Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Debate Showcase: The AI Question October 21, 2026
Join SuperDebate for a public evening of live debate at The Ferris in the Loop. Audience members question the speakers and vote after each debate. No debate experience is needed.
The confirmed program pairs DePaul’s Joshua D. Sarnoff with Chicago-Kent’s Jordana R. Goodman on AI-assisted creativity and intellectual property, and Northwestern’s Maia Jacobs with Manling Li on AI agents, healthcare, and human oversight. A third featured debate will be announced.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; the program begins at 6 p.m. and the closing reception begins at 9 p.m. General admission is $30 and includes pizza, beer, and the reception.
Details and tickets: https://superdebate.org/events/chicago-debate-showcase-2026
