Dear Delegates and Faculty Advisors,

It is a great honor and pleasure to invite you all to the forty-second iteration of the Ivy League Model United Nations Conference, hosted at the Marriott Philadelphia Downtown Hotel from Thursday, January 22nd to Sunday, January 25th, 2026.

For over four decades, ILMUNC has stood at the forefront of intellectual engagement and friendly academic competition as one of the world’s leading high-school Model United Nations conferences. Each year we build on this legacy to deliver an even more enriching experience, and ILMUNC XLII will be no exception. By bringing together delegations from around the world to address issues that span the globe, diverse perspectives will work together to ideate and implement innovative and impactful solutions. Our passionate secretariat and staff are eagerly preparing to guide delegates on the exciting journey that lies ahead.

The experience and lessons of ILMUNC transcend a weekend in January and extend past the walls of the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott. Our mission is to cultivate the values and skills that make Model UN such a transformative experience: diplomacy and cooperation, critical thinking and leadership, global awareness, meaningful social connection, and the courage to step outside one’s comfort zone. Through these experiences, our ultimate goal is to prepare delegates to become the changemakers, global citizens, and forward-thinking leaders of tomorrow. 

Whether tackling mythical monsters, reimagining historical turning points, or addressing today’s most pressing international issues, there is a place for everyone at ILMUNC. From first-time delegates to seasoned veterans, our 28 committees are designed with the delegate front of mind. Each caucus, crisis, and resolution provides a new opportunity for debate, collaboration, and leadership. 

ILMUNC is more than just a conference—it is a quest for progress, a place of growth, a lifelong memory, and whatever else you make of it. I cannot wait to see what you all accomplish at ILMUNC XLII.

I encourage you to explore and return to our website for information and updates on registration, our secretariat, committees, and delegate resources. New information will be added throughout the year as we continue to develop our upcoming conference. On behalf of the entire ILMUNC XLII Secretariat, we look forward to welcoming you to Philadelphia in January for what promises to be our most exciting conference yet.

Best, 
Gabriel Greenfield
Secretary-General, ILMUNC XLII