Istanbul 2026
Three days in Istanbul with students, young professionals and managers from many countries: a training symposium on negotiation, diplomacy and leadership, a full simulation day of council sessions, negotiation rounds and a crisis phase, then the presentation of final agreements, the closing ceremony with awards and a day in the city.
Theme. Trade, energy and supply chains between Europe and Asia.
Fees
This edition took place on 16 to 19 October 2026. The next conference is Houston, 9 to 12 April 2027; registration is open.
Windsor Hotel & Convention Center
A convention hotel on the European side of Istanbul with a large ballroom, restaurant and modern rooms.
Programme
Timings are indicative and may shift for operational reasons.
Day 1Arrival, opening and training
| 11:00 to 13:00 | Airport assistance (Istanbul Airport) |
| 13:00 to 15:00 | Hotel check-in and registration (official check-in 15:00) |
| 18:00 | Opening ceremony |
| 19:00 to 20:30 | Training symposium: negotiation, diplomacy and leadership |
| 20:30 to 21:15 | The Leaders' Table: welcome dinner |
| 21:30 onwards | Ice-breaking night |
Day 2Simulation day
| 08:00 | Reporting time and briefing |
| 08:30 to 10:45 | Council session 1: positions and priorities |
| 11:10 to 13:00 | Negotiation round 1: alliances and first proposals |
| 13:00 to 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 to 16:00 | Crisis session: new information, revised strategy |
| 16:30 to 19:00 | Negotiation round 2 and drafting of the final agreement |
| 19:00 onwards | Free time |
Day 3Outcomes, awards and the city
| 08:00 | Reporting time |
| 08:30 | Flag ceremony |
| 09:00 | Presentation and defence of the final agreements |
| 09:45 | Cultural ceremony |
| 11:30 | Closing ceremony and awards |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:30 | Istanbul city tour |
| 19:00 | Bosphorus cruise dinner |
Day 4Check-out and departure
| 09:00 to 11:00 | Check-out |
| 12:00 to 13:00 | Airport assistance (Istanbul Airport) |
Next conference: Houston, United States
9 to 12 April 2027 · Marriott Houston North. Registration is open.