DMUNP 2026

DMUN MODEL PARLIAMENT AND CONGRESS

Jun 13–14, 2026 Online

DMUN MODEL PARLIAMENT AND CONGRESS

Conference

Online

Jun 13–14, 2026

900 delegates expected

High school and university students

In English

How it went

3.9890 ratings from delegates
Academics
4.18
Logistics
3.74
Socials
4.01
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About

Governance Is Not a Debate. It Is a Negotiation.

DMUN Model Parliament & Congress 2026 (DMUNP 2026) is DMUN Foundation's flagship legislative simulation, bringing together over 900 school and university students from around the world for two days of parliamentary debate, legislative drafting, negotiation, and policymaking.

Unlike traditional Model United Nations conferences, DMUNP places delegates inside legislative chambers where success depends not only on public speaking, but also on coalition-building, party strategy, procedural knowledge, and the ability to turn ideas into legislation.

Delegates are assigned political roles and work within real parliamentary structures, navigating the same challenges faced by elected representatives: balancing competing interests, negotiating across political divides, and building support for policy proposals.

Committees

House of Commons (United Kingdom)

Delegates will examine the future of the National Health Service, immigration and asylum policy, and the challenges of balancing energy security with the UK's net-zero commitments.

United States Congress

Participants will debate artificial intelligence regulation, comprehensive immigration reform, and federal climate policy through the legislative processes of both the Senate and House of Representatives.

Lok Sabha (India)

Delegates will address data protection and privacy, agricultural policy and minimum support price guarantees, and the constitutional and social implications of a Uniform Civil Code.

The DMUNP Experience

DMUNP is designed to mirror the realities of legislative politics. Delegates will engage in formal debate, party caucuses, policy negotiations, legislative drafting, amendment procedures, and coalition-building throughout the conference.

Ideas alone are rarely enough to secure outcomes. Delegates must build support, navigate competing interests, respond to opposition, and adapt their strategies as discussions evolve.

Every committee session is built around active participation, encouraging delegates to think critically, negotiate effectively, and work collaboratively in pursuit of legislative solutions.

Skills Developed

Through participation, delegates strengthen their abilities in:

  • Public speaking and persuasive communication
  • Policy analysis and legislative drafting
  • Negotiation and consensus-building
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Parliamentary procedure and leadership
  • Strategic decision-making

These skills extend far beyond conference rooms and remain valuable in law, public policy, diplomacy, politics, business, and civic leadership.

Who Should Apply?

DMUNP 2026 welcomes school and university students from all academic backgrounds. The conference is particularly relevant for those interested in politics, law, international relations, economics, public policy, governance, and social sciences.

No matter where participants are located, the online format provides access to a truly global discussion, bringing together diverse perspectives from across regions and educational systems.

Apply. Legislate. Lead.

Three chambers. Nine agendas. 900+ delegates.

Join one of the world's largest online legislative simulations and experience the challenges of governance from inside the institutions where decisions are made.

Applications are now open on MyMUN.

Support & Assistance

For questions regarding applications, committee preferences, registration, payments, or technical access, delegates should first use the support system available on the conference platform.

For unresolved matters, participants may contact the Deputy Executive Director at deputyexecutivedirector@dmun.org .

All inquiries will be reviewed and directed to the appropriate conference team for assistance.

Ratings

Earlier editions

Committees

  • House of Commons – United Kingdom

    167 seats · Expert · English
    The Future of the NHS: Funding pressures, privatization debates, and healthcare accessibilityand 2 more topics
    Rudransh Reddy, Divya Venkatesan, Ritchie Philip Thomas and 1 more

    House of Commons – United Kingdom

    167 seats · Expert · English

    Topics

    1. The Future of the NHS: Funding pressures, privatization debates, and healthcare accessibility
    2. Immigration and Asylum Policy Reform: Border control, refugee protection, and integration challenges
    3. Energy Security and Net Zero Commitments: Balancing climate targets with economic and political constraints

    About the committee

    The House of Commons represents the lower chamber of the UK Parliament and serves as the primary law-making body. This committee focuses on the political, economic, and social consequences of Brexit. Delegates will engage in parliamentary debates addressing governance challenges, national unity, immigration, and economic stability, while navigating party discipline, public opinion, and parliamentary accountability.

    Chairs

    Countries

  • Congress – United States (Senate + House of Representatives)

    168 seats · Beginner · English
    Regulating Artificial Intelligence and Big Tech: Balancing innovation, national security, and civil libertiesand 2 more topics
    Sundus Gul, Arianna Sidwell and Dania Anees

    Congress – United States (Senate + House of Representatives)

    168 seats · Beginner · English

    Topics

    1. Regulating Artificial Intelligence and Big Tech: Balancing innovation, national security, and civil liberties
    2. Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Border security, asylum policy, and pathways to citizenship
    3. Federal Climate Policy: Energy transition, economic trade-offs, and interstate equity

    About the committee

    The United States Congress committee simulates the bicameral legislative system of the world’s most influential democracy. Delegates will examine the balance between national security, civil liberties, and executive authority. Through legislative debate, bipartisan negotiations, and committee-style proceedings, participants will explore how power, polarization, and policy-making shape governance in the United States.

    Chairs

    Countries

  • Lok Sabha

    167 seats · Intermediate · English
    Reforming India’s Data Protection Framework: Privacy, surveillance, and state accountabilityand 2 more topics
    Jihan Kothari, Vaanya Awasthy and Keerthana Prem

    Lok Sabha

    167 seats · Intermediate · English

    Topics

    1. Reforming India’s Data Protection Framework: Privacy, surveillance, and state accountability
    2. Agricultural Policy and MSP Guarantees: Balancing farmer welfare, fiscal sustainability, and market reform
    3. Uniform Civil Code: Constitutional principles, minority rights, and federal implications

    About the committee

    The Lok Sabha stands at the center of India’s legislative process, where political mandate meets institutional constraint. In this committee, delegates step into the role of Members of Parliament, navigating a landscape shaped by party discipline, coalition pressures, and regional interests. Debate in the Lok Sabha extends beyond individual speeches - it requires coordination within party lines, strategic negotiation across the aisle, and an acute awareness of public and political consequences. Legislation is not simply argued; it is built through compromise, timing, and the ability to secure majority support in a complex and often divided house.

    Chairs

    Countries

    How this committee type works

Organizers

Harshan Manigandan Vidya
Deputy Executive Director

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