CONFERENCE DETAILS

Here you will find all necessary information concerning the MUN-conference itself, such as the schedule, committees, accomodation information and much more. If you want to learn more about the framework program of the conference, go to BayernMUN2026 – FRAMEWORK PROGRAM

BayernMUN2026 Information

This document contains all necessary information about the conference, its features, the registration process, important deadlines, conference schedule and much more.

BayernMUN2026_information

COMMITTEES AND TOPICS

The 15th BayernMUN Conference will host between 150 and 200 delegates and will
simulate the following committees:

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) with the topics on the agenda:
(1) Combating Intolerance and Discrimination against Persons Based on Religion
or Belief
(2) Protecting and Promoting Human Rights to Prevent and Counter Violent
Extremism

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) with the topics on the agenda:
(1) Promoting Access to Affordable, Reliable, Sustainable, and Modern Energy
for All
(2) Empowering Women and Girls in the Achievement of the SDGs

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with the topics on the agenda: (1) Protection of Civilians in the Context of Peacekeeping Operations (2) Humanitarian Exemptions in Sanctions Regimes

CONFERENCE VENUE

The conference will take place between the 27th of February and the 1st of March 2026 at the “Eppelein-Saal” of the Kaiser Castle, Nuremberg. The hall is located at DJH Jugendherberge Nürnberg (Burg 2, 90403 Nuremberg), with stunning views on the Nuremberg city centre. From there, it is a 5-minute walk to Nuremberg’s Central Market (Hauptmarkt)

CONFERENCE HOTEL

You will be accommodated at the newly renovated youth hostel in the castle of Nuremberg. The same hostel serves as the conference location. There you will stay in three to six people dorms. However, you are also free to book alternative accommodation.

Hotel Name: DJH Jugendherberge Nürnberg Address: Burg 2, 90403 Nürnberg

COUNTRY ASSIGNMENT

The country assignment will be organized via a google forms to which you will find the link right here. If you fill out the form until 15.12.2025, you can participate in the first round where all countries are still available. If you miss the deadline, you can still choose a country from those, who were not chosen in the first round until 31.01.2025. If you have not chosen your country by this time, we can also assign you country that other delegations have not chosen.

POSITION PAPER

The following criteria are used by the conference staff for assessing the overall quality of the Position Papers (PP):

  • The overall quality of writing, formatting (see NMUN PP Guide, BayernMUN PP template), grammar, etc.
  • Citation of relevant regional, national, and international resolutions/documents
  • General consistency with geopolitical positions and constraints
  • Consistency with the constraints of the UN and the committee in particular
  • Analysis of issues and the use of original research
  • Proposed solutions and recommendations

Position Paper submission: 

  • Deadline: 9th of February, 2026, 23:59(GMT+1)
  • Format: PDF document under the file name: Position Paper_Countryname (e.g. Position Paper_xyz).
  • Submission:
    • via e-mail to the Secretariat.

We will make all position papers available for download to all registered delegates on Tuesday, the 14th of February, 2026.

You can find the template for the position papers HERE.

SCHOLARSHIPS

BayernMUNs mission is to encourage participation by members of the youth from all social backgrounds. This is why we offer scholarships to delegates that are either especially capable or socially disadvantaged. A scholarship covers the ticket costs for an accomodation ticket. Expenses beyond that are not covered.

Applications for scholarships will begin 01.10.2025. For more information, refer to point [IV] on Registration

AWARDS

BayernMUN issues awards in three different categories:

1. The Chair Awards will be distributed by the Dais and the staff. Areas of evaluation are remaining “in character”, participating in committee and proper use of the Rules of Procedure.

2. The Peer Awards are distributed by the committee. During the last day, each present delegation may vote for the delegations, they consider most successful.

3. The Position Papers will be read by a special committee, which will choose the best written and researched papers. To qualify for this award, you will have to hand in your Position Paper on time

DRESS CODE

All clothing must adhere to guidelines that portray professionalism and modesty. See pictures on both sides for reference. Find a more elaborate guide to the the dress code at Downloads

AGE AND PARTICIPANTS

Age & Participation are restricted by the German Government.

BayernMUN is open to university and high school students. Participation without supervision is only possible for delegates who are older than 16 years at the time of the conference. Students younger than 16 years will have to be supervised by a teacher or any other adult. Please contact the Secretariat in this case. The German government restricts participation in social activities in the evenings for delegates under 18 years (Jugendschutzgesetz). See the restrictions here.

DISCOVER NÜRNBERG

The Conference will take place in the heart of the famous city of Nuremberg. Let us introduce you to a charming and lively medieval town with a vast history.

Nürnberg is:

  • the city of the first assembly of nobles under several German Kings in the Middle Ages and was a center of merchandising, the arts and craftsmanship;
  • the birthplace of Albrecht Dürer, the famous painter and contemporary of Martin Luther;
  • the place where the annual conventions of the Nazi movement, called Reichsparteitage were held and where the Nazi leaders were put on trial and sentenced after the end of World War II;
  • a city that prides itself nowadays on being the City of Human Rights and that engages in many activities promoting the idea of Human Rights;
  • a city with the skyline of its impressive world-famous medieval castle called the Kaiserburg, the Emperors’ castle;
  • a hospitable city with vast traditional and en-vogue gastronomy, famous beers and ambitious cuisine.

Please be aware that we do not offer a tourist program. Contact us via e-mail for additional information if you have time before or after the conference to discover Nuremberg.