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WISMUNC I

November 14, 2026

About WISMUNC I

Washington International School’s Model United Nations Conference (WISMUNC) is for Middle School delegates in Grades 5–8 hosted by WIS Upper School students. We seek to create an engaging environment where Middle School students will experience a day of debate, diplomacy, and collaboration.

Letter from the Secretaries General:

Dear Sponsors and Delegates:

It is our honor to invite you to the first iteration of Washington International School’s Model United Nations Conference.

As WISMUNC’s first iteration, we are dedicated to building a conference that inspires and pushes Middle School delegates to consider pressing global issues from different perspectives. At WISMUNC I, delegates will be challenged to tackle international issues in an international city, at a preeminent international school.

As a conference positioned at the start of the MUN season, we are dedicated to fostering the skills delegates need to succeed in future conferences. Notably, each delegate will participate in a mid-day delegate development workshop, where they will have the opportunity to strengthen public speaking skills and hone crisis strategies with experienced WIS Upper School delegates.

Over the next several months, we encourage you to check our website and social media for updates. If you have any questions about WISMUNC I, please feel free to reach out to a member of the Secretariat. On behalf of our entire staff, we cannot wait to welcome you to campus on November 14!

All of our best,
Jonathan Gardiner and Leo Carcenac-Ratsimbazafy
Co-Secretaries General of WISMUNC I
wismunc@wis.edu

Registration

Registration will open in mid-August!

Registration Timeline:
August 15: Registration Opens
October 25: Registration Closes
November 1: Final payments due

Fees:

$25 per delegation
$35 per delegate

Payment: Check back in August for information on payment.

Conference Information

Meet The Secretariat
Co Secretary-General: Jonathan Gardiner Jonathan Gardiner is a junior at Washington International School (WIS), and is honored to be Co Secretary-General of WISMUNC I. An avid delegate, he has been involved with Model UN since Grade 6, attending numerous conferences. He also leads WIS’s Middle School MUN program. In his free time, he enjoys playing the saxophone, singing in choir, and spending time with friends and family. Jonathan is beyond thrilled to see WISMUNC I come to fruition, and is so excited to welcome delegates to what promises to be a captivating conference. Co Secretary-General: Leo Carcenac-Ratsimbazafy Leo is a junior at Washington International School…. Undersecretary of General Assemblies: Inigo Jordan Inigo is a senior at Washington International School Undersecretary of Crisis Committees: Mahina Diaz-Asper Mahina is a senior at Washington International School…
Schedule and Keynote Speaker:
8:00–8:30 AM: Arrival and registration (Theater Lobby) 8:30–9:00 AM: Opening ceremony (Black Box Theater) 9:05–11:30 AM: Committee Session I Block A: General Assemblies and Specialized Agencies 11:30 AM–12:05 PM: Lunch Block 1 12:10–12:45 PM: Delegate Development Workshops 1 (MS Science Classrooms) Block B: 11:30 AM–12:05 PM: Delegate Development Workshops (MS Science Classrooms) 12:10–12:45 PM: Lunch Block 2 (Crisis Committees; Huffard Hall) 12:50-3:30 PM: Committee Session II 3:40-4:00 PM: Closing Ceremony (Black Box Theater) Opening Ceremony Keynote Speaker: TBD Awards Information: Individual and delegation awards will be presented during closing ceremonies. For each committee, there will be a best delegate, outstanding delegate, and one honorable mention award given. The delegation with the greatest number of awards will win “best delegation.”
Conference Policies
Code of Conduct All delegates must sign the Code of Conduct (link). For your reference, here are our policies: All WISMUNC delegates must conduct themselves in a professional and diplomatic manner. The dress code for the conference is Western Business Attire. Delegates are asked to use their discretion within this. WISMUNC is designed as primarily a tech-free conference in order to maximize face-to-face collaboration and engagement; delegates will receive notepads and pens. The use of cell phones, laptops, ipads, or other personal electronic devices is prohibited in committee, except in cases of emergency. The use of electronic devices is allowed outside of committee rooms. Delegates must remain on the campus of Washington International School throughout the entire day, unless picked up by a parent or guardian. Harassment based on, but not limited to the following categories: race or ethnicity, age, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability will not be tolerated. Delegates are also bound by the policies of their respective schools. Delegate Release Form All delegates (and their parents) must sign the Delegate Release Form. The form will be available in September.

Frequently Asked Questions

when is the conference?
The conference is on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Registration will open at 8:00 AM, and closing ceremonies will end at 4:00 PM.
Where is the conference?
The conference will be hosted at Washington International School (WIS)’s Tregaron Campus, located at 3100 Macomb St. NW, Washington DC, 20008.
How do we enter WIS and how do we park?
WIS is located on Macomb Street, and is elevated. As you come down Macomb St. from Wisconsin Avenue, the School’s driveway is on the right hand side. Cars should drive up the driveway; there will be staff ready to direct you. Parking will be available for delegations’ faculty sponsors. We kindly ask that all delegates are dropped off, as there is limited parking on campus.
is lunch provided?
Yes, a catered lunch will be provided free-of-charge to all delegates and sponsors.
What is the conference dress code?
The dress code is Western Business Attire.
What is the technology policy?
WISMUNC will primarily be a tech-free conference. Delegates will receive notepads and pens.
Are position papers required?
It is our belief that delegates should be well-informed and have conducted research on their topics prior to commencing debate. Thus, position papers are required for all committees, and can be emailed to each committee’s respective chair via the emails listed in the background guides. However, only in-committee performance will be considered in awards qualifications.
Will sponsors have a quiet place to work?
Yes. The comfort of sponsors is a priority for us.