can be booked immediately upon registration
• Non-member Organisations that are based in EU Member States and third countries associated to the Programme: May register up to 2 participants. If you have more, please contact Jakub at jakub@idebate.net.
• Self-funded Participants (and IDEA members from third countries not associated with the programme): Participation is open for a fee of 540,00 € per person. Confirmation is subject to availability, so please wait for our email before making travel arrangements.

All participants must be at least 18 years of age. The event is focused on organisational staff and adult volunteers.

Key dates

Registration deadline: 7 June 2026 at 23:59

Register now

For any questions, please contact Jakub at jakub@idebate.net.