Welcome to the URA One-Year Anniversary Festival! This celebration marks the anniversary of the founding of the URA, on November 9th, 2019. Over the past year, there have been many ups and downs; accomplishments to celebrate, and mistakes to learn from. Over the course of this week, we will be hosting many live speeches/lectures, some games, as well as a weeklong chess tournament of our regional members. Check out further information below!

Day One (November 9th):

Speech from our Founder, Ellenburg.
Start of Chess Tournament, 8 matches throughout the day.
Speech from Llo, CEO of NSToday, on The Importance of News, Managing an Organization, and How You Can Help.

Day Two (November 10th):

All first round Chess matches completed today.
Presentation from URA Overseer Scalizagasti, titled Political Elections and Worldbuilding.
Presentation from 9003, titled Card Collecting Basics and Beyond.
Presentation from Allangoria, titled Protecting Your Founderless Region Ted Talk.

Day Three (November 11th):

The first 4 Chess matches of round two completed.
Remembrance Day/Veterans Day Ceremony, led by URA President Suvmia.

Day Four (November 12th):

The last 4 Chess matches of round two completed.
Presentation from South Asians.
Presentation from Prybourne, titled Region Longevity Session.

Day Five (November 13th):

All round three Chess matches played throughout the day.
Presentation from Balan Bar, titled Constitution Building Session.
Speech from Mengeringhausen-hatzfeld (Greater Rhine), titled Regional Security in the Post-Verification Age.
Presentation from URA VP, Honeydewistania, titled WA Session.

Day Six (November 14th):

Semifinal round of Chess tournament.
Presentation from Anon Zytose, titled So You Want To Make A Map.
Presentation from Praeceps, titled How to Create a Card Program.

Day Seven (November 15th):

Final Chess match.
State of the United Regions Alliance Address, presented by URA President Suvmia.

Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/BExPgPF
Festival Organizers: Ellenburg (@Ellenburg#8639) and Suvmia (@Suvmia#1607)
Chess Tournament Bracket: Chess