New York
NMUN•NY: Global Solutions Through Diplomacy
Imagine yourself in the heart of New York City, surrounded by thousands of the brightest and most passionate college and university students from well over 120 countries. Together, you've gathered to discuss the most pressing global issues of our time, from climate change to human rights to global security. This is NMUN•NY, the world's largest, oldest, and most prestigious intercollegiate Model UN conference. A place where you can step into the shoes of a diplomat and use the art of negotiation to learn how to make a difference in the world. At the conference:
- Engage in simulated UN committees and draft resolutions on global problems
- Network with peers from around the world, learn about different cultures and perspectives, and become the next generation of international leaders
- Debate pressing issues and hone your negotiation and public speaking skills
- Visit Permanent Missions to the UN and interact with policy experts
- Experience UN Headquarters for select sessions (subject to availability)
- Explore the vibrant city of New York with its world-class museums, shows, architecture, restaurants, and stores or simply wander the bustling streets
What are you waiting for? Register today and start making a difference!
View these photos from our previous conferences!
Register and Plan Your Trip
Information on registration, key dates, costs, hotel, mission briefings, and Academic Tools including the NMUN Faculty/Delegation Leader Preparation Guide.
Prepare for Committee
Research materials including Background Guides, NMUN Delegate Preparation Guide, and position paper guidelines.
At the Conference
Conference schedule, program, speakers, and position papers.
Volunteer Leadership
Courtney currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. She spent the formative years of her career living in Washington, D.C., where she found a passion for international education and cultural exchange. She works for World Learning, Inc. as a Program Officer administering the Fulbright Specialist Program for the U.S. Department of State. Courtney has an MA in International Relations from George Washington University. In her free time, Courtney is an avid reader and enjoys spending time with her Siberian Husky, hiking in the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains, and playing board games with friends or family.
Eric is from Riverside, California and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History and a Master’s Degree in Social Science & Globalization. He is a lecturer of History at California State University San Bernardino, and he studies race, citizenship, and the history of the US-Mexico borderlands region. He is an avid gamer, mediocre tennis player, above-average home chef, and loving pet parent.
Chris works as a Foreign Affairs Officer with the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. A native of Florida, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Public Policy & Administration from St. Petersburg College and holds a master’s degree in Global Environmental Policy from the School of International Service at American University with a focus on climate and energy. In his spare time Chris embodies true Philadelphia sports fandom and loves to expand his culinary skills. 2026 is Chris’ ninth year volunteering with NMUN•NY.
Program Support
We are grateful to the Permanent Mission of Luxembourg to the United Nations and for the longstanding support from the United States Mission to the United Nations.
