Every year, the "Elite 8" teams earn an all-expenses-paid trip to the IPPF Finals in New York City. The following is an overview of the schedule of events during IPPF Finals Weekend. 

Friday, April 17, 2026

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3:30 - 8 p.m. ET
"Elite 8" teams are invited to the inaugural IPPF Symposium, Educating the World: Obligation, Opportunity, or Overreach? At the NYU King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center (KJCC). After, all teams are invited to a New York City pizza sampling on the NYU campus where they will have the opportunity to mingle and meet other teams, NYU debaters, and IPPF alumni.

 

Saturday, April 18, 2026

 

7:45 a.m. ET

Teams flip for Aff/Neg positions in individual rooms at NYU School of Law.

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8:15-9:30 a.m.

Quarterfinal debates will take place in individual rooms. 

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9:40 a.m.

Announcement of semifinalists. Sides to be chosen for advancing teams.

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10:10 a.m.

The first semifinal debate will be held.

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11:40 a.m.

The second semifinal debate will be held. 

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1:15 p.m.

The final two IPPF teams will be announced.

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​3:30-5 p.m.
The final debate will be held at NYU School of Law. 

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5 p.m.

After the final debates, a reception and awards ceremony will be held. Each of the "Elite 8" teams will be honored, and the 2025-26 IPPF World Champion will be named. 

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