Venue: IIT Madras Research Park

AROVANA IPASS
YOUTH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
FEST 2026

A One-Day Celebration Of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Public Discourse, Networking and Youth Participation.

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Oxford-Style Debate

Evolving aspirations of Tamil Nadu's Youth, and Democratic Participation.

Leader
Leader
Leader
Analyst
Strategist
Journalist
Expert
Youth Rep
Audience

Inauguration / Keynote Address

Chief Guest for the Evening

Panel of

Political Analysts, Election Strategists, Senior Journalists, Film Personalities, Political Commentators, Media Experts

Moderated by

Mr. SUDHIR SRINIVASAN

Correlated with

AUDIENCE VOTING ON MOTION

Before & After each Motion

Event Agenda

Program Schedule

Evening Session at IIT Madras Research Park • Rescheduled Date TBA

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4:00 PM
Registration Starts
4:30 PM
Media Interaction, Networking & Selfie with leaders
5:15 PM
Opening Ceremony - Chief Guest Inaugurates
5:30 PM
Keynote Address
6:00 PM
Oxford-Style Debate Starts
8:00 PM
Closing Note Address

Discussion Themes

  • ✓ Is Tamil Nadu witnessing a strategic political realignment?
  • ✓ Is ideology losing influence among today's voters?
  • ✓ Has cinema politics entered a new era?
  • ✓ Are young voters redefining electoral politics?
  • ✓ Is social media becoming the dominant force in political narratives?

Oxford Style Debate

The discussion follows the internationally recognized Oxford Style format — ensuring fairness, discipline, and equal opportunity for every participant.

Debate Structure

01 One clearly defined motion for each session.
02 Speakers representing Politicians vs Political Experts.
03 Opening statements by each speaker.
04 Moderated rebuttal rounds.
05 Cross-questioning by the moderator.
06 Audience interaction.
07 Closing remarks from each participant.
08 Audience polling before and after the debate to measure changes in public opinion.
The highlight of this year's edition

"Understanding the evolving aspirations of Tamil Nadu's Youth, and Democratic Participation."

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OXFORD STYLE DEBATE | IIT RESEARCH PARK | NEW DATE TBA