Welcome to The Indian Impact Summit 2026 Conducted By Nexus Idea and The All India Debating League About the Event: The Indian Impact Summit 2026 is a premier national-level debate and policy competition hosted on Unstop. Spanning approximately 1.5 months, this initiative provides a rigorous, multi-stage platform designed to discover, nurture, and evaluate India's top public speaking and analytical talent. The competition moves from open online video submissions into a live virtual Youth Parliament round, culminating in an advanced Youth Parliament Diplomacy Grand Finale judged by esteemed university professors. Competition Structure: Stage 1: Online Video Submission Round Timeline: Late July to the end of August 2026 (screening in early September). Format: Individual ~1-minute debate video submission via Unstop. File naming format: Name_TopicNo (e.g., RahulSharma_TopicA or AaravGupta_TopicC). Language: English. Top 15–20% of entries (approximately 130–180 participants) will advance to Stage 2. Debate Topics: Topic A (Technology & Society): This House believes AI-driven automation will benefit developing economies more than it harms them. Topic B (Youth & Social Media): This House believes social media has done more harm than good to today's youth. Topic C (Governance & Policy): This House believes mandatory national service should be introduced for young adults in India. Topic D (Global Ethics & Climate): This House believes developed nations bear greater responsibility than developing nations for climate action. Submission Guidelines: Video duration must be approximately 1 minute (50–70 seconds). Begin the video by stating the selected topic and your stance (For/Against). Submit a single continuous take with no cuts or heavy editing. The participant's face must be clearly visible. Upload the video in MP4 format. Maximum file size: 200 MB. Minimum resolution: 480p. Upload the video directly on Unstop. Stage 1 Evaluation Criteria: Argument Quality: 30% Clarity & Structure: 25% Persuasiveness & Delivery: 25% Rebuttal Awareness: 10% Time Management: 10% Rewards & Opportunities: Certificates: Participation Certificate for all verified Stage 1 participants. Merit Certificate for all Stage 2 national qualifiers. Finalist Certificate for all Stage 3 Grand Finale participants. Winner Certificate for the top three teams. Career & Mentorship Opportunities: Opportunity to work directly under esteemed university professors through NexusIdea's flagship Research Fellowship program (pending final confirmation). Internship opportunities for top-performing debaters. Timeline: Registrations Open: Around 20 July 2026. Stage 1: Late July to the end of August 2026. Stage 1 Screening: Early September 2026. Stage 2: First week of September 2026. Stage 3 Preparation: 3–5 days after Stage 2. Stage 3 Grand Finale: Second week of September 2026. Rules: Stage 1 is an individual submission round. Qualified participants will be grouped into balanced four-member teams for Stages 2 and 3 by the Organising Committee. All Stage 1 submissions must follow the prescribed video duration, recording guidelines, MP4 specifications, and file naming format. Evaluation across all stages will be strictly stance-neutral and merit-based.