Dear Delegates and Faculty Advisors,

I am honored to invite you all to the forty-first iteration of the Ivy League Model United Nations Conference, hosted at the Marriott Philadelphia Downtown Hotel from Thursday, January 23rd to Sunday, January 26th, 2025. 

As one of the country’s premier high school Model United Nations conferences, ILMUNC aims to bring some of the world’s most critical issues to light for delegates to explore & debate. By simulating the United Nations and its discussions on the world’s most pressing issues, we strive for delegates to immerse themselves within the realm of international affairs and imagine themselves as world leaders in diplomacy. 

Here at ILMUNC, our priority remains the delegate experience. Each of our twenty-six committees is designed to simulate real-world, historical, or fantastical scenarios, where delegates can hone their public speaking skills, engage in rigorous debate, and collaborate to draft resolutions that mirror the complexities of global diplomacy. Each of these committees seeks to create an environment where every delegate’s voice is pivotal–where each unique perspective contributes to an even more comprehensive solution. We are excited to welcome schools from all over the world and provide a platform for delegates–with similar interests yet varying backgrounds–to foster lasting connections at ILMUNC.

Through this hands-on experience and its inclusivity of diverse viewpoints, we believe that delegates will be able to learn about the real dynamics of diplomacy. The skills, in addition to the relationships built along the way, will be extended well beyond conference weekend. After all, Model UN is truly a rewarding experience that instills lifelong values in its participants.

This year, we are taking significant steps to ensure that ILMUNC XLI is accessible to students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. We believe that every student should have the opportunity to engage with, learn from, and contribute to the international affairs community, regardless of their economic circumstances. 

As the conference approaches, our website will provide details about registration, our committees, and our secretariat.  We encourage you to check our website for updates and fully immerse yourself in the conference before it begins. On behalf of the entire ILMUNC XLI Secretariat, we are so excited to see everyone at the Marriott in January for our forty-first conference! 

Best, 
Kartik Pillai
Secretary-General, ILMUNC XLI