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SUMMARY:المؤتمر الدولي الأول للمناظرة والحوار
DESCRIPTION:QatarDebate Center\n        ICDD III · 2027\n      \n      \n        Overview\n        Themes\n        Dates\n        Committees\n        Background Paper\n        Submit Abstract\n      \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \n      \n      A conference where rigorous scholarship and lived debate practice are in genuine conversation. \n      \n      \n        \n          Edition\n          ICDD III\n        \n        \n        \n          Dates\n          June 1–2\, 2027\n        \n        \n        \n          Location\n          Doha\, Qatar\n        \n        \n        \n          Languages\n          Arabic & English\n        \n      \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \n      Conference Overview\n      About ICDD III\n      \n      \n      \n        \n          The International Conference on Debate and Dialogue (ICDD) is an academic platform convened by QatarDebate Center\, an initiative of Qatar Foundation. The Center has been the driving force behind Arabic competitive debate for over a decade — establishing the first structured Arabic debate ecosystem\, launching the International Universities Debating Championship (IUDC) in 2011 and the International Schools Debating Championship (ISDC) in 2012\, and building thriving debate communities among young people aged 15 to 25 across dozens of countries. That practice-first legacy gives the ICDD its distinctive character: a conference where rigorous scholarship and lived debate practice are in genuine conversation\, uniting academics\, researchers\, educators\, practitioners\, and graduate students from around the world.\n         \n        \n          Now in its third edition\, ICDD III invites researchers\, scholars\, educators\, and debate practitioners to contribute theoretical\, empirical\, and applied work across three interrelated themes: argumentation theory and its applications\, debate in education\, and the emerging relationship between debate and artificial intelligence. The conference will be held in Doha on June 1–2\, 2027. Contributions are welcome in Arabic and English.\n         \n      \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \n      Research Themes\n      Conference Themes\n      \n      \n      \n        Papers are invited across three interrelated themes. Click any theme to read the full description and explore possible directions for contributions.\n       \n\n      \n        \n          1\n          \n            Theme 01\n            Theoretical and Applied Argumentation\n            Argumentation theory sits at the crossroads of philosophy\, linguistics\, rhetoric\, and Islamic intellectual history — encompassing both foundational theoretical inquiry and its application to concrete social\, political\, and media contexts.\n          \n          \n        \n        \n          \n            Argumentation theory sits at the crossroads of philosophy\, linguistics\, rhetoric\, and Islamic intellectual history. This theme encompasses both foundational theoretical inquiry and its application to concrete social\, political\, and media contexts.\n          \n          Possible Directions\n          \n          \n            Islamic Argumentation\n            The Islamic scholarly tradition has produced a rich and sophisticated body of argumentation theory\, spanning ʿilm al-munāẓara\, uṣūl al-fiqh\, kalām\, and philosophical dialectics. We invite papers that critically engage with this tradition by reconstructing its epistemic norms\, examining the distinctive features of its dialogical reasoning\, and tracing its transmission and transformation across intellectual history\, while also addressing broader questions such as how Islamic argumentative traditions can inform contemporary deliberative practices. \n          \n          \n            Comparative Argumentation\n            We particularly encourage scholarship that bridges Western argumentation theories — such as pragma-dialectics\, Toulmin's model\, and the new rhetoric — with the Arabic-Islamic tradition. Contributions may explore points of convergence and divergence in criteria of argument validity\, the ethics of disagreement\, and the epistemology of dialogue. Contributions may also address questions such as: What are the limitations of current Western models in non-Western contexts? Comparative work that moves beyond descriptive comparison toward deeper philosophical engagement is especially welcome. \n          \n          \n            Societal\, Political\, and Media Applications\n            This strand focuses on the role of argumentation in real-world contexts\, including political discourse\, conflict resolution\, and digital media environments. We invite both empirical and analytical studies that examine how argumentation shapes public reasoning\, particularly in polarized or fragmented media landscapes. Relevant topics include visual argumentation\, algorithmic framing\, and cross-cultural dialogue in multilateral settings\, as well as the role of argument in constructing narratives of peace and conflict\, with particular attention to Arabic and Islamic contexts. \n          \n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n          2\n          \n            Theme 02\n            Debate and Education\n            Debate is increasingly recognized as a high-impact pedagogical practice. This theme calls for research that engages the educational ecosystem as a whole — with particular attention to curriculum design\, teachers' professional development\, and students' learning outcomes.