For four days,

STUDENTS ARE GOING TO TRY AND SOLVE THE PROBLEMS THAT THE WORLD IS CURRENTLY FACING.

The Bucharest Model NATO Conference is an annual simulation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The fifth edition of the conference is scheduled for January 2019 in Bucharest. The Conference is a simulation of the proceedings of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization that provides a unique opportunity for high school and university students to study the role and activities of NATO, as well as the political, military and economic issues it faces.

Research

Find out more about the status quo and look into each country's background and policies.

Analyze

Put things into perspective, examine the numbers, try and come up with solutions for the problems on the agenda. Get in character.

Discuss

Present your ideas in front of the committee, debate and try to find common ground. Your ideas could change the world.


What is going on?

Each participant represents a Member State of NATO and after registration, participants will receive the assigned countries and committees.

The Provisional Agenda for the January 2019 is now available HERE.

For more details, please read the Rules of the Conference.

We invite you to check out the schedule of the 5th edition of the conference HERE!
You may find HERE! the 4th edition Bucharest Model NATO Magazine!

Conference Schedule

Day 1 | 17 Jan

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16:00
Check-in at the registration Desk

17:00 - 20:00
Opening Ceremony
-Secretariat opening speech
- Chairpersons presentation
- Invited Speaker:
Jose Maria Lopez-Navarro – NATO 

Day 2 | 18 Jan

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9:00 - 9:15
Daily Briefing

9:15 - 12:30
Committee Sessions

12:30 - 14:00
Coffee break & Lunch

14:00 - 16:00
Committee Sessions

16:00 - 16:30
Coffee break

16:30 - 18:30
Committee Sessions

Day 3 | 19 Jan

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9:00 - 9:15
Daily Briefing

9:15 - 12:30
Committee Sessions

12:30 - 13:30
Coffee break & Lunch

13:30 - 21:00
Free time

21:00
Social Evening

Day 4 | 20 Jan

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10:30 - 12:00
North Atlantic Council

12:30 - 14:30
Closing Ceremony and Awards
 

Why is this conference for you?

By evaluating the agenda from an economic, political and military point of view, and debating these matters with other delegates, chairperson, faculty representatives and actual NATO representatives, all participants will have a thorough understanding of the problems that the world is currently

Interact with people with the same academic interests, exchange ideas during and outside of committee meetings, establish connections that will last a life-time.

Each delegate will receive a certificate testifying that he took part in the conference. Awards will be presented at the closing ceremony as follows: Delegate in a Committee Award, Overall Delegate Award, Outstanding Chairman Award.

Join the Secretary General and the Assistant Secretary General at the International Model NATO Conference in Washington, D.C, between the 12th and the 15th of February. Give your best and earn your place in the Romanian delegation.

Pricing & Registration - DEADLINE DECEMBER 10TH

If you do not require accommodation, the fee is 55€ (venue, coffee breaks, lunch, materials) and if you do, the fee is 90€ (3* Hotel accommodation, transport from and to the airport, meals, coffee breaks, venue & materials).

Delegates can choose a preferred country and committee. When assigning countries and committees, the board will try to take your preference into consideration. Your seat at the conference is reserved once your payment has been received.


If you like organizing events and wish to join our team you can get involved by applying as a chairperson or a volunteer.

2019
17 - 20 Jan

Bucharest
Romania

160
Places Available

Real World
Situations

The Secretariat

Ana Georgescu

Co-Secretary General & Founder

Ana Georgescu is a freshman at Harvard University and an International Computer High school of Bucharest alumna. She is passionate about astronomy, robotics and literature. She enjoys academic debates on various topics ranging from philosophy to politics and is a big Pink Floyd fan. Ana lists Frida Kahlo, Jorge Luis Borges and Garfield as her biggest influences.

Maria Nicolae

Co-Secretary General & Founder

Maria comes from the city of Dragasani where she played a lot of chess. She moved to the capital to study at ICHB in one of the olympics' classes and then to London to join the Computer Science freshman class of King's College. Besides organizing events, Maria loves playing the piano and winning at tennis. Her competitive nature has led her to succeed in very different domains, varying from modelling to building robots.

