The International Young Philosopher’s Conference (IYPC) is Status Quo’s annual flagship conference for youth in philosophy. The event convenes hundreds of students across the world with the purpose of learning, connecting, and inspiring. Attendees are given the opportunity to immerse themselves in thought-provoking workshops, meet like-minded peers, and learn from incredible keynote speakers. Following the conference is a case competition; in this event, participants are given an ethical dilemma and are tasked with delivering a 20-minute presentation to defend their stance on the dilemma. IYPC is a beginner-friendly event with hundreds of dollars in cash prizes available to winners at the case competition. 

One of the most important priorities of the Status Quo Project is having accessible opportunities for all youth, regardless of socioeconomic status. We strongly believe that cost should not be a prohibitive factor in accessing education and opportunity. As a result, IYPC is 100% free of charge.