Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 16: Somerville International School successfully hosted the fourth edition of its flagship Model United Nations conference, SISMUN ’26, on May 12 and 13, 2026, bringing together students from across the city for two days of diplomacy, debate, policy discussion, and global engagement.
The conference witnessed participation from:
26+ schools
380+ student delegates
making it one of the largest editions of SISMUN organised by the institution to date.
The event served as a platform for young delegates to engage in:
International policy discussions
Negotiation exercises
Leadership development
Public speaking
Critical thinking
Collaborative problem-solving
through simulated United Nations committee sessions.
Eminent Dignitaries Attend SISMUN ’26
The conference was attended by several distinguished guests and educational leaders, including:
Thomas T. Roy
Mary George
D.A. Tressler
Mary Thomas
Marilyn Thomas
Joy Jose, who attended as the Chief Guest
Their presence added significance to the conference and encouraged students to actively participate in discussions focused on:
Global cooperation
Diplomacy
Leadership
Responsible citizenship
Seven Committees Addressed Contemporary & Historical Issues
SISMUN ’26 featured seven committees designed to expose delegates to a wide range of global and national policy challenges.
The committees included:
UNGA (United Nations General Assembly)
UNSC (United Nations Security Council)
AIPPM (All India Political Parties Meet)
HCC (Historical Crisis Committee)
GENSAFE
GENSAFE 2.0
Multiverse Assembly (MVA)
The conference agendas explored topics related to:
International peace and security
Gender rights
Media regulation
Historical conflicts
Governance challenges
Crisis management
Diplomatic negotiation
Delegates participated in:
Policy drafting
Moderated caucuses
Crisis simulations
Debate sessions
Resolution-building exercises
designed to strengthen both analytical and communication skills.
Encouraging Youth Leadership & Global Awareness
Educational leaders emphasized that Model United Nations conferences play an important role in preparing students for:
Leadership responsibilities
Global awareness
Public discourse
Collaborative problem-solving
Such conferences also encourage students to:
Understand international relations
Develop confidence in public speaking
Build research and analytical capabilities
Learn negotiation and diplomacy skills
Observers noted that SISMUN ’26 reflected the growing enthusiasm among students for:
Global policy engagement and intellectual discussion platforms.
A Platform for Holistic Student Development
Somerville International School continues to position initiatives like SISMUN as part of its broader commitment toward:
Holistic education
Leadership development
Experiential learning
Global citizenship education
The conference atmosphere reportedly combined:
Academic rigor
Diplomatic simulation
Creative thinking
Student collaboration
while fostering a spirit of respectful debate and international cooperation.
Growing Popularity of MUN Conferences in India
Over the last decade, Model United Nations conferences have witnessed rapid growth across Indian schools and universities.
Students increasingly participate in MUNs to:
Improve communication skills
Explore policy-making
Understand world affairs
Build confidence and leadership abilities
Educational institutions are also recognizing MUN platforms as:
Important tools for experiential and future-oriented learning.
Final Outlook
With record participation and intellectually engaging committee sessions, SISMUN ’26 further strengthened its reputation as one of the notable school-level MUN conferences in the region.
By bringing together young delegates from multiple schools to discuss:
Global governance
Diplomacy
Social challenges
International cooperation
Somerville International School continues to encourage a new generation of informed, articulate, and globally aware student leaders.
