What is the Wise Talks Competition?
Wise Talks is a global competition open to children aged 11 to 16 years. The competition will be held in both English and Urdu.
Will this competition be held online?
No, the competition will take place in three stages:
1. Regional Competitions – According to ELMS policy, a regional competition will be held in any area where at least six entries are received in a single category.
2. National Competition – Winners from the regional rounds will be invited to Islamabad for the national competition.
3. International Competition – The top two boys and two girls from the English national competition will qualify for the Najaf competition.
How can I participate?
You can participate by clicking the link below and filling out the Google Form with your basic details:
👉 https://forms.gle/VEzuzhmh85yJwKRA6
Who will cover the travel expenses?
– Regional Competitions – Participants will need to arrange their own travel, but accommodation will be provided by ELMS.
– National Competition – ELMS will cover both travel and accommodation costs for participants selected for the Islamabad competition.
– International Competition – The organization will bear the cost of tickets and accommodation for participants traveling to Najaf, Iraq.
In which cities will the regional competitions be held?
ELMS has planned to hold regional competitions in eight cities:
📍 Lahore, Multan, Karachi, Hyderabad, Gilgit, Kohat, Quetta, and Muzaffarabad.
If a particular category receives fewer than six participants in any city, that competition will be merged with the nearest regional event.
How should participants prepare for the competition?
Wise Talks, in collaboration with ELMS, has created a detailed guide covering all aspects of preparation, from topic selection to research and presentation.
You can access the document here:
📖 Competition Preparation Guide
Wise Talks Competition Preparation Guide
Wise Talks Registration Form
Wise Talks Competitions - 2025
