The JCI French Debate Academy 2027 is a new two-day training programme for francophone JCI members, running 29–31 January 2027 in Montpellier, France. Organised by JCI Montpellier, it brings together delegations from France, Belgium, Switzerland and Luxembourg for intensive coaching in oratory and debate technique ahead of JCI’s international competitions, with home hospitality accommodation and shared catering built into the weekend.
Key takeaways
- The JCI French Debate Academy 2027 runs 29–31 January 2027 in Montpellier, organised by JCI Montpellier.
- It gathers French delegations: JCI France, JCI Belgium, JCI Switzerland, JCI Luxembourg.
- International trainers lead two days of oratory and debate coaching.
- Pre-registration is open now; the full programme and pricing follow.
Programme: two days of oratory training
Who trains the participants
Coaches come from Switzerland, Belgium and France, combining active JCI debate competitors with public speaking specialists.
What the two days look like
The detailed schedule is still being finalised. Expect technique workshops, guided practice and structured feedback across the 29–31 January weekend. Organisers will adapt logistics like home hospitality and catering based on pre-registration numbers.
Who can join: JCI France, JCI Belgium and other francophone delegations
This academy targets francophone JCI members explicitly: France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and other French-speaking organisations. In practice, that includes JCI France chapters, French-speaking JCI Belgium chapters such as JCI Bruxelles and other Wallonie-Bruxelles chapters, JCI Switzerland and JCI Luxembourg.
Practical details for JCI Belgium members
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | JCI French Debate Academy 2027 (1st edition) |
| Dates | 29–31 January 2027 |
| Location | Montpellier, France |
| Organiser | JCI Montpellier |
| Audience | Francophone JCI delegations: France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg and others |
| Format | Two days of oratory and debate training, home hospitality and shared catering |
| Fees and full programme | To be confirmed, communicated to pre-registered members |
How to register your interest
Registration runs through a pre-registration form, which the organisers use to identify interested participants and size logistics such as home hospitality and meals. Submitting the form is the only step JCI Belgium members need to take right now.
Who to contact
Estelle Blasquez (e-mail), director of the organising commission, and Grégory Calonges (e-mail), responsible for partners, are handling questions ahead of the JCI French Debate Academy 2027.
Frequently asked questions
What is the JCI French Debate Academy 2027?
A two-day oratory and debate training weekend for francophone JCI members, organised by JCI Montpellier, 29–31 January 2027.
Who can attend the JCI French Debate Academy 2027?
Members of francophone JCI delegations, including JCI France, JCI Belgium, JCI Switzerland and JCI Luxembourg.
Is there a cost to attend?
Pricing is not published yet. Organisers say the full programme and fee structure follow pre-registration.
How do JCI Belgium members register?
By completing the organisers’ pre-registration form, which helps JCI Montpellier plan home hospitality and catering.
Is this the same as JCI’s official Debating Competition?
No. JCI’s Debating Competition is contested by national teams at Area Conferences and the World Congress. The JCI French Debate Academy 2027 is a separate, French training initiative that helps prepare members for that competition: a rare chance for young entrepreneurs to build debate skills alongside francophone peers.
Is this linked to JCI Montpellier’s 2025 debate event?
JCI Montpellier hosted a one-day “Académie internationale francophone de Joutes et Débats” in June 2025. The JCI French Debate Academy 2027 builds on that groundwork, though organisers present it as this format’s first edition, so treat the link as informal continuity rather than a confirmed sequel.
Ready to register: what happens next
Pre-registering costs nothing and keeps the door open until pricing and the full programme are confirmed.
