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!
Networking and Development
Register now for the Summit!
Applications Open NowEvent Highlights Opportunities Spotlights
Top Speakers and Discussions
Workshops and Training
See all our 2024 Recordings
Check out our Amazing Speakers
Check out some of the speakers who joined us last year to see the caliber of great people you’ll be able to meet at the Summit!
Our Partners for 2025!
We’re very proud to have such wonderful organisations supporting our Summit this year, make sure to get your ticket to meet them and learn more about their missions!
The 2025 Agenda
The Summit will take place from 10:00 (Doors Open at 09:00) until 17:30 at the Hilton Midtown (1335 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States)
Check out the full agenda and sessions on our dedicated page! And see a small summary of the agenda below.
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:Action-Driven Advocacy: The Declaration for Future Generations
Session 2.3 – Panel Discussion: Future-Ready: Youth the Global Digital Compact
Session 3.3 – Panel Discussion: Making the Future Real: Turning the Pact for the Future into Action
Session 4.3 – Training Session: Partner Power: Building Conference and Commercial Collaboration
Session 4.4 – Training Session: Next Level-Leadership, Skills for Organisers and SGs
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
Session 3.4 – Panel Discussion: Europe for Everyone: Connecting Citizens through Model EU
Session 4.5 – In-Person Workshop: Mobilizing for the Pact – Youth Driving Global Change
Session 5.5 – Online Workshop: Mobilizing for the Pact – Youth Driving Global Change
Location: Online Only
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
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
The Summit will take place from 10:00 (Doors Open at 09:00) until 17:30 at the Hilton Midtown (1335 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019, United States) On the Second Floor.
Check out the full agenda and sessions on our dedicated page! And see a small summary of the agenda below.
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:Action-Driven Advocacy: The Declaration for Future Generations
Session 2.3 – Panel Discussion: Future-Ready: Youth the Global Digital Compact
Session 3.3 – Panel Discussion: Making the Future Real: Turning the Pact for the Future into Action
Session 4.3 – Training Session: Partner Power: Building Conference and Commercial Collaboration
Session 4.4 – Training Session: Next Level-Leadership, Skills for Organisers and SGs
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
Session 3.4 – Panel Discussion: Europe for Everyone: Connecting Citizens through Model EU
Session 4.5 – In-Person Workshop: Mobilizing for the Pact – Youth Driving Global Change
Session 5.5 – Online Workshop: Mobilizing for the Pact – Youth Driving Global Change
Location: Online Only
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!