BCMUN 2026

Bosphorus Collective Model United Nations

Dec 3–6, 2026 Belconti Resort Hotel, Antalya, Türkiye

Bosphorus Collective Model United Nations

Closes Nov 26 · 24 days left

Conference

Belconti Resort Hotel, Antalya, Türkiye·Europe

Dec 3–6, 2026

400 delegates expected

High school and university students

In English

Applications

Open
  • ChairsJul 7 – Nov 26, 2026Open
  • Delegates, Head delegates, Faculty advisorsJul 9 – Nov 26, 2026Open

About

Defining The Path

Bosphorus Collective Model United Nations (BCMUN) 2026

A Premier Residential Model United Nations Simulation

Organized by Bosphorus Collective

Event Overview

Bosphorus Collective Model United Nations (BCMUN) 2026 is the inaugural edition of a flagship, fully residential Model United Nations conference. Set along Türkiye’s stunning Mediterranean coast, BCMUN 2026 brings together passionate delegates from across Türkiye and around the globe for four days of high-level diplomatic debate, academic rigor, and intercultural exchange. Built on a commitment to academic excellence and seamless organization, BCMUN 2026 offers participants an unforgettable platform to sharpen their leadership skills, draft impactful resolutions, and help lay the foundation for a vibrant, growing community from its very first chapter.

Date and Venue

  • Dates: December 3–6, 2026
  • Venue: Belconti Resort Hotel (5-Star), Belek, Antalya, Türkiye
  • Format: Fully Residential (All-Inclusive)

Participation

BCMUN 2026 welcomes ambitious participants from various educational levels eager to debate pressing international issues and build lifelong connections. Participants can apply in the following capacities:

  • Delegates: Individual participants representing assigned countries or entities across diverse committees.
    • High School Delegates: Students currently enrolled in secondary education.
    • University Delegates: Undergraduate and graduate students from universities worldwide.
  • Head Delegates (HD): Student leaders applying to represent, coordinate, and lead a delegation from their university, school, or organization.
  • Faculty Advisors (FA): Educators, advisors, or institution leaders guiding and mentoring their institution’s delegation.

Committees and Focus Areas

Participants will engage in simulations across six specialized committees covering critical global dynamics, including economics, climate action, security, labor rights, and academic policy:

  • General Assembly (GA) & Specialized Agencies
  • Security & International Relations Committee
  • Economics & Development Council
  • Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability Action
  • International Labour & Social Policy Forum
  • Specialized Crisis / Academic Summit

Program Highlights

  • All-Inclusive Residential Experience: Full accommodation, all meals, coffee breaks, and access to resort facilities included at the five-star Belconti Resort Hotel.
  • Grand Opening Ceremony: Featuring keynote addresses by distinguished diplomats, academics, and guest speakers.
  • Intensive Committee Sessions: Dynamic debates, caucus sessions, and collaborative resolution-drafting on global affairs.
  • Social & Networking Events: Evening galas, social gatherings, and networking mixers designed to build lasting bonds beyond the committee floor.
  • Closing & Awards Ceremony: Celebrating exceptional diplomatic performance, outstanding resolutions, and top-performing delegations.

Benefits of Participation

  • Academic & Diplomatic Excellence: Engage with challenging, well-researched committee agendas curated by an experienced academic team.
  • Skill Development: Refine public speaking, negotiation, strategic compromise, and policy draftsmanship.
  • Turnkey Hospitality: Enjoy a stress-free environment with all accommodation, dining, and venue logistics integrated under one roof.
  • Global Networking: Join a strong community of future leaders, academics, and peers from across Türkiye and international institutions.

How to Apply

Interested individual delegates, Head Delegates, and Faculty Advisors are encouraged to apply through the official Bosphorus Collective application portal or via the MyMUN platform.

Note: Priority allocation and early-bird registration rates apply. Early application is strongly encouraged as committee spots and residential packages are strictly limited.

Join us at BCMUN 2026 in Antalya to take part in an unprecedented residential conference experience and help write the first chapter of our legacy!

Committees

  • 60 countries
    1. Regulating the legal and political accountability of private military and security companies

    GA: 4 - SPECPOL

    Beginner · English · 60 countries

    Topic

    Regulating the legal and political accountability of private military and security companies

    About the committee

    "The Special Political and Decolonization Committee, known as the Fourth Committee of the General Assembly, addresses a diverse range of political questions. Its work has historically included decolonization, peacekeeping, the rights of peoples under occupation, and matters of international security that hold political significance. As a body of the General Assembly, its member states constitute the whole of the United Nations members in order to deliberate on sensitive issues where sovereignty, human rights, and global stability intersect. At BCMUN 2026, this committee turns to regulating the legal and political accountability of private military and security companies. As states increasingly outsource functions once reserved for national armies, these private actors operate in a troubling grey zone of international law. Establishing clear standards of accountability is therefore vital to protecting civilians and preserving the principle that the use of force remains subject to law."

    Countries

    How this committee type works

  • 35 countries
    1. Safeguarding the labour rights and working conditions of marginalized and vulnerable communities

    International Labour Organization

    Intermediate · English · 35 countries

    Topic

    Safeguarding the labour rights and working conditions of marginalized and vulnerable communities

    About the committee

    The International Labour Organization is a specialised agency of the United Nations devoted to promoting social justice for laborers and promoting decent work conditions throughout the world. Established in 1919, it sets international labour standards and shapes policies that protect the dignity, safety, and rights of workers across various economies. ILO is distinguished from other United Nations bodies with its tripartite structure: each member state is represented not by one delegate but by three: a Government Representative, an Employer Representative, and a Worker Representative. This arrangement ensures full representation of all parties' interests and lets states, businesses, and labour to negotiate together. At BCMUN 2026, this committee addresses the safeguarding of labour rights and working conditions of marginalized and vulnerable communities. As informal work, migration, and discrimination continue to expose millions to exploitation, the ILO's tripartite dialogue offers a rare space where permanent and efficient policies can be built.

    Countries

  • 21 countries · 2 delegates each
    1. Financing and strengthening the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty

    G20

    Intermediate · English · 21 countries · 2 delegates each

    Topic

    Financing and strengthening the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty

    About the committee

    "The Group of 20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation, bringing together the world's major advanced and emerging economies. Formed in response to the financial crises of the late 20th century, it accounts for the greater part of global economic output, trade, and population, which gives its decisions considerable weight in shaping the direction of the world economy. Despite its name, the group is composed of nineteen sovereign countries alongside two regional unions, the European Union and the African Union, the latter admitted in 2023 as a recognition of the continent's growing role in global affairs. At BCMUN 2026, this committee follows a double allocation system, in which each member state is represented by both a Head of State and a Head of Economic Affairs, so that political vision and economic expertise are brought into the same negotiation. The committee's agenda item concerns financing and strengthening the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, as hunger persists despite sufficient global resources, coordinated financial commitment among the world's largest economies is essential to translating shared responsibility into concrete relief."

    Countries

  • 60 countries
    1. Empowering local governments to implement the circular economy as a tool for climate adaptation

    UNFCCC

    Beginner · English · 60 countries

    Topic

    Empowering local governments to implement the circular economy as a tool for climate adaptation

    Countries

    1. Made up members, role-based allocations

    Convention on Academic Integrity

    Expert · English

    Topic

    Made up members, role-based allocations

    Countries

  • 60 countries
    1. Promoting climate change awareness among youth

    UNESCO (Junior Only)

    Beginner · English · 60 countries

    Topic

    Promoting climate change awareness among youth

    Countries

    How this committee type works

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