\n          \n          \n        \n        \n          \n            Debate is increasingly recognized as a high-impact pedagogical practice. However\, its empirical foundation remains underdeveloped\, particularly in Arabic-speaking educational contexts. In response\, this theme calls for research that engages the educational ecosystem as a whole\, with particular attention to three key areas: curriculum design\, teachers' professional development\, and students' learning outcomes.\n          \n          Possible Directions\n          \n          \n            Curriculum and Pedagogy\n            Possible directions include integrating debate into school and university curricula across disciplines; training educators in argumentation pedagogy and dialogic teaching methods; and measuring the impact of debate practice on 21st-century skills such as critical thinking\, collaboration\, and communication\, as well as on ethical reasoning\, identity formation\, and academic performance. \n          \n          \n            Empirical and Experimental Research\n            Experimental and quasi-experimental studies are especially welcome\, particularly those that examine the measurable effects of structured debate programs on critical thinking outcomes across K–12 and higher education. Research designs\, including pre-registered studies with ongoing data collection\, are also eligible for submission. \n          \n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n          3\n          \n            Theme 03\n            Debate and Artificial Intelligence\n            The rapid growth of large language models and AI-assisted reasoning tools raises urgent questions for the argumentation community. This theme explores AI's transformative role in debate practice\, drawing on computational linguistics\, ethical theory\, and human–AI interaction.\n          \n          \n        \n        \n          \n            The rapid growth of large language models and AI-assisted reasoning tools raises urgent questions for the argumentation community. This theme explores AI's transformative role in debate practice\, drawing on computational linguistics\, ethical theory\, and human–AI interaction.\n          \n          Possible Directions\n          \n          \n            Argument Mining and Arabic NLP\n            The capacity of contemporary AI systems to detect\, model\, and evaluate argument schemes\, fallacies\, and dialogical moves in Arabic natural language\, alongside the development of computational approaches to argument mining and culturally sensitive Arabic argumentation corpora. \n          \n          \n            AI Tools for Debate Training\n            The design and assessment of AI-powered tools for debate training\, coaching\, and adjudication\, as well as the use of large language models in simulating munāẓara and structured dialogue. \n          \n          \n            Bias\, Credibility\, and the Ethics of AI-Mediated Persuasion\n            Particular attention is invited to questions of bias\, credibility\, and manipulation in AI-generated arguments\, and to the broader ethical and epistemic implications of AI-mediated persuasion for public deliberation and collective reasoning. \n          \n        \n      \n\n    \n  \n\n  \n    \n      Key Milestones\n      Important Dates\n      \n\n      \n        \n          \n            Date\n            Milestone\n          \n        \n        \n          \n            May 10\, 2026\n            Start of abstract submissions\n          \n          \n            August 1\, 2026\n            Deadline for abstract submissions\n          \n          \n            September 15\, 2026\n            Announcement of accepted abstracts & opening of full paper submissions\n          \n          \n            December 1\, 2026\n            Deadline for full paper submission\n          \n          \n            February 17\, 2027\n            Announcement of accepted papers\n          \n          \n            March 28\, 2027\n            Deadline for submitting final camera-ready papers\n          \n          \n            June 1–2\, 2027\n            Conference — Doha\, Qatar\n          \n        \n      \n\n      \n        Submissions will be received through the conference's dedicated platform. For any inquiries\, please contact the Academic & Research Program at: Qdacademics@qf.edu.qa\n       \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \n      Organisation\n      Conference Committees\n      \n\n      \n        \n          Steering Committee\n          \n            \n              Dr. Hayat Maarafi\n              Executive Director\, QatarDebate Center\n            \n            \n              Mr. Abdulrahman Al-Subaie\n              Programs Director\, QatarDebate Center\n            \n            \n              Mr. Mohammad Khader\n              Academic & Research Lead\, QatarDebate Center\n            \n            \n              Dr. Elmekdad Shehab\n              Academic & Research Advisor\, QatarDebate Center\n            \n          \n        \n\n        \n          Organizing Committee\n          \n            \n              Baraa Al-Ahmar\n            \n            \n              Manar Khabaz\n            \n          \n        \n      \n\n      \n        Scientific Committee\n        \n          \n            Abdellatif Sellami\, Ph.D.