How to run a Model UN conference

Before the conference

1. Agree the programme. Confirm committees, topics, room capacities, session times and the version of the rules of procedure each Chair will use.
2. Prepare one roster per committee. Check delegation names, country assignments and room changes with Chairs. Decide who can correct the roster on the day.
3. Rehearse a handoff. Send a sample draft resolution from a Chair to the approval team. Ask reviewers to request a correction and check that the corrected version reaches Printing and the committee.

During committee sessions

1. Record roll call before debate. Save attendance against the correct committee and session. Follow your conference rules for changes in voting status and late arrivals.
2. Keep a visible speaking order. Confirm the next speaker, use an agreed time limit and record contributions as they happen. Agree scoring rules before the first session so different Chairs apply them consistently.
3. Track the version that reaches the floor. Record which draft was approved, distributed, debated and voted on. Assign someone to tell the Chair when copies are ready.

After the final session

1. Close the committee record. Check that final attendance, decisions and any remaining print jobs are accounted for.
2. Agree who keeps the records. Export or back up the records you need, then store them according to your school's retention and access rules.

Choose tools for your team

One Chair can run roll call, speaking queues, timers and participation on a single device with the Free Chair Console. Export a backup before switching devices. For conferences that need Chairs, reviewers, Printing and Executives to share updates, compare the connected MUNOS plan.