At the Conference

NMUN • Galápagos 2024 Conference Schedule

The schedule below is provided to give you an idea of what to expect. It is subject to change.
Last updated on 23 April.

Friday, 22 November

All Day

Arrive in Quito, Ecuador
(our hotels have free shuttles from Mariscal Sucre International Airport)

Saturday, 23 November

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

NMUN Conference Registration
(one person does this for your entire delegation)

Wyndham and Holiday Inn Hotel Lobbies

9:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Study Tour: Bus Tour to Mitad del Mundo / Equator
Lunch on Your Own at the Site

Wyndham and Holiday Inn Hotel Lobbies

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Opening Ceremony and Reception
(buses depart from the conference hotels at 6 p.m.)

Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Sunday, 24 November

?:00 a.m. or ?:00 a.m.

Luggage Drop for Flight from Quito to San Cristóbal Island

Wyndham and Holiday Inn Hotels

7:40 a.m. – 10:04 a.m.
or
12:14 p.m. – 2:39 p.m.

Flight from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport to San Cristóbal Island
(meet in the lobby of your hotel to take the free airport shuttle)

Mariscal Sucre International Airport
Monday, 25 November

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 1

See Committee Locations Below

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Lunch Included

USFQ San Cristóbal Campus

2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 2

See Committee Locations Below
Tuesday, 26 November

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 3

See Committee Locations Below

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Lunch Included

USFQ San Cristóbal Campus

2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 4

See Committee Locations Below
Wednesday, 27 November

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 5

See Committee Locations Below

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Lunch Included

USFQ San Cristóbal Campus

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 6

See Committee Locations Below

4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Closing Ceremony

Centro de Interpretación
Thursday, 28 November

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Community Service Projects
(a range of environmental and community development projects)
Box lunch provided.

Friday, 29 November

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Study Tour: Discover Galápagos by Sea
Cruise to Kicker Rock to snorkel with and learn about sharks, large rays, tropical fish, sea turtles, sea lions, and many other unique species. Then soak up the island's natural beauty on a hidden beach.
Box lunch provided.

Saturday, 30 November

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Study Tour: Discover Galápagos by Land
Experience the lush highlands at El Junco lagoon. Discover Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado, dedicated to the conservation of giant tortoises and their babies. Relax at Puerto Chino, a white sand swimming beach.
Box lunch provided.

Sunday, 1 December

8:00 a.m. or 12:45 a.m.

Depart for the Airport for Flight from San Cristóbal Island to Quito

Hotel Lobbies

10:44 a.m. – 3:17 p.m.
or
3:20 p.m. – 7:34 p.m.

Flight from San Cristóbal Island to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Sun. p.m. / Mon. a.m.

Journey Home
(Most people with international flights will leave after midnight, so make sure you pay careful attention when booking your flight. If it leaves after midnight, book a Monday flight.)

On Your Own
Committee Locations – USFQ San Cristóbal Campus

UNDP

United Nations Development Programme

1st Floor, Room 2

UNEA

United Nations Environment Assembly

2nd Floor, Common Area

UNESCO

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

1st Floor, Room 3

UN-Habitat

United Nations Human Settlements Programme

1st Floor, Room 1

Faculty Room

1st Floor, Room 6