Dear delegates and faculty advisors,

I am thrilled to invite you to the Ivy League Model United Nations Conference China 2024, hosted this year at the Sheraton in Shanghai from July 30th to August 2nd! As the Secretary-General, I am honored to invite you to this esteemed international forum that embodies the ideals of cooperation, discourse, and diplomacy. At ILMUNC, we firmly believe that cultivating these skills in young leaders like yourselves will be the catalyst for positive global change.

We hope that ILMUNC ASDAN will serve as a launching pad for global debate on the world’s most pressing issues, engaging a new generation of future leaders and problem solvers. ILMUNC has long believed that the value of Model UN spans across borders, and in an era of increasing tensions and uncertainties among global actors, the ability to navigate our multi-polar world will be essential for the next generation of leaders. As one of the world’s leading conferences, we must take the opportunity to spread productive thoughtfulness, navigating our multi-polar world through principles of healthy discussion.​​ In this vein, this year’s conference theme is “Building Bridges, not Walls”, inspired by the conversations you will have to advance collaborative global diplomacy.

Throughout the past year, forty-eight University of Pennsylvania students have dedicated themselves to bringing ILMUNC ASDAN 2024 to life, and a select portion of this team will be coming to the historic city of Shanghai to staff the conference. This Secretariat is committed to making a positive experience for all delegates in attendance, with the hopes that we learn from each other’s diverse knowledge and backgrounds. Whether you are a seasoned delegate or a first-time attendee, you will be welcomed into an environment that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas. At ILMUNC, we believe that each delegate has a unique perspective to offer, and we strive to create an atmosphere that fosters intellectual growth and personal development.

I encourage you to read through our website for more information on registration, our committees, and our Secretariat. More information will be added to the website as we continue to develop our conference experience throughout the year. On behalf of the entire ILMUNC ASDAN China 2024 Secretariat, I can not wait to see all of you in Shanghai in July and be a part of a truly wonderful experience!

Sincerely,
Juliette Silk
Secretary-General, ILMUNC ASDAN 2024