HNMUN LA 2026

Harvard National Model United Nations – Latin America (HNMUN-LA) is the Latin American extension of the renowned Harvard National Model United Nations, the world’s oldest and most recognized university-level United Nations simulation.

HNMUN-LA 2026 is organized in partnership between the Harvard International Relations Council (IRC), Asociación Panameña de Debate (ASPADE), and World Debate Consulting (WDC).

Since 2012, HNMUN-LA has provided an academically rigorous environment for high school and university students to debate regional and global issues, hosted in major cities across Latin America.

The 2026 edition, held in Panama City, will bring together participants from more than 15 countries, offering a comprehensive program that includes committee sessions in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, expert-led workshops, and a full schedule of social and cultural activities.

All delegates who select the Residential Package benefit from accommodation at the official conference hotel, local transportation, meals, and travel insurance. Participants can expect a highly organized, international experience with a full schedule of academic activities and social events, designed to foster debate, critical thinking, and professional networking.

We invite you to apply and join the next generation of leaders at HNMUN-LA 2026.

🗓️ Application Phases

Priority Registration:
First payment before June 30th, 2025. Allows payment in three installments. Committee and position assignments provided before September 15th, 2025.

General Registration:
Open until September 30th, 2025. Payment in two installments, both completed before the deadline.

Late Registration:
Open from September 30th, 2025, until January 2nd, 2026. Delegations registering during this period will incur a Late Delegation Fee of $300 (compared to $100 for Priority and General Registration). Individual delegates registering without a delegation benefit from a 60% discount on the Delegation Fee.

Delegates and delegations registering during the late window can pay in two installments: First payment before October 30th, 2025, and second payment before December 30th, 2025. If the initial payment is not made by October 30th, full payment in a single installment will be required.

💰 Conference Fees and Packages

HNMUN-LA 2026 offers two participation packages to accommodate the needs of delegations:

Residential Fee — $1,400 USD per participant

Required for all international high school delegations. Optional for university and local high school delegations.

Includes:

• Access to all academic programing
• Accommodation at the official conference hotel (6 nights, triple occupancy room)
• 18 meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) from January 11 (dinner) to January 17 (lunch)
• Local transportation (airport and event transfers)
• Access to all official conference social events
• Travel insurance

Note: For double or single occupancy room upgrades, please contact logistics@debateconsulting.com.

Non-Residential Fee — $350 USD per participant

Available for university delegations and local high school delegations only.

Includes:

• Access to all academic programing
• 6 lunches (January 12–17, 2026)
• Access to all official conference social events
• No accommodation, breakfast, or dinner included

Additional Fees

Delegation Fee:

• $100 USD per delegation (covers processing and assignments)
• Late Registration: $300 USD
• Single-delegate delegations receive a 60% discount

Faculty Advisor Fee:

• $80 USD per non-residential faculty advisor
• Waived for residential delegations

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who can participate in HNMUN-LA 2026?
The conference is open to high school and university students from any country.

What languages are the committees conducted in?
Committees are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Are meals, accommodation, and local transport included?
Yes. Our residential fee covers accommodation for 6 nights, all meals, airport and event transfers, and travel insurance.

What is included in the Residential package regarding meals?
The Residential Package includes accommodation at the official conference hotel in a triple room (with upgrade options available). All meals are provided, starting with dinner on Sunday, January 11th, and ending with lunch on Saturday, January 17th. This includes daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as access to all official social events where food is served.

What is included in the Non-Residential package regarding meals?
The Non-Residential Package includes only the six conference lunches, one for each day of the conference. No other meals are provided under this package.

What is the payment process?
Payment can be made via CuantoApp (Visa/Mastercard) or international bank transfer. Detailed instructions are provided during registration.

How do I request a visa support letter?
After registration and payment confirmation, contact info@debateconsulting.com to request an official visa letter.

Can I receive a refund if I cannot attend?
Please refer to the Conference Policies available at www.hnmunla.org for all information regarding refunds.

📬 Contact

info@hnmunla.org
www.hnmunla.org