\n            Director of Education Research Center — Qatar University\, Qatar\n          \n          \n            AbdulGabbar Al-Sharafi\, Ph.D.\n            Senior QD Fellow\n            Associate Professor of Linguistics — Sultan Qaboos University\, Oman\n          \n          \n            Ali Al-Sanad\, Ph.D.\n            Assistant Professor of Islamic Philosophy — PAAET\, Kuwait\n          \n          \n            Ali Al-Omari\, Ph.D.\n            Assistant Professor of Theology & Islamic Philosophy — Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University\, Türkiye\n          \n          \n            Ali Al-Zawqari\, Ph.D.\n            Senior QD Fellow\n            Postdoctoral Researcher in Artificial Intelligence — Vrije Universiteit Brussel\, Belgium\n          \n          \n            Bader Al-Shatti\, M.A.\n            QD Ambassador\n            Public Schools Educational District Supervisor\, Ministry of Education — Kuwait\n          \n          \n            Daifallah Al-Subhi\, Ph.D. Candidate\n            QD Fellowship Lead\n            Doctoral Candidate in Law — University of Pittsburgh\, USA\n          \n          \n            Daniel Mejia Saldarriaga\, Ph.D. Candidate\n            Doctoral Researcher of Philosophy — University of Windsor\, Canada\n          \n          \n            Dr. Elmekdad Shehab\, Ph.D.\n            Academic & Research Advisor · Ph.D. in Gulf Studies & Ph.D. in Culture Studies — QatarDebate Center\n          \n          \n            Elizabeth Ismail\, Ph.D. Candidate\n            Doctoral Researcher of Philosophy — University of Windsor\, Canada\n          \n          \n            Hayat Maarafi\, Ph.D.\n            Executive Director · Ph.D. in Psycholinguistics — QatarDebate Center\n          \n          \n            Heba Raouf Ezzat\, Ph.D.\n            Assistant Professor of Political Theory — Ibn Haldun University\, Türkiye\n          \n          \n            Ilyess Gouissem\, Ph.D.\n            Professor of Quran Sciences & Interpretation — Ez-zitouna University\, Tunisia\n          \n          \n            Katharina Stevens\, Ph.D.\n            Co-editor\, Informal Logic Journal\n            Assistant Professor of Philosophy — University of Lethbridge\, Canada\n          \n          \n            Maja Nenadović\, Ph.D.\n            Debate Coach & Political Consultant — Croatia\n          \n          \n            Mohammad Khader\, M.A.\n            Academic & Research Lead · M.A. in Digital Humanities & Societies — QatarDebate Center\n          \n          \n            Mohammed Al-Merri\, Ph.D. Candidate\n            QD Ambassador\n            Lecturer of International Relations — Qatar University\, Qatar\n          \n          \n            Muhammad A. Rehman\, M.A.\n            English Debate Instructor · M.A. in Education Public Policy — QatarDebate Center\n          \n          \n            Muhammed Komath\, M.A.\n            QD Fellow\n            Researcher in Islamic History & Philosophy — QatarDebate Center\n          \n          \n            Mutaz Al-Khatib\, Ph.D.\n            Associate Professor of Methodology & Ethics — Hamad Bin Khalifa University\, Qatar\n          \n          \n            Pierre Boulos\, Ph.D.\n            Senior QD Fellow\n            Associate Professor of Philosophy — University of Windsor\, Canada\n          \n          \n            Rahmi Oruç\, Ph.D.\n            ArguMunazara\n            Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature — Ibn Haldun University\, Türkiye\n          \n          \n            Walter Edward Young\, Ph.D.\n            Senior Researcher & Lecturer of Islamic Studies — McGill University\, Canada\n          \n          \n            Yehia Mohamed\, Ph.D.\n            Associate Teaching Professor of Arabic Language — Georgetown University\, Qatar\n          \n          \n            Zouhair Mednini\, Ph.D.\n            Associate Professor of Islamic Philosophy — Ez-zitouna University\, Tunisia\n          \n        \n        More members to be announced soon.\n      \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \n      \n        Conference Document\n        Download the Background Paper\n        The full background paper provides the scholarly and contextual rationale for this edition's three themes. Authors are encouraged to read it before preparing their submissions. \n      \n      \n        PDF\n        Download Background Paper\n      \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \n      Get in Touch\n      Do You Have More Questions?\n      Email the Academic & Research Program team directly: \n      qdacademics@qf.org.qa\n      \n      Submissions are received exclusively through the conference's dedicated submission platform. \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \n      © QatarDebate Center — Qatar Foundation  |  \n      3rd International Conference on Debate & Dialogue · Doha\, June 1–2\, 2027  | \n      qdacademics@qf.org.qa
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