The IDEA Youth Forum Returns to Prague

The IDEA Youth Forum Returns to Prague

Registration is now open for IDEA's most important event of the year, the Youth Forum 2026, returning this July. The Forum brings together young debaters from across Europe for a week of peer-led workshops, intercultural learning and youth-driven collaboration.

Event Itinerary: 
This year’s Forum will offer participant-driven content. Workshops will be proposed and delivered by participants with assistance and guidance from IDEA. All delegations registered for the Youth Forum can participate in the Prague Debate Spring (PDS) tournament, organised by the Czech Debate Association. Alternatively, delegations may choose to participate in additional training sessions instead of the tournament.

  • July 6th: Arrival
  • July 7th: Workshop sessions
  • July 8th: Workshop sessions
  • July 9th-12th: Prague Debate Spring tournament / Additional workshops; Reflections on newly gained knowledge
  • July 13th: Departure

Accommodation: 
As in the previous year, accommodation will be provided in multi-bed rooms with own bathrooms in university dormitory building: Hotel Krystal, José Martího 407/2, Prague 6.

Venue:
The programme takes place in the Grammar SchoolNad Alejí 1952, Prague 6, which is close to the accommodation and easily accessible via public transport or on foot. 

Meals:
All meals will be provided throughout the whole event. Breakfast will be served at the accommodation, lunch and dinner will be served at the school.

Travel: 
The Forum is organised through Erasmus+ accreditation in the field of youth, meaning that travel costs will be covered in accordance with IDEA's travel policy.

Registration: 
Registration is organised via IDEA members. If you are from an IDEA member country and would like to attend, please get in touch with your national organisation.

Delegation Options:
Delegations should consist of high-school debaters and adults who will act as adjudicators and workshop leads. Following the experience from previous years, we welcome debater-led workshops to promote peer learning. Debaters will prepare these sessions during the Forum. Each delegation must include at least one adult (aged 18+) ready to deliver a session.

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