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Global Youth Summit on AI Governance and Public Policy

March 23, 2026. Five Programs. One Transformative Summit.

Shaping Policy and Governance in the Digital Age

Designed to engage, challenge, and empower the next generation of policy leaders, our summit features four distinct programs to maximize your experience.

Learn

Our Keynote will guide conversations on how AI is reshaping public policy, its opportunities, its risks, and its transformative potential. They will offer insight into how leaders are navigating rapid technological change and adapting governance frameworks for an AI driven future.

Advocate

The policy pitch competition will provide students the opportunity to identify gaps in existing policy governance around AI in relation to the spread of misinformation and the use of AI in education. Participants will research a real-world policy challenge, develop an evidence-based policy proposal, and present their solution in a timed pitch format, either individually or as part of a team. Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of industry leaders and policy experts, with participants receiving direct feedback on the feasibility, impact, and innovation of their proposals.

Simulate

A Model United Nations (MUN) simulation is an interactive learning experience where students step into the shoes of diplomats representing countries at the United Nations. Participants engage in debates, negotiate with peers, and work together to solve pressing global issues.
No preparation or experience for this program is required.

Connect

A Model United Nations (MUN) simulation is an interactive learning experience where students step into the shoes of diplomats representing countries at the United Nations. Participants engage in debates, negotiate with peers, and work together to solve pressing global issues.
No preparation or experience for this program is required.

This summit will help bridge the gap between theory and application by providing the opportunity to build policy and model UN skills, expand networks, and access career pathways all in one event.

The Challenge

The Policy Pitch Competition

The policy pitch competition will provide students the opportunity to identify gaps in existing policy governance around AI in relation to the spread of misinformation and the use of AI in education. Participants will research a real-world policy challenge, develop an evidence-based policy proposal, and present their solution in a timed pitch format, either individually or as part of a team. Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of industry leaders and policy experts, with participants receiving direct feedback on the feasibility, impact, and innovation of their proposals.

The MUN Experience

A Model United Nations (MUN) simulation is an interactive learning experience where students step into the shoes of diplomats representing countries at the United Nations. Participants engage in debates, negotiate with peers, and work together to solve pressing global issues.
During the simulation, students will:

MUN simulations provide a hands-on, engaging environment for students to practice diplomacy, leadership, and problem-solving. Preparing them to become informed, active global citizens. No preparation or experience for this program is required.

Competition Process

Register Your Team

Can sign up as a team, individually or request to be put into a team. (our sign up form)

Pay your Registration Fee to Recieve your Case

The registration fee is required by February 1 to receive the case.

In-person Independent Submission: 
https://buy.stripe.com/eVq14n23Ta7i09XgFBgQE02
In-person Team Submission (Early Bird):
 https://buy.stripe.com/14A4gz6k9dju5uh0GDgQE03
Virtual Participation (Independent and Team):  https://buy.stripe.com/14A4gz6k9dju5uh0GDgQE03

The Case

Once the payment is confirmed, you will receive the official case, submission criteria, and judging rubric by email. A consent and media release form will also be attached.

Case Submission

Submit your final pitch, video, consent form, and media release form via email to challengeteam@worldmunday.com
by February 14, 2026

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Competition Process

Pay your Registration Fee to Recieve your Case

The registration fee is required by February 14 to receive the case.

In-person Independent Submission:
https://buy.stripe.com/eVq14n23Ta7i09XgFBgQE02
In-person Team Submission:
https://buy.stripe.com/9B66oH0ZPfrC9Kx9d9gQE05
Virtual Participation (Independent and Team):  https://buy.stripe.com/14A4gz6k9dju5uh0GDgQE03

Conditional Step

Decisions on shortlisted finalists will be released on March 2. For those opted for in-person and were not shortlisted, a UN GA tour will be arranged for those participants to attend in the morning of the event instead.

Register Your Team

Can sign up as a team, individually or request to be put into a team. (our sign up form)

The Case

Once the payment is confirmed, you will receive the official case, submission criteria, and judging rubric by email. A consent and media release form will also be attached.

Case Submission

Submit your final pitch, video, consent form, and media release form via email to challengeteam@worldmunday.com by February 21, 2026

Policy Pitch Summit

Join us virtually or in-person in NYC on Monday March 23rd!

Competition Process

Register Your Team

Can sign up as a team, individually or request to be put into a team. (our sign up form)

Pay your Registration Fee to Recieve your Case

The registration fee is required by February 14 to receive the case.

In-person Independent Submission:
https://buy.stripe.com/eVq14n23Ta7i09XgFBgQE02
In-person Team Submission:
https://buy.stripe.com/9B66oH0ZPfrC9Kx9d9gQE05
Virtual Participation (Independent and Team):  https://buy.stripe.com/14A4gz6k9dju5uh0GDgQE03

The Case

Once the payment is confirmed, you will receive the official case, submission criteria, and judging rubric by email. A consent and media release form will also be attached.

Conditional Step

Decisions on shortlisted finalists will be released on March 2. For those opted for in-person and were not shortlisted, a UN GA tour will be arranged for those participants to attend in the morning of the event instead.

Case Submission

Submit your final pitch, video, consent form, and media release form via email to challengeteam@worldmunday.com by February 21, 2026

Policy Pitch Summit

Join us virtually or in-person in NYC on Monday March 23rd!

Delegate Resources & Guides

Access downloadable toolkits, handbooks, and research materials to help you prepare, participate, and excel in MUN conferences and competitions.

MUN Delegate Starter Kit

Essential steps for first-time participants – from research to public speaking.

MUN Delegate Starter Kit

Essential steps for first-time participants – from research to public speaking.

MUN Delegate Starter Kit

Essential steps for first-time participants – from research to public speaking.

Speakers to be announced soon! Stay tuned for our reveal!

Meet Our Keynote Presenter

Summit Keynote Presenter

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Meet Our Esteemed Judges

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FAQs

Who is eligible to participate?

All international high school and international undergrad students.

Each team can have a max of 4 participants. Alternatively, you can present individually or request to be placed into a team.

Yes, virtual will be an option however we encourage you to join in person as you will not have the same opportunities for networking and the career fair as you would in person.

No, there is one registration form and one registration fee per team.

The competition is one of five programs we are holding, you’ll be able to participate in our other four distinct programs, including the career fair. During the finalist presentations, you are welcome to tour the United Nations Headquarters of New York.

No, there will be separate tracks for high school and university.

You can request a visa invitation letter through the registration form.

Virtual participants will present live.

Your presentation skills will be taken into account along with your writing, research and pitch.

Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds. Please contact us if unforeseen circumstances occur and you’re unable to attend the event.

You are welcome to use AI tools to support preliminary research and learning about the topic; however, AI may not be used to write or generate the video script or the written submission itself. All submissions will be reviewed using GPTZero’s AI detection tools, and participants are required to fully disclose any AI usage in the attached form. Failure to accurately declare AI assistance will result in automatic disqualification.
 
Link to AI Declaration form (which is also included in your registration package): https://bit.ly/AIdeclarationform