Kompetisi Debat Bahasa Indonesia

Critical Thinking, Eloquence & National Discourse

A premier parliamentary debate arena empowering aspiring student delegates to articulate persuasive arguments, exchange intellectual perspectives, and cultivate visionary leadership

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Samat Mascot - UNAS FEST 2026
Competition Highlights

Key Information at a Glance

Delegation Format

3 Members / Team

Delegation from the same institution

Registration Fee

Registration Closed

Registration period has officially ended

Competition Format

Asian Parliamentary System

High School Students (SMA/SMK/Sederajat Jabodetabek)

Grand Final & Stages

Offline Stage at Universitas Nasional

Online Preliminary Heats

About The Competition

Event Overview & Background

Official Debate Theme 2026

“Mengurangi Kesenjangan Pendidikan untuk Meningkatkan Kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia Melalui Tata Kelola yang Baik di Indonesia”

This theme is curated to inspire intellectual consciousness among youth delegates, critically examining disparities in educational facilities, curriculum accessibility, and governance integrity to cultivate transformative national solutions.

The Premier Debate Arena across Jabodetabek

Kompetisi Debat Bahasa Indonesia (KDBI) UNAS FEST 2026 is a prestigious regional championship designed to foster critical thinking, diplomatic eloquence, and intellectual sportsmanship for High School Students (SMA/SMK/Sederajat Jabodetabek).

With an exclusive quota limited strictly to 16 school delegations, teams will compete through high-stakes parliamentary heats, advancing from online preliminary rounds to the Grand Final and Awarding Ceremony at Universitas Nasional.

Delegate Values & BenefitsWhy Join KDBI

Critical Rigor & Persuasive Logic

Sharpening analytical thinking, evidentiary policy deconstruction, and rapid rebuttal proficiency under Asian Parliamentary standards.

Jabodetabek Delegate Network

Building valuable intellectual connections and exchanging perspectives alongside 16 premier high school delegations across Jabodetabek.

Institutional Honors & Credentials

Receiving an official certificate decreed by the Rector of Universitas Nasional and championship trophies, validating competitive excellence.

Officially sanctioned by Universitas Nasional and adjudicated by certified professional debate judges.
Competition Timeline

Key Dates & Roadmap

Delegate Eligibility & Rules

Delegate Rules & Regulations

01

Official Registration Portal

Participants must register through the official registration link provided on the UNAS FEST website.

02

High School Eligibility

Participants must be active High School Students (SMA/SMK/Sederajat) from educational institutions registered with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen).

03

Delegation & Speaker Format

Each team consists of 3 members (all male, all female, or mixed). Each school is permitted to send a maximum of 2 teams (delegations). Selected speaker positions cannot be altered once the competition commences.

04

Single Institution Mandate

Team members must originate from the same educational institution, though they may represent different classes, majors, or grades.

05

Tournament Guidebook Compliance

Participants are strictly required to comply with all rules and regulations outlined in the official KDBI UNAS FEST 2026 guidebook.

06

Non-Refundable Policy

Registration fees that have been paid are non-refundable under any circumstances should a delegation withdraw its participation.

07

Team Moniker & Ethics

Each team must create a team moniker relevant to the UNAS FEST 2026 theme that contains no ethnic, religious, racial, or societal sensitivity (SARA).

Complete Tournament Handbook

Looking for In-Depth Tournament Guidelines?

Detailed information regarding match mechanics, adjudication rubrics, speaker time limits, motion selection, and comprehensive technical rules are fully compiled inside the official guidebook.

Board of Adjudicators

Meet the Panel of Adjudicators

Nicko Candra, S.H
Justo Mascot

Nicko Candra, S.H

Debate Adjudicator

Bdn. Taqiyya Hasya Tsabitha, S. Keb
Cielo Mascot

Bdn. Taqiyya Hasya Tsabitha, S. Keb

Debate Adjudicator

Raihan Zhafran Prayogi
Samat Mascot

Raihan Zhafran Prayogi

Debate Adjudicator

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Competition FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, providing screenshot proof of following UNAS FEST social media accounts is mandatory. Participants must provide proof that they follow the official UNAS FEST accounts using their respective active personal accounts.

Yes, it is mandatory as it is a required submission field. All participants (both Debater 1 and Debater 2) must post the Twibbon on their active personal Instagram accounts and submit proof in the form of screenshots showing the post.

Having a signature from just one authorized official—either the Principal, Vice Principal, or Head of Student Affairs—is sufficient, provided that the letter carries an official signature and the school's stamp.

All active High School Students (SMA/SMK/Sederajat) from educational institutions registered with Kemendikdasmen (Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education).

Yes, schools are allowed to register delegations with a maximum limit of 2 teams per school. Each team must consist of 3 different active students.

Participants may request an official payment receipt directly from the designated committee. However, please note that receipt requests cannot be made abruptly or on the day of the competition.

Each team must create a team name that aligns with the UNAS FEST 2026 theme and does not contain any elements of hate speech, prejudice, or discrimination related to ethnicity, religion, race, and societal groups (SARA).

We apologize, but registration fees are strictly non-refundable once paid, should a participant or team decide to cancel their participation.

Participants are required to attend the Technical Meeting (TM) and Seminar, or at the very least send one designated representative from the team.

Yes, participants are required to share the official KDBI flyer on their personal Instagram Stories as well as upload the UNAS FEST 2026 Twibbon.

For the latest updates regarding registration, technical meeting, competition schedules, and other regulations, participants can contact the designated contact person or follow the official social media channels of KDBI UNAS FEST 2026.

Ready to Compete in Kompetisi Debat Bahasa Indonesia?

Registration is officially open for delegations nationwide. Secure your team's slot through the official Caturnawa portal before the deadline.