Dear delegates, esteemed advisors,

It is my honor to welcome you to the twenty-sixth session of the Columbia Model United Nations Conference and Exposition, taking place from January 14-17, 2027.

Each year, CMUNCE brings together over 900 students from around the world to Columbia University’s Morningside campus to engage in a weekend of rigorous debate, creative diplomacy, and collaboration. Our committees are designed not only to cover a wide variety of topics, but also to challenge delegates, encourage critical thinking, hone decision making skills, and engage respectfully with perspectives differing from their own.

CMUNCE is already known for its fast-paced crisis committees, but this year, we are taking it to the next level. Alongside the standard GA and SGA committees, we plan on offering an unprecedented 25 crisis committees, including an ambitious five-way JCC. Whether navigating a historical watershed moment or shaping an imaginary world, delegates will have more opportunities than ever to find a committee that excites them.

Alongside my amazing Secretariat and staff, I look forward to curating a conference that is intellectually demanding and academically rigorous. Above all, I hope that CMUNCE XXVI is a conference delegates look back on fondly.

We cannot wait to welcome you to Columbia and to New York City!