The AI Debate 2026 | LBS × Cambridge Judge

The AI Debate 2026 | LBS × Cambridge Judge

Join us for The AI Debate 2026, Oxford-style debate between London Business School and Cambridge Judge Business School, bringing together some of the brightest minds to challenge the biggest questions in AI today. Co-hosted by the LBS Data Science & AI Club and the LBS Public Speaking and Debate Society, this event combines deep technical, business, and policy perspectives with the rigour of formal debate.

What to Expect

• 🎤 Oxford-style AI debate: LBS vs Cambridge Judge
• 🧠 Interdisciplinary teams across business, engineering, and policy
• ⚡ Cross-examination and rebuttal rounds
• 🤝 Networking with LBS and Cambridge students, speakers, and judges

Keynote Session

We kick off the event with a keynote:

Cognitive Infrastructure: AI, Critical Thinking, and Learning Systems for the World’s Largest Industry
A forward-looking session exploring how AI is reshaping learning, decision-making, and human capability at scale—and what this means for future leaders.

Debate Motions (The House Believes)

• AI will create more jobs than it destroys in the next decade
• Generative AI is a net positive for human creativity
• AI should be trusted over human experts for high-stakes decisions
• The risks of rapid AI adoption outweigh the rewards

Formal Dinner & Networking

Following the debate, join us for a formal dinner and networking session with Cambridge Judge students, speakers, and judges.

This is a great opportunity to:

• Continue the conversation beyond the debate
• Connect with peers across both schools
• Build relationships within the LBS and Cambridge AI community

(Dinner is optional and ticketed separately)