Established in 2005, The Qatar Talks is the annual flagship initiative of International Competent Communicators (ICC), a non-profit organization founded on the principle of Community Social Responsibility (CSR). What began as a purposeful initiative has grown into a nationally respected platform, proudly marking its 20th Edition Grand Finale in December 2025.
‘The Qatar Talks’ is built around two distinct categories. The Youth Category empowers school students to develop confidence, clarity of thought, and ethical expression at an early stage, with schools playing a vital role in mentoring and nurturing young talent. The Adult Category brings together university undergraduates, young professionals, and adults, providing a platform for thoughtful ideas, meaningful storytelling, and persuasive communication in a spirit of healthy competition.
All registered participants advance through Pre-Qualifying rounds, assessed by independent judges using clearly published and transparent judging criteria. The most accomplished speakers progress to the Grand Finale, the pinnacle of the journey, where finalists perform at the highest level. Champions are recognised with cash prizes, sponsor gifts, and formal honours, celebrating excellence, discipline, and growth.
Anchored in ICC’s CSR-driven mission, The Qatar Talks continues to strengthen voices, cultivate leadership, and inspire positive contribution, affirming the enduring power of communication to shape individuals, communities, and the nation.
The journey, made possible by the vision and dedication of our founder, marks its 20th edition in 2025. Over two decades, The Qatar Talks has proudly noted the benefit to thousands of residents.
Choose your stage. Find your voice. Compete, connect, and shine.
The Youth Contest is a focused platform for school students, designed to build confidence, clarity of
thought, and effective communication. Open to students within the defined youth age categories, it
encourages participants to express ideas with creativity, discipline, and purpose in a healthy competition
environment.
Schools play a vital role by identifying, mentoring, and nominating students, and by
nurturing communication skills, leadership, and mutual respect. Through structured guidance and
participation, the Youth Contest helps develop articulate, confident, and socially responsible young
individuals.
The Adult Contest is a structured platform open to university undergraduates, young professionals, and
adults residing in Qatar, including Qatari nationals and expatriates. It focuses on strengthening
communication skills, critical thinking, and confident expression through thoughtful ideas, meaningful
storytelling, and persuasive speaking in a healthy competition environment.
Universities,
organizations, and individuals support this initiative by encouraging participation and mentoring speakers,
helping nurture articulate communicators who contribute positively to society and leadership.
All registered contestants begin their journey in the Pre-Qualifying rounds, where performances are
evaluated by independent judges using clearly published judging criteria, ensuring fairness, consistency,
and transparency. From these rounds, the most outstanding speakers are selected as finalists.
The
Grand Finale is the pinnacle of the contest, bringing finalists together in a spirit of healthy competition
to deliver their finest performances. Guided by the same independent judging and published criteria,
Champions are chosen and honoured with cash prizes, sponsor gifts, and formal recognition—celebrating
excellence, dedication, and the power of purposeful communication.
