In partnership with National Model United Nations (NMUN), MUNers Across Borders (MAB) proudly presents the MUN Summit 2025, an annual gathering uniting young leaders, policymakers, and global civil society actors from around the world!
Our mission is to:
Elevate youth voices in global discourse.
Promote multi-level international cooperation.
Champion a sustainable future in alignment with the United Nations’ vision.
Celebrate the invaluable contributions of Model UN and other simulation communities to these goals.
Together, let’s harness the potential of young leaders to shape a better, united future! 
Proud to be supported by the Portuguese Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York and the Youth Model United Nations Conference!
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The 2025 Agenda
10:00 - 11:00: Welcome Ceremony and High Level Opening
Session 1.1: Igniting the Future – Youth at the Heart of Global Change
Location: Sutton North & Beekman (and Streamed Online)
This inspiring opening session kicks off the Model UN Summit 2025 with a focus on youth as drivers of global change. Featuring keynote speeches, the ceremony highlights the power of collaboration and innovation. The session will set the tone for the Summit, emphasizing youth leadership in advancing sustainability, equality, and global cooperation. It aims to energize participants and celebrate the transformative role of young leaders.
11:00 - 11:30: Ice Breaker and Introduction of 'The Global Resolution'
Session 1.2: Kicking off with Creativity
Location: Sutton North & Beekman (and Streamed Online)
This dynamic session introduces participants to “The Global Resolution,” a collaborative initiative central to the Model UN Summit 2025. Attendees will engage in interactive ice-breaking activities designed to foster connections, spark creativity, and build a sense of community among delegates. By blending fun and diplomacy, this session sets the stage for meaningful collaboration throughout the Summit. Delegates will leave energized, inspired, and ready to contribute to shaping innovative solutions for global challenges.
11:30 - 13:00: Multiple Panels and Trainings
Session 1.3 – Panel Discussion: Making the Future Real: Turning the Pact for the Future into Action
Location: Sutton North & Beekman
The “Pact for the Future” outlines a vision to address global challenges through solidarity and action. Focused on sustainability, equity, and resilience, it offers a roadmap for tackling issues like climate change and inequality. Realizing these goals requires practical steps. This session will explore strategies to implement the Pact, emphasizing governance, inclusivity, and innovation. Panelists will discuss collaboration, resource mobilization, and amplifying marginalized voices to ensure no one is left behind. Technology’s role in driving progress and the importance of monitoring outcomes will also be key themes.
Session 2.3 – Panel Discussion: Future-Ready: Youth the Global Digital Compact
Location: Sutton Sutton & Regent
The Global Digital Compact is a landmark document that will define how our modern society interacts with the questions of our time – how to globally govern digital technologies and artificial intelligence? Digital technologies hoped to bring populations together by sharing knowledge and a common humanity, but have instead led to a rise in polarisation. The impact of AI on digital natives in areas such as education and employment are considerable and novel. The Global Digital Compact is a state-led response to the unregulated domain of global digital policy, but what impact will it have on future generations? In this session, we will analyse the effectiveness of the GDC in tackling digital divides and youth engagement.
Session 3.3 – Panel Discussion: Action-Driven Advocacy: The Declaration for Future Generations
Location: Nassau West & East
The “Declaration for Future Generations” emphasizes the need for sustainable and equitable decision-making today to benefit tomorrow. It calls for intergenerational dialogue and policies that prioritize long-term well-being and planetary health. This session will explore advocacy strategies to promote the Declaration’s principles. Panelists will discuss fostering youth leadership, building cross-sector alliances, and creating actionable frameworks for sustainability. The focus will be on inspiring accountability and collective action to safeguard the future.
Session 4.3 – Training Session: Partner Power: Building Conference and Commercial Collaboration
Location: Sutton Centre
This session focuses on harnessing the power of partnerships to drive impactful conference outcomes and commercial success. Participants will explore strategies to identify, engage, and sustain meaningful collaborations with stakeholders. The discussion will emphasize leveraging mutual strengths, creating shared value, and fostering long-term alliances that benefit all parties involved.
Session 4.4 – Training Session: Next Level-Leadership, Skills for Organisers and SGs
Location: Sutton Centre
This session is designed to empower organizers and Secretaries-General (SGs) with advanced leadership skills essential for managing successful events. Participants will learn strategies for effective team coordination, decision-making under pressure, and fostering a positive and productive environment. The session will focus on practical tools and techniques to enhance leadership capabilities and drive impactful outcomes.
Session 5.3 – Panel Discussion: Making Online Shine, How Online MUNs are Thriving
Location: Online Only
Online Model United Nations (MUNs) have evolved into dynamic platforms for global engagement, enabling young leaders to collaborate across borders. These virtual spaces highlight resilience and innovation in global diplomacy education. This session will examine the success of online MUNs, focusing on their ability to foster inclusivity and accessibility. Panelists will discuss how technology has enhanced participation, the role of creative formats in maintaining engagement, and the future potential of digital diplomacy in shaping global dialogue.
