About this Event
Three live debates. Big questions about AI. You help decide who makes the strongest argument.
Join SuperDebate at The Ferris on Wednesday, October 21, for an evening of debate, audience participation, and conversation with Chicago’s technology, business, and intellectual communities.
Our flagship question: Is the AI investment boom a bubble?
Two more featured debate topics and the speaker lineup will be announced soon. Between the featured debates, enjoy quick, audience-judged lightning debates about Chicago and the way we live.
Come with friends or come meet people. No debate experience needed.
THE EVENING
5:30 PM · Doors open, pizza, beer, and conversation
6:00 PM · First featured debate
6:40 PM · Lightning debates
7:10 PM · Second featured debate
7:50 PM · Intermission
8:10 PM · Flagship debate and audience Q&A
9:00 PM · Closing receptionAll times Central.
LOCATION
The Ferris
1 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL
TICKETS
• Early bird: $20, available before October 1 or until the first 50 tickets sell.
• General admission: $30 after early bird ends.
• Patron: $50, including priority for audience Q&A and optional recognition.
Every ticket includes all debates, audience voting, pizza, beer, and the closing reception.
Purchase your ticket here:
https://superdebate.org/events/chicago-debate-showcase-2026
Please purchase a ticket to attend. Marking “Going” on Facebook does not reserve your admission.
Event venue & nearby stays
Ferris & Co., 1 West Monroe Street, Chicago, United States
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