World Academy of Tirana Brings Ariston Education MUN to Albania
From February 2–4, the coastal city of Durrës will trade its quiet winter shoreline for lively debate as World Academy of Tirana (WAT) hosts the Ariston Education Model United Nations Conference. We are welcoming students from across Europe and the Middle East to step into the shoes of global leaders, diving into four days of negotiation, teamwork, and ideas under this year’s theme: “Bridging Global Goals with Sustainable Educational Transformation.”
Inside the Committees: Tackling Real-World Crises
Framed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), committee sessions challenge delegates to navigate complex national agendas while forging actionable multilateral consensus.
- DISEC (Disarmament & International Security): Delegates confront emerging modern threats, establishing regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence within schools and deliberating protocols to protect educational facilities and students in conflict zones.
- ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council): Focus centers on narrowing the international digital divide to guarantee digital literacy for K–12 classrooms, alongside initiatives to foster youth entrepreneurship and STEM readiness for future job markets.
- UNEP (Environmental & Social Committee): Heated debates tackle universal mandates for actionable climate education in school curricula, balanced against strategies for sustainable population dynamics and wildlife preservation.
- UNHRC (Human Rights Council): Student ambassadors draft binding resolutions ensuring unhindered access to quality education for displaced and refugee youth, while championing equal representation for young women and marginalized groups in STEM.
Conference Highlights
The conference kicks off with check-in and an inspiring Opening Ceremony, setting the stage for what’s ahead. Delegates then head into committee rooms to meet their chairs, learn the ropes, set the agenda, and take the floor for their first opening speeches.
Negotiations hit full swing as delegates build coalitions, draft resolutions, and answer questions from the student press corps. Between intense rounds of debate, delegates will welcome Ariston Education CEO Brian Rogove, who joins the sessions to deliver a special address to the committees before everyone unplugs for the evening Albanian Cultural Gala.
The conference builds toward its peak as committees enter final voting and assemble for the General Assembly plenary. The Closing Ceremony features a keynote reflection from Megi Fino, Albania’s Deputy Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. As a former IB student and MUN participant, her path from committee rooms to the diplomatic front lines offers delegates a relatable, firsthand glimpse of where student leadership can lead before awards are presented.
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