Session 5.4 – Online Training Session: Command the Stage, Public Speaking Training
Location: Online Only
This session equips participants with essential skills to deliver compelling speeches and presentations in high-pressure settings. Led by experts in public speaking and negotiation, delegates will learn techniques to captivate audiences, project confidence, and convey ideas effectively. Through interactive exercises and tailored feedback, attendees will enhance their ability to communicate persuasively and respond dynamically in debates. Whether addressing a large audience or engaging in diplomatic dialogue, this training empowers participants to take center stage with poise and impact.
13:00 - 14:00: Lunch Break (Individual)
Individual Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:30: Simultaneous Panels and Workshop
Session 1.4 – Panel Discussion: The MUN Revolution: Resolution 77/336 – Progress & Next Steps
Location: Sutton North & Beekman
This session provides an in-depth look at the evolving role of Model United Nations (MUN) in global diplomacy. Panelists will reflect on the achievements of Resolution 77/336 and discuss the next steps in advancing MUN’s impact on youth-led international dialogue. The session will focus on how the United Nations and other organisations can enhance the MUN experience, empowering young people to become effective global citizens and leaders.
Session 2.4 – Interview: Africa Rising: From Passion to Progress in Youth Engagement
Location: Sutton Sutton & Regent
In this insightful discussion, we delve into the transformative power of youth engagement across Africa. Youth leaders and policymakers will share their journeys from passion to action, offering valuable insights on how young people are driving progress in their communities. The conversation will emphasize the importance of digital tools and global collaboration in empowering youth to create meaningful impact in Africa’s development.
Session 3.4 – Panel Discussion: Europe for Everyone: Connecting Citizens through Model EU
Location: Nassau West & East
Model EU is a celebration and criticism of how the EU institutions function, and an effective way of communicating EU decision-making to the public. In this session, we intend to explore the benefits of Model EU simulations to community education. Model EUs are held all across the European continent, and help define what it means to be European. Model EU simulations present a crossroads where cultures, history and languages intersect, combining knowledge to shape continental decisions. Equally so, this is a place where young people can articulate their own vision for Europe, as citizens, voters and future decision-makers. Is European decision-making too opaque and complex? How can European youth make their voices heard?
Session 4.5 – In-Person Workshop: Mobilizing for the Pact – Youth Driving Global Change
Location: Sutton Centre
This interactive workshop focuses on empowering youth to take a leading role in implementing the Pact for the Future. Participants will collaborate on actionable strategies to address global challenges, leveraging their creativity and advocacy skills. The workshop aims to build a network of motivated young changemakers committed to driving sustainable development and collective action.
Session 5.5 – Online Workshop: Mobilizing for the Pact – Youth Driving Global Change
Location: Online Only
This virtual workshop provides a platform for youth worldwide to collaborate on advancing the goals of the Pact for the Future. Similar to the in-person workshop participants will engage in discussions on best practices for advocacy, share success stories, and co-create innovative solutions. The session emphasizes the importance of digital tools in amplifying youth-led initiatives for global impact.
15:30 - 16:00: Closing Ceremony
Session 1.5: Celebrating Success, the Case for Positivity
Location: Sutton North & Beekman (and Streamed Online)
The Closing words Ceremony offers a platform to reflect on the enduring impact of Model UN and its significance within the broader international system. It serves as a culmination of discussions held throughout the summit, emphasising the importance of sustaining and advancing the legacy of Model UN.
16:00 - 17:30: Afternoon Buzz: Careers, Coffee, Tea, and Connections
Network over coffee and tea! With a more relaxed atmosphere, summit participants, distinguished speakers, and event sponsors will converge for a networking session accompanied by refreshments. This informal gathering provides an invaluable opportunity to extend one’s professional network, exchange ideas, and form enduring relationships within the global community of Model United Nations and diplomacy.
For those joining online we will have our ‘Virtual Vibes’ of Online Networking and Global Collaboration!
The Model UN Summit is open to all interested in Model United Nations and empowering youth voices. There are two ways to join the Summit! For any queries, please reach out to events@worldmunday.com
Tickets cover access for the whole day of the Summit and you can drop in and out as you want!
Join Us in New York
Tickets for the Model UN Summit can be registered online through Eventbrite.
Whilst in-person tickets are normally $25, we are thrilled to offer general admission for free to all! Make sure to register today!
