Second Agora Speakers Marathon
Jan 30-31, 2021
What is Agora Speakers International?
The Agora Speakers International Foundation is a European secular educational charity that empowers people to become brilliant communicators and confident leaders who will be actively building a better world.
We provide a specialized educational program focused on developing leadership, public speaking, critical thinking, and debating skills.
Our training system does not involve teachers or classes. To learn and improve, our members use our online training materials and join one or more Agora local clubs where they meet, practice and receive peer feedback regularly in a friendly and supportive environment. At the same time, they participate in and lead real-world projects that leave a lasting effect in their communities.
Founded in 2016, we now have an active presence in over 70 countries through over 150 clubs worldwide.
As a true charity, for clubs that are open to everyone all our activities and educational materials are totally free, with no sign-up, membership or chartering costs of any kind, nor any kind of mandatory purchases. Starting a local club is also free.
What is an Agora Speakers Marathon?
An Agora Marathon is a round-the-clock non-stop succession of different Agora club meetings. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet other members, see how other clubs manage their sessions, experience new ideas, and make new connections. And of course, participate in a lot of educational activities related to public speaking, critical thinking and debating.
If you've never before attended an Agora meeting, or if you're curious about our Foundation, feel free to join any of the meetings.
What is the Schedule of the Marathon?
The planned schedule is as follows (please note that all times are UTC/GMT times). All meetings are in English unless stated otherwise.
Although all clubs follow the Agora system and the Agora educational program, there may be many variations and surprises.
All meetings will be using Zoom and will share the same meeting link. If you join via phone, the meeting ID is 824 5769 2737, and the access key: Agora. Please join at the beginning of the time slot/meeting rather than popping up in the middle.
Please note that the whole marathon will be recorded and published on the Agora Youtube Channel. If you join, you consent to this.
| Time Slot |
Clubs |
Countries |
Organizer |
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| January 30th |
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| 03:00 - 05:00 UTC |
Achievers Agora Youth |
Jakarta, Indonesia |
Michael Nicholson |
| 05:00 - 07:00 UTC |
Gray Matter |
Jakarta, Indonesia |
Michael Nicholson |
| 07:00 - 09:00 UTC |
Agora Speakers Singapore |
Singapore |
Gea Ban Peng |
| 09:00 - 11:00 UTC |
Multi-club joint meeting |
Makassar, Lombok & Bima Indonesia |
Michael Nicholson |
| 11:00 - 13:00 UTC |
Nepal / Accra |
Nepal, Ghana |
Ravi Bhattarai |
| 13:00 - 15:00 UTC |
Agora Speakers Venezuela |
Venezuela |
|
| 15:00 - 17:00 UTC |
Multi-club joint meeting (Spanish) |
Paraguay, Austria, Argentina, and Spain |
Jose Manuel Ropero Tagua |
| 17:00 - 18:00 UTC |
Agora Speakers Winnipeg |
Canada |
Fred Jones |
| 18:00 - 19:00 UTC |
IAFO Speakers Guanare (Spanish) |
Venezuela |
Francisco Torrealba |
| 19:00 - 21:00 UTC |
Multi-club joint meeting (Spanish) |
Mexico and El Salvador |
William Martinez |
| 21:00 - 23:00 UTC |
Argentina (Spanish) |
Argentina |
Gaby Castillo |
| 23:00 - 01:00 UTC |
Club de Lideres Hispanos Maryland (Spanish) |
USA |
Adriana Pelaez |
| January 31st |
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| 01:00 - 03:00 UTC |
Agora Speakers Quito |
Ecuador |
Tania Soledad Guerra |
| 03:00 - 05:00 UTC |
Agora Speakers Tokyo |
Japan |
Drian Von Golden |
| 05:00 - 07:00 UTC |
Visakha Orators |
India |
Koka Prasad |
| 07:00 - 09:00 UTC |
Visakha Orators Youth |
India |
Vyjayanthi Pakala |
| 09:00 - 10:00 UTC |
A1 Speakers |
UK & Romania |
Les Hodgson |
| 10:00 - 11:00 UTC |
Newcastle Speakers |
UK & Romania |
Gabriela Laslau |
| 11:00 - 12:00 UTC |
Agora Speakers Colombo |
Sri Lanka |
Jeremy Weeresinghe |
How can I join?
You can join at the beginning of any slot by using Zoom and following the meeting link, or by entering the meeting Id and access key if you join by phone
- Meeting link.
- Meeting ID - 824 5769 2737, and the access key: Agora.
Organizers
General Coordinator: Ana Clara Spitz Manzo
Agora Speakers Marathon Song - Drian Von Golden and Emma Claire Davis
Institutional video: Glenda Baños
Promotional video production: Domingos Mateus Valente
Design, Photos, and Backgrounds: Koka Prasad, Krissia Flores, Elizabeth Rivera, Sandra Lopez
General Coordination - English Sessions: Hélène Kemmere, Michael Nicholson, Koka Prasad
General Coordination - Spanish Sessions: Ana Borja, Gaby Castillo, William Martinez, Jose Manuel Ropero Tagua
Technical Support and Meeting Recording: Tania Soledad Guerra