Model UN Invitational Conference
For High School Students
Build your Model UN skills with other passionate delegates, get feedback from an expert Chair, and win awards!
Students: High School Grades 9-12
Experience Level: 2+ MUN Conferences
Registration Fee: $35 Per Student for Each Conference
Location: Virtual
Fall 2021 Dates: October 24, November 21, December 12
Spring 2022 Dates: January 16, February 20, March 20, April 24
Time: 12-6pm US Eastern Time
Model UN Invitational Conference
Build your Model United Nations skills in a committee of passionate MUN delegates and an expert MUN Chair!
The Best Delegate MUN Training Invitational is a fun and engaging one-day online conference where experienced delegates get to practice their skills and receive feedback. Delegates can win awards, including a gavel.
Next Registration Deadline (January Conference): December 20th
General Registration Deadline: 22nd of the month before each conference
In this conference, you will:
- Build Your Public Speaking & Debating Skills
- Practice Negotiating with Passionate MUNers
- Be Led by an Expert College MUN Chair
- Receive Valuable Feedback from the Chair
- Make New Friends through a Fun MUN Conference
- Be Eligible for a Gavel, Awards, and Certificate
Conference Schedule
The Best Delegate MUN Invitational Conference is offered multiple times during the year.
Each conference takes place from 12-6pm US Eastern Time.
2021-2022 Conference Dates:
- October 24
- November 21
- December 12
- January 16
- February 20
- March 20
- April 24 - Tournament of Champions
| Time (ET) | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| 12:00 - 2:30pm                     | Students make their opening speeches, debate the issues, and start forming teams to solve the issues together |
| 2:30 - 3:00pm | Take a meal or snack break to meet each other! |
| 3:00 - 5:30pm | Students finalize drafting their proposed solutions, present and debate about them, and vote on them |
| 5:30 - 6:00pm | Students receive feedback from the staff. Top performing delegates receive awards. The day ends with networking games for students to stay connected. |
Conference Topics
Each conference features the topics below. When you register, you will pick one topic to debate.
| Conference Date | Topic A | Topic B | Topic C |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 24 | Cybersecurity | Protection of Whistleblowers | |
| November 21 | The Space Race | Water Rights | Elimination of Racial Discrimination |
| December 12 | Framework for Nuclear Disarmament Deals | Refugee Crisis | The Space Race |
| January 16 | Cybersecurity | Water Rights | Protection of Whistleblowers |
| February 20 | The Space Race | Elimination of Racial Discrimination | Indigenous Rights |
| March 20 | Water Rights | Framework for Nuclear Disarmament Deals | Cybersecurity |
| April 24 | Tournament of Champions: The Situation in Afghanistan |
Learn from a Model UN rockstar
Passion for world issues. Expertise in Model UN. A personality that brings out the best in their committee.
With 10+ years of professional Model UN experience, we know there's no substitute for a great Chair.
Recruited from top universities like Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, UCLA, McGill, our MUN Mentors are the best at what they do.
Registration Fee
$35 per student for each conference
Your registration fee includes:
- Best Delegate-certified MUN Chair
- 6 hours of a MUN Conference
- Topic Background Guide
- World-class Best Delegate MUN learning materials
- Digital certificate of completion
- Any awards won. A gavel is mailed to the Best Delegate.
Private Coaching Optional Add-On
Private Coaching is a 1-on-1 personalized experience where an expert college MUN award-winner helps a student accelerate their preparation for their upcoming Model UN conference.
Students will have 4 one-hour sessions with a MUN Mentor, including:
- Session 1 (Pre-Conference): Research
- Session 2 (Pre-Conference): Public Speaking
- Session 3 (Pre-Conference): Possible Solutions
- Session 4 (Post-Conference): Debriefing and Reflection
Flexible dates and times allow students to work on their MUN skills on their own schedule, and prepare for their upcoming conference with ease!
Private Coaching is $299 per conference
How to Register for a Conference
For Students Registering as Individuals
If you are paying for your own Conference Registration Fee, or a Parent/Guardian is paying on your behalf, then please follow the instructions below.
(Or, if a School/Group is paying the Conference Registration Fee on your behalf, then please see "For Students Registering with a School/Group")
Registration Process
Step 1: Select a conference below
Step 2: Complete the registration form
Step 3: Proceed to checkout and make payment
Registration Deadline
Registration generally closes on the 22nd of the month before each conference. We do sell out before the deadline so please register ASAP to guarantee your spot!
After Registration
You can expect conference information, including Zoom links and topic background guides, to be sent via email on the 1st of the month (approximately two weeks after the registration deadline)
Next Registration Deadline for January Conference:
December 20th
Conference Dates - Register Now!
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What is Model United Nations?
In Model United Nations, students step into the shoes of world leaders working together to solve global challenges. They represent different countries, learn how to research, practice public speaking, and grow into confident student leaders who are prepared for college and their future careers.
Why We Love Model United Nations
John
High School Teacher
"The Virtual MUN program has really helped our students' competence and public speaking skills. I think it will translate into good skills for them to have in the workplace tomorrow."
Hannah
High School Student
"My favorite part is meeting new people and being able to engage with them in conversations about diplomacy. It's nice to have a place where you can talk to like-minded individuals and learn with them."
Sarai
MUN Mentor
"It brings me such joy to see my students go from day one to our last day in class and see their improvement in public speaking and how that's raised their confidence."
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