The Roger Watts Debate
March 25 at 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
We’re gearing up for another exciting Roger Watts Debate on Wednesday, March 25, 2026!
The annual event provides a public forum for top UBC Okanagan undergraduate students to debate current events and complex topics while sharpening their critical thinking, public speaking and persuasive communication skills.
Students present their arguments to a panel of community judges who determine the winners. Prizes of $1,000 are awarded to the first-place finishers, while the runners-up earn $500 each. Student participants also have the opportunity to compete for the People’s Choice Award, with $500 going to the winner.
The Roger Watts Debate is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors: the Central Okanagan Foundation, the Vancouver International Arbitration Centre and Sandra Watts.
It is a free community event and open to the public. Stay tuned for registration details coming soon!
