ICT Academy Youth Talk Contest 2024 Talkathon

Organisation : ICT Academy
Contest Name : “ICT Academy Youth Talk” Talkathon Contest 2024
Applicable For : UG/PG students
Last Date : Yet to be announced
Website : https://youth.ictacademy.in/talk2024/

What is ICT Academy Youth Talk Contest?

“ICT Academy Youth Talk” Talkathon Contest 2024 is organized by ICT Academy. Student currently pursuing full-time Graduation / Post Graduation in ICT Academy member colleges in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The contest will be conducted in 7 regions. The winner of the ICT Academy Youth Talk will be crowned as ‘ICT Academy Youth Icon of the State’ and awarded with a fully paid trip to Singapore.

Contest Process of Talkathon

The contests will happen in 7 regions namely Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Salem, and Puducherry.
Apply online : Students pursuing full-time graduation (UG/PG) in ICT Academy member institutions can register online along with a YouTube link containing a 3-minute video of his/her speech recorded.
Initial Screening : The top 100 will be shortlisted through initial screening in each region (based on a 3-minute video submitted by contestants through YouTube).
Regional Pre-Finals : Out of 100, the Top 10 will be shortlisted in regional pre-finals in each region. (Contestant should deliver 10-minute speech at Regional Partner College in front of jury members)
Regional Finals : One Regional Topper in each region will be identified in Regional Finals. In total, 7 toppers will be identified from 7 regions in the state.
Grand Finals : The top 7 will compete in the Grand Final and the winner will be recognized and awarded with a complimentary educational Tour to Singapore.

How to Apply for Youth Talk?

** Select a Topic
** Register online for the contest and you will receive the login credentials through email
** Prepare persuasive content in English
** Record a 3-minute video of your speech
** Upload the unedited video to your YouTube Channel (Mark it as ‘Unlisted Video’ while uploading)
** Update your YouTube video link with us, using the login credentials provided

Judging Criteria of Youth Talk Contest

** Selection of Topic
** Quality of Content
** Quality of the video submitted
** Language proficiency
** Abide by the timeline

Rules and Regulations of Youth Talk Contest

** Speech should be in English
** Students those who won in the previous editions of ICT Academy Youth Talk are not eligible to participate; if found he/she will be disqualified
** Topics chosen should NOT be controversial, political, or provoking
** If the quality of the video and audio is not good the submission may get rejected
** The video should be recorded indoors, in a calm environment with a plain background
** The speaker should be in the standing pose
** No additional photos, or external videos, should be embedded/shown in the submitted video
** The 3-minute video should be recorded as a single shot with no editing or cuts

Instructions while making video:
** Record your speech indoors with the best possible lighting
** Create a clear presentation space. Remove all unnecessary or distracting items from the speaking background
** Record the video in the plain background in a calm environment
** Place the camera at a 5-7 feet distance from the speaker (if it’s mobile)
** Use the horizontal angle while recording
** Record the video in a standing posture
** Place the camera according to the speaker’s height and try to shoot without shaking
** Try to shoot the video in calm surrounding to avoid noise
** No cuts. No editing of the recorded video
** Upload the final best video on YouTube and save it as an unlisted video

Prizes & Awards of Youth Talk Contest

Regional Level :
First Place : Award + Certificate + Finalist for the Grand Finale with a chance to win a trip to Singapore
Second Place : Award + Certificate
Third Place : Award + Certificate
Grand Final :
First Place : Complimentary Trip to Singapore + Award + Certificate + Title “ICT Academy Youth Icon
Second Place : Award + Certificate
Third Place : Award + Certificate

FAQ on Youth Talk Contest

What is ICT Academy Youth Talk?
ICT Academy Youth Talk is a speech contest for college students to express their ideas, through an inspiring and powerful speech to their peers, thus fostering leadership capabilities among college students.

Who can apply for ICT Academy Youth Talk contest?
The ICT Academy Youth Talk contest is for students pursuing full-time under graduate or post graduate in any discipline, from ICT Academy member institutions in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

What are the stages of the contest?
** The first level of screening – Online (upload a 3-minute video of their talk on YouTube and send us the link.)
** The contest will be conducted in 7 regions viz., Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Salem, and Puducherry
** The top 100 will be shortlisted in each region (online)
** The top 10 will be shortlisted in regional pre-finals in each region. (Contestant should deliver 10-minute speech at Regional Partner College in front of jury members)
** One Regional Topper in each region will be identified in Regional Finals and will be eligible to compete in the Grand Finals.
** Toppers of all 7 regions will compete in the Grand Final and the winner will be recognized as ‘ICT Academy Youth Icon’ and awarded a complimentary educational tour to Singapore.