Join Us Online
Online Tickets for the Model UN Summit can bought on our platform Airmeet! You are encouraged to use a web browser such as Chrome and aim for good wifi for best connection
How to Attend
The Organisers
MUNers Across Borders is a non profit organisation dedicated to supporting and improving Model United Nations worldwide and the engagement of international organisations
Founded and run by volunteers it works with youth organisations and international organisations to fulfill it’s three main goals:
- Bring all Models (UN, EU, African Union, etc.) together
- Connect Youth to the International System
- Establish a Yearly Summit to do both these things together!
National Model United Nations (NMUN) is the world’s largest, most prestigious, most diverse, and oldest ongoing university-level Model UN.
Our Mission is to advance understanding of the UN and contemporary global issues through quality educational programs that emphasize collaboration and cooperative conflict resolution and prepare participants for active global citizenship. We envision a world comprised of civically engaged people who strive for peaceful, multilateral conflict resolution and equitable, sustainable human development.
We are a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Register Today!
FAQs
Can you sponsor Visas or Accommodation?
Unfortunately we cannot sponsors visas or provide accommodation for the conference – in-person tickets are conditional to you being able to attend in New York on the 13th of April
Who can attend this event?
The event is open to everyone, with a special encouragement to MUN participants, organizers, educators, youth activists, and anyone passionate about global governance, international relations, and youth engagement.
Is the event in-person, hybrid, or online?
The summit will be a hybrid event, with some sessions hosted in-person at the conference venue and others streamed online via Airmeet. Specific session formats and locations are listed in the agenda.
How do I register for the event?
If you want to come in-person you can register by going to our eventbrite page and purchasing a ticket
To join online, you just have to register on Airmeet!
Links out on the 1st of January!
Is there a registration fee?
No! We’re proud to be offering our Summit entirely for free thanks to the support of our partners!
Can I participate in multiple sessions?
Definitely! We encourage you to attend all the sessions you are interested in – and you are welcome to drop in and out of sessions across the day.
Will session recordings be avaliable?
Yes they will! You can see recordings of last summit already on our Youtube and we will be recording and uploading all sessions of the 2025 as well
Where is the in-person event?
The in-person Summit is in New York City, at the Hilton Midtown on the 2nd floor – with one session (the networking) taking place on the 4th floor.
The address is 1335 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States
Do I need to prepare for the workshops?
No you do not – they will be collaborative workshops where we gather ideas together from all participants on different ideas relating to youth engagement of the Pact for the Future!
How do I access the online sessions?
To access the online session – make sure to first register for a ticket for the Summit, and access www.airmeet.com and log in with the email that you used to register a ticket. You will also be sent an email with the link to join online. You don’t need to download an application but just join online.
How can I volunteer at the event?
We would love to have you join and help out with the team on the day! Please reach out to philippe@worldmunday.com if you are interested!
Will there be certificates of participation?
Yes – we will provide certificates of participation to all people who join at least 1 full session across the day (either online or in-person). This certiciate can be used for any extra-curricular activity. It will be sent within 1 week of the Summit to your email that you registered for a ticket with
Check out our previous editions!
In partnership with National Model United Nations (NMUN), MUNers Across Borders (MAB) proudly presents the MUN Summit 2025, an annual gathering uniting young leaders, policymakers, and global civil society actors from around the world!
Our mission is to:
- Elevate youth voices in global discourse.
- Promote multi-level international cooperation.
- Champion a sustainable future in alignment with the United Nations’ vision.
- Celebrate the invaluable contributions of Model UN and other simulation communities to these goals.
Together, let’s harness the potential of young leaders to shape a better, united future!
Proud to be supported by the Portuguese Permanent Mission to the United Nations and Youth Model United Nations Conference!
Event Highlights
Networking and Development
Register now for the Summit!
