DEBATE ACADEMY
We are developing a culture of debate—from negotiations to public debates!
The WIR.DE Debate Academy is a system of training, debates, and public discussions for businesses, NGOs, the IT community, and active individuals who want to speak confidently, argue honestly, and negotiate effectively.
We believe that debate can be a way to build relationships rather than destroy them. That's why at WIR.DE, we don't just teach techniques — we develop a culture of debate.
We believe that debate can be a way to build relationships rather than destroy them. That's why at WIR.DE, we don't just teach techniques — we develop a culture of debate.
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To whom and for what purpose?
We work with people and organizations for whom communication is a key skill.
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Business and managersNegotiation, management communication, and decision-making skills under pressure. Leadership based on arguments rather than position. -
NGOs and public initiativesDialogue in a polarized society, facilitating complex discussions, working with conflict, and building trust in the community. -
IT specialists and product teamsProtecting ideas and decisions, handling objections, presenting projects to management, clients, and investors. -
Students and young leadersPublic speaking, critical thinking, debate, and public speaking as a springboard for careers and civic engagement. -
Scientists, experts, speakersExplain complex things in simple language, speak vividly, hold the audience's attention, and engage people in conversation.
Formats
Want to speak confidently, persuade, and connect with any audience? We offer in-person and online sessions on debating, negotiating, management communication, and public speaking. Develop your skills, increase your influence, and achieve your goals with us!
Simulation of conflict management situations in a debate format. Participants make decisions, argue their position, respond to criticism, and act under time pressure and pressure from their opponents.
Who: executives, team leaders, project managers.
Who: executives, team leaders, project managers.
Negotiations as a joint search for solutions, not a battle. We learn to build trust, work with the interests of the parties, avoid deadlocks, and find win-win solutions without damaging relationships.
For whom: business, NGOs, IT, team leaders.
For whom: business, NGOs, IT, team leaders.
Structured argumentation, case studies, responding to counterarguments, and public speaking under time constraints.
Who: students, opinion leaders, public speakers.
Who: students, opinion leaders, public speakers.
A safe space for difficult topics: politics, society, identity, the future of Europe. Moderation, rules, respect, and lively dialogue instead of shouting and polarization.
Self-organized format: participants set the topics themselves, propose sessions, debate, share experiences, and look for ways to talk to each other without burning bridges.
WIR.DE Debate Academy — it's an ecosystem
We create a space where skills are constantly developed: from the first steps in debate to leadership in complex negotiations.
- Training sessions and workshopsFace-to-face and online sessions on debating, negotiation, management communication, and public speaking.
- Online coursesStructured programs that you can complete at your own pace—with practice, assignments, and feedback.
- Personal and group coachingIndividual work on communication style, posture, confidence, and leadership.
- AI assistants and digital practiceWe use AI tools to train argumentation, speech analysis, and preparation for real-life presentations.
- Corporate programsFormats tailored to your needs: debates, negotiation simulators, barcamps, and discussions for companies and NGOs.
- Community and eventsRegular debates, cups, open discussions, barcamps, and meetings to exchange experiences.
Debate Academy in numbers
We have already held dozens of events — from local discussions to open debates and barcamps.
- > 20Barcamps
- > 1000Participants in events devoted to debates and negotiations
- > 10Management and scientific debates
FAQ
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Is it necessary to have experience in debating or public speaking?
Answer
No. We work with both beginners and experienced speakers. The formats are designed so that everyone can enter the process at a comfortable level.
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What language are the events held in?
Answer
Depending on the format — in Russian, English, or German. In the description of each event, we indicate the main language and possible translations.
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Is it possible to create a format specifically for our company or organization?
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Yes. We develop corporate programs and adapt formats to suit the tasks of the team, industry, and audience.
Want to speak more convincingly, argue fairly, and negotiate important matters?
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