Where is IEUMUN held?

The conference is hosted by IE University in Madrid, Spain, drawing delegates from across Europe and beyond to a college-level simulation.

Who can apply to IEUMUN?

IEUMUN is a college-level conference, meaning university students are the intended delegate pool. Applications are processed through the MyMUN platform.

What makes IEUMUN distinctive on the European circuit?

It is recognised as Europe's largest charity MUN, meaning the conference's proceeds support charitable causes alongside its role as a diplomatic simulation in Madrid.

How large is the conference?

IEUMUN hosts a substantial delegate body distributed across sixteen committees, spanning General Assembly bodies and crisis-style cabinets.

Part of the IE University Model United Nations series

IE University Model United Nations

Name: IE University Model United Nations
Start: 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
End: 2026-11-09T00:00:00Z
Location: Madrid

Madrid, Spain · college

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Dates: Nov 6–2026 (day: 9)
Fee: TBD
Reg deadline: TBD
Delegates: 500
Language: English
Format: In-person

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Summary

IE University Model United Nations brings college-level delegates to Madrid for a multi-day simulation that is recognised as Europe's largest charity MUN. The conference is hosted by IE University and channels its proceeds toward charitable causes, giving the weekend a dual identity as both a diplomatic training ground and a fundraising vehicle. The program is built around a substantial slate of committees and is open to university students from across the region and beyond. Delegates apply through MyMUN, and the conference draws a sizeable cohort that fills traditional General Assembly bodies alongside specialised crisis and historical committees.

Why this edition matters in 2026

Madrid has quietly become one of Europe's most active hubs for collegiate Model UN, and IEUMUN sits at the centre of that ecosystem. The conference's charity framing distinguishes it from purely competitive circuits: delegates are not only debating resolutions but also contributing to a fundraising mission, which reframes the usual incentives around gavels and awards. The scale matters too. A delegate body of this size, organised around sixteen committees, gives the conference enough surface area to host both General Assembly newcomers and seasoned crisis veterans in the same weekend. That breadth is rare on the European circuit, where many conferences specialise in one register or the other. For the wider MUN community, IEUMUN is also a barometer of how business schools and policy-oriented universities are treating simulation diplomacy. IE University's profile as a Madrid-based institution with a strong international student body means the room tends to be linguistically and nationally diverse, which changes how blocs form and how resolutions get negotiated.

How to prepare

Delegates preparing for IEUMUN should treat the conference as a hybrid environment: the General Assembly committees will reward classical position-paper discipline, while the crisis side will demand faster improvisation and tighter directives. Reading the committee background guides closely once they are released is the single highest-leverage preparation step, because IE chairs tend to write topics that reflect current European policy debates. Because the conference operates on a charity model, delegates should also be ready for a social programme that runs alongside debate. Budgeting energy across the multi-day schedule matters more here than at conferences with lighter evening calendars. Madrid itself is a factor - delegates travelling in should plan arrivals around the city's transit rhythms rather than assume venue-adjacent logistics. For first-time European-circuit delegates, IEUMUN is a reasonable entry point because the committee slate is wide enough to accommodate beginners in larger GA rooms. For more experienced delegates, the crisis track and any specialised cabinets are where the conference's reputation is built, and those rooms typically reward delegates who arrive with concrete policy proposals rather than generic talking points.

Eligibility deep-dive

Level: college
Age: —
Team size: —
Country quota: Open

Schedule & deadlines

Conference
Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where is IEUMUN held?
The conference is hosted by IE University in Madrid, Spain, drawing delegates from across Europe and beyond to a college-level simulation.
Who can apply to IEUMUN?
IEUMUN is a college-level conference, meaning university students are the intended delegate pool. Applications are processed through the MyMUN platform.
What makes IEUMUN distinctive on the European circuit?
It is recognised as Europe's largest charity MUN, meaning the conference's proceeds support charitable causes alongside its role as a diplomatic simulation in Madrid.
How large is the conference?
IEUMUN hosts a substantial delegate body distributed across sixteen committees, spanning General Assembly bodies and crisis-style cabinets.

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

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