Hosted by JCI Scotland, this will be an in-person event that will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Academy will take place from 5pm on Friday 26th January and finishing around 1pm on Sunday 28th January 2024. Our venue for the Academy is the Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield, 187 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UG.

Why learn debating with JCI Scotland?

JCI Scotland has a long history of competing in debates over the years. In fact, the debating award at World Congress is named after a former JCI Scotland member and 1963 World President, Eric Stevenson, who introduced debating to the congress programme! Not only does this academy focus on debating and all areas associated with it, it also allows you to learn how to speak confidently which can be used in many areas of your personal and professional lives.

JCI Scotland has competed many times on the international stage and has brought several trophies home, including the first online debate at the 2020 European Conference. JCI Scotland is also creating a legacy as trainers of debating and our academy graduates have gone on to win several Local, National, European and World Competitions! Take JCI Ireland’s 2022 debate team as an example, they all attended our 2022 academy and went on to compete and win the 2022 JCI World Congress English debate competition. We also had delegates from JCI France who attended a previous academy compete at both European and World level. Don’t miss out, this could be you!

There are two ticketing options available:

• European Debate Academy Only – £100.00 + booking fee
• European Debate Academy & JCI Edinburgh Burns Night Gala Dinner – £160.00 + booking fee

JCI Edinburgh’s Burns Night Gala Dinner is one not be missed. An evening full of lovely food, laughter, music, dancing, whisky and even more drinks. The event will take place on Saturday 27th January from 6pm at the same hotel as the academy, Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Murrayfield. We are offering a package price allowing you access to their Early Bird rate.

We have been able to secure a limited number of discounted rooms at the hotel where the Academy and Burns will be held. These rooms are available from £80 per room, per night on a bed and breakfast basis for a Single and £90 for a Twin/Double. Further details on how to secure the discounted rate will be shared with you in your confirmation email once you have booked your ticket for the Academy.

Any questions should be emailed to [email protected].