Conference Schedule
Day One March 31, 2026: Conference Opening and Panel- Sykes Student Union
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Conference Opens - Opening remarks by the President of WCU and Introduction of Keynote Speaker. |
| 9:15 - 10:15 AM | Dr. Glaude speaks. |
| 10:15 - 10:45 AM | Dr. Glaude meets/greets officials/group picture at Frederick Douglass Statue |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Concurrent Panels |
| 12:30 - 1:15 PM | Lunch in Commons Dinning Hall |
| 1:30 - 4:30 PM | Concurrent Panels |
Day Two, April 01, 2026: Debates: Sykes Student Union
All debate teams will compete in four preliminary rounds of competition. On the day of tournament a schematic (“pairings”) will be posted indicating which teams compete against each other and in what room.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | First Round |
| 10:00 AM | Second Round |
| 11:00 AM | Third Round |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 PM | Fourth Round |
Top four teams advance to semi-finals, based on win/loss record in the four preliminary rounds.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 2:30 PM | Semi – Finals |
| 3:30 PM | Finals |