2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament
2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament
June 14-19, 2026
Richmond, VA
The Richmond Forum has a rich history of hosting some of the most thought-provoking and influential speakers from around the world. Over the years, they’ve ignited meaningful conversations on a wide range of topics, from politics to science to the arts.
By partnering together, we can shape a brighter future for our students, our communities, and our nation while also creating a tremendous educational opportunity for our programs – there is no better fit than partnering with The Richmond Forum’s Speech & Debate initiative to help usher in the next generation of leaders at the 2026 National Tournament.
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Sapphire Level
RICHARD BITNER
JAMES M. COPELAND
LANGGIN VENTURES, LLC
TOM AND VICKI ROLLINS
BOB AND SALLI STOCKTON
JOE AND PAM WYCOFF
Emerald Level
DR. MIKE EDMONDS
A. C. ELEY FUND
CARMENDALE FERNANDES FUND
THE JEPS FOUNDATION
VICTOR JIH
ADAM AND ASHLEY JOHNSON
HAROLD C. KELLER FUND
MCCARTHEY FAMILY FOUNDATION
HARLAND B. MITCHELL FUND
LANNY D. AND B. J. NAEGELIN FUND
THE RICHARD DAVOUD DONCHIAN FOUNDATION
SANDRA SILVERS FUND
RICHARD B. SODIKOW FUND
WILLIAM WOODS TATE, JR., FUND
TINA WANG FUND















































