# Event Details - **Event Name**: International Public Speaking Competition - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Come along to the semi-final and grand final of our International Public Speaking Competition!About this EventEach IPSC participant is allocated ONE FREE IPSC guest ONLY. This is due to the growth in the competition and a smaller capacity as we are simultaneously hosting the International Council Meeting in London.The International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC) is the largest public speaking competition in the world, organised by the English-Speaking Union, a global educational charity with branches in over 50 countries. The ESU is dedicated to helping young people develop essential communication skills including public speaking, listening, debating and constructive dialogue, while fostering confidence, cross-cultural understanding and international friendships.Now in its 46th year, the IPSC engages over 100,000 young people across more than 40 countries. The international finals week in London brings together national champions aged 16 to 20 for a unique experience that combines competition with cultural exchange.As a guest, you are invited to attend two key days of the finals week, showcasing both prepared and impromptu speaking.Semi-finals: Thursday, 16 July 2026 at Dartmouth HouseThe semi-finals feature two rounds:The impromptu speech in the morning, where competitors receive a theme 15 minutes in advance and deliver a three-minute speech.The prepared speech in the afternoon, where competitors present a five-minute speech on a pre-assigned theme, followed by a short question and answer session with the audience.At the end of the day, judges select the top six speakers to progress to the grand final.Grand final: Friday, 17 July 2026 at the Royal InstitutionIn the grand final, finalists deliver a new five-minute prepared speech on a set theme, followed by audience questions. This event celebrates the very best young speakers from around the world.Attending the IPSC finals offers a unique opportunity to witness outstanding communication skills, engage with our international community and to be part of this inspiring global event.Each IPSC participant is allocated ONE FREE IPSC guest ONLY .Thursday Agenda🕑: 09:30 AMGuest Registration - at Dartmouth House🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PMThursday AM: Impromptu Speeches - at Dartmouth House🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PMThursday Lunch - at Dartmouth house🕑: 05:00 PMThursday PM Prepared Speeches - at Dartmouth House🕑: 07:00 PMThursday PM - Grand Finalist Announcement - at Dartmouth HouseFriday Agenda🕑: 01:00 PM - 05:30 PMFriday - Grand Final at the Royal InstitutionInfo: The Grand Final will take place at the Royal institution, 21 Albemarle Street London, W1S 4BS. In the final, competitors present another prepared 5-minute speech on a pre-assigned theme, followed by audience questions.🕑: 05:30 PM - 08:30 PMFriday - Celebratory Event at Dartmouth HouseInfo: This will be a celebratory Event for all those who are involved and for our international community to celebrate together. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/international-public-speaking-competition/100001985735112175 - **Event Categories**: Contests, Meetups, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Dartmouth House - **lat**: 51.507808 - **long**: -0.14681100000007063 - **full address**: Dartmouth House, 37 Charles Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: International Public Speaking Competition - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2ac7b7df47511af0bcd8ab77920c450f288d338778b3d252766deac28ca60da6-rimg-w960-h640-dc030303-gmir.jpg?v=1776102375 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is International Public Speaking Competition being held? - **A:** International Public Speaking Competition takes place on Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Dartmouth House, 37 Charles Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing International Public Speaking Competition? - **A:** International Public Speaking Competition is organized by The English-Speaking Union. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "International Public Speaking Competition", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2ac7b7df47511af0bcd8ab77920c450f288d338778b3d252766deac28ca60da6-rimg-w960-h640-dc030303-gmir.jpg?v=1776102375", "startDate": "2026-07-16T10:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-07-16T19:30:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/international-public-speaking-competition/100001985735112175", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Dartmouth House", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "37 Charles Street", "postalCode": "W1J 5ED", "addressLocality": "London", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.507808", "longitude": "-0.14681100000007063" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Come along to the semi-final and grand final of our International Public Speaking Competition!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-13", "availabilityEnds": "2026-07-16T19:30:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-04-13", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/international-public-speaking-competition/100001985735112175" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-13", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-13", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/international-public-speaking-competition/100001985735112175", "price": 0, "name": "IPSC Week FREE Guest" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "The English-Speaking Union", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/the-english-speaking-union/22545782", "description": "Website: https://www.esu.org/organiser/the-english-speaking-union/" } ] } ] ```