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CONFERENCE

REGISTRATION

This year, SMUN is slated to be held physically from 6 to 9 June 2023 (Tuesday to Friday).

Early bird registrations are from 8 Feb - 17 March, Regular Registration from 18 March - 7 April, and Late Registration from 8 April to 14 April!

FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONS

  • When and where is the conference held?
    The conference will be taking place this year from 6th - 9th June 2023 physically at National University of Singapore (NUS) . As the conference is based in Singapore, do note that our working language is English and that Singapore follows the GMT +8 time zone.
  • What will the conference schedule and participation requirements be like?
    The conference schedule can be found here. Delegates will need to attend at least 6 of 8 committee sessions and submit their position paper to qualify for participation certificates.
  • If there is an emergency, who am I supposed to contact?"
    Any emergencies can be directed to liaisons@singaporemun.org.
  • Will there be socials this year?
    Yes! Our Conference Management team have lined up exciting activities for you to de-stress and bond with your fellow delegates after rigorous academic debate sessions.
  • What is the cost per delegate? Are there any discounts?
    For Early Bird Registrations, the conference fees are SGD$130/pax. For Regular Registrations, the conference fees are SGD$150/pax. For Late Registrations, the conference fees are SGD$170/pax. Conference fees go towards supporting all logistical and administrative needs to ensure that we are able to deliver the best possible conference experience for you. In light of the COVID-19 situation, we have tried our best to reduce our conference fees to the lowest possible while ensuring that we are able to adequately cover all logistical and administrative needs to deliver the best possible conference for you. We will thus be unable to provide any discounts.
  • What am I entitled to?
    All delegates will have full access to all conference events and proceedings, including the opening and closing ceremonies. Additionally, we are excited to announce that all delegates can pre-order your limited edition SMUN 2023 Merchandise through our registration form!
  • How can I make payment?
    For delegates residing in Singapore, payment should be made via Paynow. Exact details will be emailed to you after we have successfully received your registration form. For delegates residing outside of Singapore, payment should be made via bank transfer. Exact details will be emailed to you after we have successfully received your registration form.
  • What are delegations? How do I know the size of my delegation?
    Delegations refer to a group of delegates who have registered together as a group (i.e. two or more individuals). This mostly applies to students from the same school, but friends who would like to sign up together as a delegation can do so as well. Do note that to be considered for delegation awards, small delegations consist of 5 to 8 delegates while large delegations consist of 9 or more delegates. Delegation awards recognise the stellar performance of groups. Delegations consisting of 2 to 4 individuals will not be considered for delegation awards.
  • Will foreign delegates be allowed to take part in the conference?
    Yes, SMUN 2023 is open to all local and international delegates. The conference will be held fully physically in Singapore.
  • Are there any age restrictions for delegates?
    The minimum age requirement is 15 years of age in the year of 2023, and the recommended age range would be from between 16-25.
  • What am I supposed to do after submitting the registration form?
    You will receive an acknowledgement email, which details payment information, after you register for the conference. Please only make payment upon receipt of this email. Upon payment, a subsequent confirmation email will be sent out to confirm your payment and registration. Allocation will only be done after this second email has been sent to you. Should you wish to check your registration details after submission, please do send an email to datamanagement@singaporemun.org.
  • Are faculty advisors allowed to observe the conference?
    Yes, faculty advisors are allowed to observe the conference. Faculty advisors should register within the same form as their delegation and indicate the day(s) which they would like to observe. There is a registration fee of $50 for faculty advisors who wish to observe the conference. We will subsequently email the faculty advisor(s) with all the necessary details they will need to access the conference. This helps us in ensuring the safety of all our participants by making sure only authorised individuals are able to access the conference.
  • If I have any queries, who am I supposed to contact and how?
    For general queries, you may reach our liaisons team through any of the following ways: Submit an enquiry form here; Email us at liaisons@singaporemun.org; Drop us a message via our Facebook page; Send us a direct message via our Instagram account @singaporemun. For financial queries (eg. payment details), please contact our finance team via email at finance@singaporemun.org. For academics queries (eg. committee allocation, study guides), please contact our academics team via email at academics@singaporemun.org. Should there be a need to check your registration details, please send an email to datamanagement@singaporemun.org.
  • If I find out that I have to miss the entire conference after registering and paying, am I entitled to a refund?"
    SMUN follows a strict no-refund policy. Delegates who are unable to attend the conference are encouraged to find a replacement delegate. Please get back to us via email with the following details of the replacement delegate as soon as possible: Name: [TITLE] [FIRST NAME] [LAST NAME] Age (as of 9 June 2023) Date of Birth: DD/MM/YYYY Sex: Male / Female / Others Mailing address Contact number.: +[COUNTRY CALLING CODE] [MOBILE NUMBER] Email address: Do you require a proof of participation letter?: Yes / No (Delegates may request for this letter should they require funding from an organisation or an official excusal letter.)
  • How many committees are there? What committees are there? What are the topics?
    There will be 11 committees at SMUN 2022, including a Joint Cabinet Crisis! You can go to our website for more details under the "Committees" section.
  • Are there double delegate committees?
    There will be 3 double delegate committees (G20, UNSC and FUNSC). You can indicate your partner on the registration form.
  • Will there be any awards?
    Yes, there will be awards, namely the Best Delegate, Outstanding Delegate, Honourable Mention and Best Position Paper awards.
  • What if I am unable to participate in the conference fully (i.e. skipping a day or two)?
    All participants are required to attend at least 7 out 9 council sessions to receive a Certificate of Participation. Excusal from sessions will be entertained on a case-by-case basis with relevant documentation submitted to the Secretariat.
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