SpeechMaze · The Global Youth Speaking Championship
Let's inspire kids
to speak up.
SpeechMaze is the Global Youth Speaking Championship, hosted by TalkMaze. A virtual stage where kids ages 5 to 14 from across the world showcase their voice, creativity, and leadership through the art of speech.
Most kids never get a stage.
This is theirs.
Four things SpeechMaze gives your child that classrooms don't.
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Boost Confidence
Speaking in front of an audience helps young people overcome shyness and develop self-assurance.
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Develop Lifelong Skills
Learning to express ideas clearly and persuasively benefits participants in school, career, and beyond.
- 03
Creativity & Critical Thinking
Crafting a speech encourages critical thinking, organization, and creative expression.
- 04
Gain Experience & Prizes
Winners receive exciting rewards, and all participants gain valuable, lifelong experience.
How It Works
Two rounds. One stage. Your speaker.
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Register today
Sign up below and reserve your spot in the competition.
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Round 1 — Submit your speech
You'll receive an email with instructions on preparing and submitting your speech video. All submissions are due by September 30, 2026.
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Round 2 — The live virtual final
Finalists are announced around October 15 and invited to compete live on November 7, 2026 (1 PM EST / 10 AM PST) in front of an audience and a panel of judges.
Helping Kids Build Confidence
Real families. Real growth.
I sincerely recommend TalkMaze for everyone. The entire team is simply amazing. My 10 year old went from 0 to 100 real quick.
Omotola A.
Google Review
Our experience with TalkMaze has enriched our daughter's life. She recently participated in the TalkMaze Speech Competition and placed as a finalist by being awarded the "Rising Star" Award.
Bina J.
Google Review
The coaches are amazing and my daughter had her first public speaking experience with them. I highly recommend. My daughter's confidence boosted after her first time interaction with TalkMaze staff.
Wasy Z.
Google Review
Upcoming Event
The Live Virtual Final
Free to enter. Limited spots per age category.
Final Round
1:00 PM EST · 10:00 AM PST
Virtual · Audience & judges
Round 1 submissions due September 30, 2026
Every young person has a powerful story to tell.
That's the whole thing. SpeechMaze exists to give kids ages 5 to 14 a real stage, a real audience, and a real reason to find the words they've been holding onto. We don't care if they're shy or already on student council. We just want them to know what it feels like to be heard.
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