Are you ready to showcase your wit, eloquence, and critical thinking skills?

The stage is set for the IAPC Annual Debate at IAPCON 2026!

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to participate in a thought-provoking competition where ideas collide and the best arguments win.

🎯 Why You Should Participate

The Annual Debate at IAPCON is not just a competition — it’s a platform for passionate voices to challenge perspectives, share insights, and refine communication skills in the field of palliative care.

You should attend because:

• It encourages critical thinking on real-world ethical and clinical dilemmas.
• You’ll learn to articulate your stance clearly in front of a learned audience.
• It’s a great way to engage with experts and peers from across the country.
• Winning the debate boosts your academic profile and confidence.
• Most importantly, it brings you closer to understanding the core values of palliative care — compassion, ethics, and community.

🧩 Topics for IAPC Annual Debate 2026

This year, participants can choose from three compelling themes:

• DNR should be default in advance cancer patients admitted in ICU — Agree or Disagree?
• Should palliative care begin only when oncologists decide, or from the start of treatment?
• Community participation is more important than technology in the growth of palliative care — Yes or No?

Guidelines

• There will be a total of 6 participants (3 speaking for the topic and 3 speaking against the topic).
• The first 3 participants who register to speak for the topic and the first 3 candidates who register to speak against the topic will be chosen to participate.
• Each participant will be invited to present their argument for 5 minutes only.
• The Participants can choose any one of the topics among the three.

📩 Submission Details

If you’re ready to take the stage and debate your heart out — submit your entry today!

👉 Click here to Submit Your Entry

For any queries, contact: 📧 Ms. Shubha Pai — paishubha02@gmail.com