Winter Model UN Training Conference

GCDC Community Only

The annual Winter Model UN Training Conference is an opportunity for students to build basic Model UN skills, including public speaking skills, resolution writing, and research on country positions. During the conference, students have the chance to work with fellow delegates from all over the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area.

The Winter Conference is only available for schools registered in the GCDC Community. Click here for more information.

Key highlights:

• Designed to teach students about Model UN policies and procedures.
• One-day training conference - the 2023 iteration will be held at the School of International Service (SIS) at American University in Washington, D.C. 
• Prep materials tailored for students new to Model UN in Unit 2 of the GCDC Community
• Optional position papers

Winter 2023 Model UN Conference Information

The Winter 2023 Model UN Training Conference will take place on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at the School of International Service (SIS) at American University in Washington, D.C.  



Conference Schedule for Sunday, January 29th, 2023: 

9:00am - 9:30am: Registration + Check In (SIS Atrium)
9:30am - 10:00am: Opening Ceremonies (Founders Hall)
10:00 - 10:15: Conference Dismissal (SIS Committee Rooms)
10:15am - 12:15pm: Committee Session I (SIS Committee Rooms)
12:15pm - 12:30pm: Lunch Dismissal (SIS Atrium)
12:30pm - 1:15pm: Lunch (SIS)
1:30pm - 4:00pm: Committee Session II
4:00pm - 4:10pm: Committee Dismissal (SIS Committee Rooms)
4:10pm - 4:45: Closing Ceremonies (Founders Hall)

Committees & Background Guides: 

• Beginner Level: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
• Intermediate Level: United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (COPUOS)
• Advanced Level: United Nations Security Council (UNSC - Crisis) 

Registration & Fees

Only open to groups in the year-round GCDC Community

Student Delegate Fees

• $25 Public / Public Charter Schools in MD & VA
• $35 Private / Out-of-Region Schools or Groups (including independents) 
• Free Public / Public Charter Schools in Washington DC (Covered by donations and grants to Global Classroom DC)
• $20 Additional Faculty / Chaperone Fee (Year-Round program includes 1 faculty ticket)

Please contact the GCDC Program directly for financial support that may be available for Title 1 Schools at (202) 223-6092 ext.101

Register here today!

Deadlines

Deadline to Register: January 27th, 2023 
Payment Deadline: January 27th, 2023