

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Unexpected Voices Speech Competition - Finals and Awards Ceremony
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Watch youth finalists from across Canada give inspiring speeches on UN Sustainable Development Goals at the 2026 Unexpected Voices finals!About this EventUNEXPECTED VOICES SPEECH COMPETITION FINALS AND AWARDS CEREMONYThe Unexpected Voices Speech Competition is inspired by the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which outline a global agenda for a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world by 2030.🌟 Join us for the highly anticipated 2026 Unexpected Voices Speech Competition Finals and Awards Ceremony in Toronto, hosted by Power of Words Academy in partnership with World Speech Day, with generous support from The Bishop Strachan School.🗓️ Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026📍 Location: The Bishop Strachan School (BSS), TorontoThis event is a powerful celebration of youth speeches and ideas, featuring student finalists from across Canada. Young speakers aged 7 to 16 will share their unique perspectives on urgent global challenges and propose creative solutions aligned with the UN SDGs.🎙️ About World Speech DayWorld Speech Day began as a visionary idea by Simon Gibson at the Athens Democracy Forum in 2015, and has since grown into a global platform for sharing ideas and inspiring change through speeches. In 2026, more than 100 nations will take part in World Speech Day events, highlighting the enduring power of spoken words to shape our societies.🌍 World Speech Day 2026 Theme: “Speak as a World Citizen”This theme encourages speakers to:Embrace global responsibility, advocating for peace, equality, and shared progressHonour unity and diversity, celebrating different cultures and perspectives while finding common groundElevate unexpected voices, empowering students, community members, and “dreamers” to share messages that can change lives🎉 Powered by Power of Words Academy and World Speech Day, this competition aims to:Amplify youth voices on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development GoalsRaise awareness of global issuesStrengthen students’ writing, public speaking, critical thinking, and problem-solving skillsDo not miss this opportunity to witness the voices of our future leaders and be part of a movement toward positive change. Reserve your tickets today and join us in celebrating the power of speeches to shape a better world.https://youtu.be/RpqVmvMCmp0View Map and Directions  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c11a1e90-19dc-11f1-8d71-3969b732b709-rimg-w719-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg
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- **Event Categories**: contests, business, public-speaking, spoken-word
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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 25, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Toronto
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: The Bishop Strachan School
- **lat**: 43.68997720000001
- **long**: -79.4090451
- **full address**: The Bishop Strachan School, 298 Lonsdale Road, Toronto, Canada

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- **organizer**: World Speech Day Canada (https://allevents.in/org/world-speech-day-canada/21002197)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Bishop Strachan School, 298 Lonsdale Road, Toronto, Canada
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 25 CAD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** World Speech Day Canada
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** contests, business, public-speaking, spoken-word
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Unexpected Voices Speech Competition - Finals and Awards Ceremony ?
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