Speakers' Forum

What Speakers' Forum does

Speakers' Forum is a non-commercial student organization operating exclusively within Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (SVCE), Sriperumbudur, Chennai, India. Founded around 2019, the forum develops public speaking, debating, diplomatic-simulation, and leadership skills among SVCE engineering students. Its event portfolio includes the annual flagship SVCEMUN debate battle, the intra-college INTRA-MUN simulation, a Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (TNLA) Youth Parliament, parliamentary debates through the DEBSOC sub-brand, Model UN through the MUNSOC sub-brand, cultural events (Callibarations) targeting freshers, and a recurring Investiture Ceremony transitioning annual leadership. Supporting programs include a Mentorship Program, Language Training Program, and a Computer-Assisted Language Learning offering focused on pronunciation, accent, and fluency.

Name

Speakers' Forum

Legal name

Speakers' Forum

Website

https://speakersforum.co.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Speakers' Forum is a non-commercial student organization at Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (SVCE), Chennai, that runs free on-campus programs in public speaking, Model UN, parliamentary debate, and leadership for SVCE engineering students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Public Speaking and Debate Programs

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Debate Academies & Speech Coaching Centers (EDAMAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School Public Speaking & Debate Clubs (EDAMAOAB), Speech & Debate Competition Preparation (Events, Extemp, Impromptu) (EDAMAOAF), Online Public Speaking & Debate Programs (Live/Recorded) (EDAMAOAD)

Keywords

• Student debating forums
• Model UN simulations
• Public speaking training
• Youth parliament programs
• Leadership development workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership/Participation: Free student organization providing services at no cost to participants. Funded through SVCE college support and volunteer efforts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Speakers' Forum is a student-run organization at Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (SVCE) that delivers free public-speaking, debate, diplomacy, and leadership-development programming to SVCE students. Its offerings include Model United Nations simulations (INTRA-MUN, SVCEMUN), a Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Youth Parliament, parliamentary debates, language and soft-skills training, structured mentorship, and preparatory workshops such as Arasiyal 101. All programs are delivered on campus at SVCE facilities and are funded through college support and volunteer effort rather than participant fees.

Product overview

Speakers' Forum is a single unified platform at SVCE for student leadership development through public speaking, debate, and governance simulations. It operates through its core offerings including INTRA-MUN (intra-college Model UN), SVCEMUN (annual flagship MUN event), and TNLA Youth Parliament (Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly simulation), supported by specialized sub-brands MUNSOC and DEBSOC. The platform complements its event portfolio with services like Language Training, Mentorship Programs, and Computer-Assisted Language Learning. The organization functions as a student forum, not a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SVCEMUNSOC: SVCE MUN Society - a vibrant platform for debate, diplomacy, and discussion. Started with Parliamentary Debates, moved to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly simulations, and hosts INTRA-MUN events.
• MUNSOC
• DEBSOC

Products and services

• Speakers' Forum Platform A student leadership and public-speaking development platform at Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering that organizes debates, Model United Nations simulations, youth parliaments, and cultural events to nurture communication skills and build confidence among SVCE students.
• INTRA-MUN An intra-college Model United Nations simulation organized by the SVCE MUN Society (SVCEMUNSOC/MUNSOC), where SVCE students step into the roles of diplomats and world leaders to debate pressing global issues including climate change, human rights, security, and economic development.
• SVCEMUN An annual flagship debate battle hosted by Speakers' Forum featuring multiple committee simulations including UNGA, IPL, WAR Council, AIPPM, and International Press Corps, where delegates from across SVCE and beyond engage in formal committee-style debate.
• Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (TNLA) Youth Parliament A mock Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly session where students assume the roles of Members of Legislative Assembly to debate real governance and policy issues, providing practical exposure to legislative processes and democratic discourse.
• Arasiyal 101 Workshop A preparatory workshop that familiarizes delegates with parliamentary procedures, debating formats, and the flow of assembly discussions, equipping them with confidence and clarity before youth parliament events.
• Language Training Program Continuous exclusive sessions held to enhance students' soft skills including people skills, leadership, interview preparation, and effective communication for academic and professional settings.
• Mentorship Program Language training and public-speaking development provided beyond college hours through a carefully crafted syllabus, including ice-breaking sessions and workshops for student volunteers.
• Computer-Assisted Language Learning Language learning program enabling students to fine-tune their accent, pronunciation, and fluency through technology-assisted instruction.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Christ University MUN Society (Bangalore): Student-led MUN and debate society at a major Indian university, hosting annual conferences and training. Comparable activity mix (MUN, debate, parliamentary simulations) to Speakers' Forum.
• Delhi University Debating Society (DUDS): Student debating body at the University of Delhi, running parliamentary debates and MUN-style events. Comparable as a college-anchored debate/public speaking forum targeting Indian university students.
• BITS Pilani MUN / Debating Society: Student-led MUN and debate forum at a top Indian engineering campus. Comparable target audience (engineering students) and activity set (MUN conferences, parliamentary debates, training).
• St. Xavier's College MUN Society (Mumbai): Student-run MUN and debate society at a leading Indian college, hosting intra- and inter-college MUNs, parliamentary debates, and training. Directly comparable to Speakers' Forum in structure, activity mix, and target audience.
• IIT Bombay Mood Indigo MUN / Debating Society: Premier Indian engineering college debate and MUN circuit. Comparable as a student-run public speaking and Model UN forum within an Indian engineering college, with multi-format events and large student participation.

Broad incumbents

• Toastmasters International: Global non-profit focused on public speaking and leadership development with a structured club-and-curriculum model. Comparable to Speakers' Forum in mission (building communication and leadership skills) but operates at vastly larger scale across 145+ countries, including India; relevant as a benchmark for how a club-based speaking organization can scale.
• IIMUN (Indian International Model United Nations): India's largest MUN organizer, running conferences across schools and colleges. Comparable in that it organizes MUN simulations and leadership programming for Indian students, though it operates as a paid conference business rather than a free student club.

Others

• MUN Institute: Online MUN training and resources platform serving students and advisors globally. Comparable in offering structured public speaking/diplomacy training to MUN participants, but as a paid online curriculum rather than a free campus club.
• Harvard Model United Nations (HMUN): Student-organized international MUN conference. Comparable activity category (MUN simulation and diplomacy training) but operates as a premier global benchmark rather than a campus-based club.

Regional players

• Youth Parliament Foundation of India: Organizer of legislative simulation and youth parliament programs in India. Comparable as it runs mock legislative assembly experiences similar to Speakers' Forum's TNLA Youth Parliament, but at a national, multi-state level rather than a single campus.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/sf_svce
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/speaker-forum

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Funding overview

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