Who is eligible to participate in this conference?

The event is pitched at the high-school level, meaning secondary school students are the intended delegate population. University students and working professionals would typically look to other conferences on the regional circuit.

Where is the conference held?

It takes place in Medellin, Colombia, hosted by the Educational Institute Concejo De Medellin. The city serves as a major hub in the Latin American MUN circuit.

How do prospective delegates apply?

Applications are managed through the mymun conference platform, which handles registration for many Latin American and global MUN events. School delegations typically apply collectively through a faculty advisor.

What level of MUN experience is expected?

Because this is a high-school conference, chairs generally accommodate a mix of first-time and experienced delegates. New participants should still arrive having read their committee background guides and prepared a position paper.

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Model Of United Nations of the Educational Institute Concejo De Medellin

Name: Model Of United Nations of the Educational Institute Concejo De Medellin
Start: 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z
End: 2026-07-04T00:00:00Z
Location: Medellín

Medellín, Colombia · high-school

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Dates: Jul 2–2026 (day: 4)
Fee: TBD
Reg deadline: TBD
Delegates: TBD
Language: English
Format: In-person

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Summary

The Model Of United Nations of the Educational Institute Concejo De Medellin convenes high school delegates in Medellin, Colombia for a multi-day simulation conference. Hosted in one of Latin America's most dynamic urban centers, the event sits within a regional MUN circuit that has matured rapidly over the past decade, drawing students from across Colombia and neighboring countries into structured diplomatic role-play. For delegates considering the summer calendar in the southern hemisphere of the Americas, this conference offers a mid-year anchor point. It is positioned as a high-school-level gathering, which shapes both the pedagogical approach of chairs and the expectations placed on first-time and returning delegates alike.

Why this edition matters in 2026

Medellin has become a meaningful node in Latin American Model UN activity. The city's transformation story - from a place once defined by conflict to a hub for education, innovation, and international convening - gives any diplomatic simulation hosted there a useful real-world backdrop. Delegates debating questions of development, security, or human rights are doing so in a city that has lived through versions of those debates. The high-school focus matters as well. Conferences pitched at this level tend to emphasize procedural learning, research discipline, and the craft of resolution drafting over the more performative aspects that sometimes dominate university circuits. For students preparing for tertiary-level MUN or for diplomatic careers, a well-run high school conference in a regional hub is often where the foundational habits are formed. For the broader Latin American MUN ecosystem, events like this one signal continued institutional commitment from educational establishments to invest in simulation-based civic education. That investment is what sustains the pipeline of delegates who later populate larger regional and global conferences.

How to prepare

Preparation for a conference in Medellin should begin with the basics: confirm the level, the host institution's procedural style, and the working language expectations before drafting any position paper. Because the host is an educational institute rather than a university, expect rules of procedure that prioritize learning curves and chair guidance. Delegates should treat the regional context as a substantive asset. Latin American perspectives on multilateralism - from the Pacific Alliance to the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States - are often underweighted in position papers written from a North Atlantic vantage point. Drawing on regional scholarship and Spanish-language sources can sharpen arguments and signal seriousness to chairs. Logistically, delegates traveling from outside Colombia should plan around the mid-year timing, secure documentation early, and coordinate with their delegation advisors on accommodation. The application portal is hosted on the mymun platform, which streamlines registration but still requires careful attention to school-level approvals.

Eligibility deep-dive

Level: high-school
Age: —
Team size: —
Country quota: Open

Schedule & deadlines

Conference
Jul 2, 2026 – Jul 4, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible to participate in this conference?
The event is pitched at the high-school level, meaning secondary school students are the intended delegate population. University students and working professionals would typically look to other conferences on the regional circuit.
Where is the conference held?
It takes place in Medellin, Colombia, hosted by the Educational Institute Concejo De Medellin. The city serves as a major hub in the Latin American MUN circuit.
How do prospective delegates apply?
Applications are managed through the mymun conference platform, which handles registration for many Latin American and global MUN events. School delegations typically apply collectively through a faculty advisor.
What level of MUN experience is expected?
Because this is a high-school conference, chairs generally accommodate a mix of first-time and experienced delegates. New participants should still arrive having read their committee background guides and prepared a position paper.

Last verified May 27, 2026 · Source: mymun.com

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