Behind the Debate: Good Chairing in Action

Discover how our Chairs shape meaningful debate, guide committee discussions, and keep every session running smoothly.

Academic Leadership

Guide debate and facilitates meaningful discussion

Preparation & Resource

Create Study Guides, RoP, and relevant preferences.

Team Collaboration

Work closely with the academic team to shape your council

Impactful Experience

Join JOINMUN as a Chair and help create meaningful

The 2026 Theme!

Beyond the Status Quo: Diplomacy for an Evolving World

Official Meeting

The theme begins with a simple recognition:

The conditions shaping international affairs are changing faster than diplomatic habits can accommodate.

Emerging technologies, environmental disruption, contested information, shifting economic relations, and increasingly complex conflicts demand forms of cooperation that are more adaptive, inclusive, and progressive.

To move beyond the status quo is to examine where established approaches remain valuable, where they have become insufficient, and how they can evolve in response to new realities. JOINMUN 2026 therefore invites delegates to question assumptions, listen across differences, and design solutions that are both principled and workable. Throughout the conference, diplomacy is presented not as a passive reaction to change, but as a means of shaping it.

What You Could Achieve?

Explore the rewards waiting for you as you achieve your goals. Celebrate your success and dedication with exclusive benefits per council.

All Councils
Best Delegate
Awarded for the highest level of excellence in debate, diplomacy, and leadership in the council.
All Councils
Most Outstanding Delegate
Recognizes exceptional leadership and substantive debates across all councils.
All Councils
Honorable Mention
Recognizes notable contributions with dedication and impactful participation in councils.
All Councils
Verbal Commendation
Award for notable verbal praise recognizing impactful council participation.
Crisis Only
Best Directive
Author the most impactful, realistic, and well-crafted directive during a crisis committee simulation.

Frequently Asked Questions

There is no maximum number of delegates allowed in a delegation team
No. There are no age or academic background requirements to register for JOINMUN 2026: Invitational.
No. The registration fee is strictly non-refundable under any circumstances.
Yes. You can re-register if your previous application was not accepted.
Yes, you may request a roommate. There will be a form sent out near the D-Day and delegates could fill it out. The confirmation will be made with the Accommodation Team and is subject to the applicable terms and conditions, sudden changement during D-Day will NOT be accepted.
Yes, changes can be made as long as payment has not been completed. However, the changemust be confirmed with the Delegates Relation Team, and any sudden changement after country allocation has been given out will NOT be processed.
Changes can still be made as long as payment has not been completed. You must confirm the change with the Delegates Relation Team. If there is no confirmation, JOINMUN will proceed with the initially submitted data.
No. Changes to country or council assignments for JOINMUN 2026: Invitational are final and non-negotiable.
Yes. Seat transfers are allowed, but the request must be submitted at least two weeks before the event. The requester must alsocomplete a form and provide a letter of authorization and the original registrant’s identification.
Participants should wait approximately 2 days after filling out the registration form for a confirmation email to be delivered in their inbox – A sign that registration has been approved.
Single delegates and delegation teams should expect their council and country announcements approximately a week after late wave registration closes.Announcements will also be sent via email and in a synchronized timeline for each one.
Yes, each member needs to complete the registration form individually for us to easily monitor the data and details included. Avoid using only one account to fill out every single delegate – As the confirmation will be sent out individually.
No. Only registered delegates are able to enter the room and be active during the whole session, there’ll be strict monitoring from the committee in order to keep it conducive. Faculty Advisors are able to enter only to watch and for a short time – Not helping delegates in any way.
Yes. Kindly confirm as soon as possible with our Delegates Relation team.