Applications Open NowTop Speakers and Discussions
Workshops and Training
See all our 2024 Recordings
The 2025 Agenda
10:00 - 11:00: Welcome Ceremony and High Level Opening
Session 1.1: Igniting the Future – Youth at the Heart of Global Change
Location: Sutton North & Beekman (and Streamed Online)
11:00 - 11:30: Ice Breaker and Introduction of 'The Global Resolution'
Session 1.2: Kicking off with Creativity
Location: Sutton North & Beekman (and Streamed Online)
11:30 - 13:00: Multiple Panels and Trainings
Session 1.3 – Panel Discussion: Making the Future Real: Turning the Pact for the Future into Action
Location: Sutton North & Beekman
Session 2.3 – Panel Discussion: Future-Ready: Youth the Global Digital Compact
Location: Sutton Sutton & Regent
Session 3.3 – Panel Discussion: Action-Driven Advocacy: The Declaration for Future Generations
Location: Nassau West & East
Session 4.3 – Training Session: Partner Power: Building Conference and Commercial Collaboration
Location: Sutton Centre
Session 4.4 – Training Session: Next Level-Leadership, Skills for Organisers and SGs
Location: Sutton Centre
Session 5.3 – Panel Discussion: Making Online Shine, How Online MUNs are Thriving
Location: Online Only
Session 5.4 – Online Training Session: Command the Stage, Public Speaking Training
Location: Online Only
13:00 - 14:00: Lunch Break (Individual)
Individual Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:30: Simultaneous Panels and Workshop
Session 1.4 – Panel Discussion: The MUN Revolution: Resolution 77/336 – Progress & Next Steps
Location: Sutton North & Beekman
Session 2.4 – Panel Discussion: Africa Rising: From Passion to Progress in Youth Engagement
Location: Sutton Sutton & Regent
Session 3.4 – Panel Discussion: Europe for Everyone: Connecting Citizens through Model EU
Location: Nassau West & East
Session 4.5 – In-Person Workshop: Mobilizing for the Pact – Youth Driving Global Change
Location: Sutton Centre
Session 5.5 – Online Workshop: Mobilizing for the Pact – Youth Driving Global Change
Location: Sutton Centre
15:30 - 16:00: Closing Ceremony
Session 1.6: Celebrating Success, the Case for Positivity
Location: Sutton North & Beekman (and Streamed Online)
16:00 - 17:30: Afternoon Buzz: Careers, Coffee, Tea, and Connections
Networking Reception with all participants and speakers to focus on connections and to discuss careers
How to Attend
The Model UN Summit is open to all interested in Model United Nations and empowering youth voices. There are two ways to join the Summit! For any queries, please reach out to events@worldmunday.com
Tickets cover access for the whole day, including coffee and the reception but not Lunch.
Join Us in New York
Tickets for the Model UN Summit can be registered online through Eventbrite. Tickets are normally $25 but through the exclusive cooperation of our partners all in-person tickets are now free!
Join Us Online
Online Tickets for the Model UN Summit can bought on our platform Airmeet!
The Organisers
MUNers Across Borders is a non profit organisation dedicated to supporting and improving Model United Nations worldwide and the engagement of international organisations
Founded and run by volunteers it works with youth organisations and international organisations to fulfill it’s three main goals:
- Bring all Models (UN, EU, African Union, etc.) together
- Connect Youth to the International System
- Establish a Yearly Summit to do both these things together!
National Model United Nations (NMUN) is the world’s largest, most prestigious, most diverse, and oldest ongoing university-level Model UN.
Our Mission is to advance understanding of the UN and contemporary global issues through quality educational programs that emphasize collaboration and cooperative conflict resolution and prepare participants for active global citizenship. We envision a world comprised of civically engaged people who strive for peaceful, multilateral conflict resolution and equitable, sustainable human development.
We are a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
FAQs
Can you sponsor Visas or Accommodation?
Unfortunately we cannot sponsors visas or provide accommodation for the conference – in-person tickets are conditional to you being able to attend in New York on the 13th of April
Who can attend this event?
The event is open to everyone, with a special encouragement to MUN participants, organizers, educators, youth activists, and anyone passionate about global governance, international relations, and youth engagement.
Is the event in-person, hybrid, or online?
The summit will be a hybrid event, with some sessions hosted in-person at the conference venue and others streamed online via Airmeet. Specific session formats and locations are listed in the agenda.
How do I register for the event?
If you want to come in-person you can register by going to our eventbrite page and purchasing a ticket
To join online, you just have to register on Airmeet!
Links out on the 1st of January!
Is there a registration fee?
No! We’re proud to have our Summit entirely for free thanks to the support of our partners!
Can I participate in multiple sessions?
Definitely! We encourage you to attend all the sessions you are interested in – and you are welcome to drop in and out of sessions across the day.
Will session recordings be avaliable?
Yes they will! You can see recordings of last summit already on our Youtube and we will be recording and uploading all sessions of the 2025 as well
Where is the in-person event?
The in-person Summit is in New York City, at the Hilton Midtown on the 2nd floor – with one session (the networking) taking place on the 4th floor.
The address is 1335 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States
Do I need to prepare for the workshops?
No you do not – they will be collaborative workshops where we gather ideas together from all participants on different ideas relating to youth engagement of the Pact for the Future!
How do I access the online sessions?
To access the online session – make sure to first register for a ticket for the Summit, and access www.airmeet.com and log in with the email that you used to register a ticket. You will also be sent an email with the link to join online. You don’t need to download an application but just join online.
How can I volunteer at the event?
We would love to have you join and help out with the team on the day! Please reach out to philippe@worldmunday.com if you are interested!
Will there be certificates of participation?
Yes – we will provide certificates of participation to all people who join at least 1 full session across the day (either online or in-person). This certiciate can be used for any extra-curricular activity. It will be sent within 1 week of the Summit to your email that you registered for a ticket with
Check out our previous editions!