Conference
Online
Jun 13–14, 2026
900 delegates expected
High school and university students
In English
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 · EnglishThe Future of the NHS: Funding pressures, privatization debates, and healthcare accessibilityand 2 more topicsRudransh Reddy, Divya Venkatesan, Ritchie Philip Thomas and 1 more
Congress – United States (Senate + House of Representatives)
168 seats · Beginner · EnglishRegulating Artificial Intelligence and Big Tech: Balancing innovation, national security, and civil libertiesand 2 more topicsSundus Gul, Arianna Sidwell and Dania Anees
Lok Sabha
167 seats · Intermediate · EnglishReforming India’s Data Protection Framework: Privacy, surveillance, and state accountabilityand 2 more topicsJihan Kothari, Vaanya Awasthy and Keerthana Prem
Organizers
Harshan Manigandan Vidya
Deputy Executive Director
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