Cristina Pogorevici

General Manager

Pogo is a high school student in the 12th grade at "Gheorghe Lazar" National College. In her spare time, she runs an online fashion e-shop (Go-style) and travels all around the world through Erasmus+ youth exchanges and other volunteering projects. In the near future, she dreams of pursuing a Business major at a top American university and, at the same time, starting an innovative social venture in the field of education.

Ana Maria Radu

Executive Director

Ana Radu is in the 11th grade at the International Computer High School of Bucharest. Mathematics is her priority but she is also interested in innovation, as she has won various design/hardware control project competitions. She is a member of the Interact Club Bucharest and she spends her free time getting involved in other volunteering activities. Ana is always positive and tries to make the best out of every situation.

Matei Mares

Spokesperson

Matei Mares is a 12th grader at "Gheorghe Lazar" National College. He is curently planning a career in business and working at Go-style, an innovative fashion business run by teenagers. Matei is a passionate climber, participating in national competitions, as well as a barista (who's still trying to obtain the perfect esspresso) and volunteer, organizing charity events and engaging in Erasmus+ projects.

Ana Maria Radu

Executive Director

Ana Radu is a 12th grader at the International Computer High School of Bucharest. Mathematics is her priority, actively taking part into conferences and contests, but she is also interested in innovation, as she has won various project competitions. She organized multiple events ranging from an international math festival to successful projects at Interact Club Bucharest.Ana is always positive and tries to make the best out of every situation.

Andrei Mitrofan

General Manager

Andrei is a high-school student in the 12th grade at the International Computer High School of Bucharest. He is passionate about science and has participated in many national and international competitions on biology, physics, chemistry and research. With a strong desire to help others, Andrei is involved in many volunteering activities in his community, being an active member of Red Cross and numerous other organizations.

Minodora Mares

Development Manager

Minodora is a high school student in the 11th grade at "Gheorghe Lazar" National College. She loves playing the Piano and the accordion. Dodo is currently competing in the first women's soccer league. Her strong ambition, her organized mind and her competitive nature helped her to succeed in various volunteering activities, Erasmus+ youth exchanges and academic competitions.

Matei Gardus

Technical Manager

Matei studies at the National College for Informatics "Tudor Vianu". He is currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He has also participated in speaking competitions and has collaborated with a few television providers. "Gardus" is a very social person that can get along with many people and enjoys skiing in his free time during the winter. He is also a particularly avid drone pilot.

Ana Maria Radu

Executive Director

Ana Radu is a recent graduate of the International Computer High School of Bucharest. From mathematics and volunteering to traveling and organizing various projects and events, Ana embraces challenges of any kind that offer her the opportunity to meet wonderful people. She is always positive and tries to make the best out of every situation.

Razvan Turcu

General Manager

Razvan is a junior student at Laude-Reut Educational Complex. The main topics that define his interests are Artificial Intelligence and Particle Physics which he both combines in the research project he is working on. Being last year’s winner of the Best Overall Delegate award and taking part in many other diplomacy conferences he shaped his perspective as an ambitious advocate of truth and cooperation.

Minodora Mares

Development Manager

Minodora is a 12th grader at Gheorghe Lazar National College. She loves playing the piano and the accordion. Apart from this, she is the midfielder of a team which participates in the first league of the national women football championship. Her strong ambition, her organized mind and her competitive nature helped her succeed in various international projects and activities.

Mihai Nicolescu

Strategy Manager

Mihai is a senior student at National College “Mihai Viteazul”. His passions, among world affairs and debate, are Mathematics and Economics. He participated in many international diplomacy conferences and supports a constant awarness of events around the globe, which shape our world. In addition to these, he is particulary fond of travelling.

Calin Pacuraru

Deputy Manager

Calin is a high-school student in the 12th grade at the International Computer High School of Bucharest.He is passionate about economics and business studies.His rigorous thinking and his desire to help others drove him to join Leo Moonlight Bucharest , a club where he organized with his colleagues many charitable events.

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