Orbital MUN Conference 2025
From the 3rd to the 4th of February 2025, British International School of Ljubljana hosted the prestigious Orbital MUN Conference in the picturesque town of Bled, Slovenia. This intellectually stimulating event brought together students from four Orbital Education schools:
- Britannica International School Budapest - view website
- World Academy Tirana - view website - view website
- Baleares International College Mallorca - view website
- British International School of Ljubljana - view website
The conference provided an invaluable opportunity for students to engage in diplomatic discussions and sharpen their debating skills. Participants were assigned to one of four committees, each tackling significant global issues:
- AI in Warfare
- Nuclear Energy
- Animal Testing
- Immigration
These topics formed the basis for thought-provoking discussions, challenging students to examine complex issues from multiple perspectives.
The first day began with icebreaker activities, helping students forge connections before diving into their debates. The opening ceremony featured a keynote speech by Simona Leskovar, Director of the Bled Strategic Forum, who inspired attendees with her insight on diplomacy and global cooperation. This was followed by the initial committee sessions, where each delegate delivered an opening speech outlining their position on the assigned topic. Over the course of the conference, delegates engaged in rigorous discussions, exchanging arguments and working collaboratively to draft resolutions.
The sessions concluded with committee votes on the final resolutions—documents that reflected the students’ dedication, critical thinking, and ability to negotiate compromises.
The closing ceremony was highlighted by an inspiring keynote speech from the British Ambassador to Slovenia, Ms Victoria Harrison, who was accompanied by her guide dog, Otto. Her words provided a fitting and powerful conclusion to the conference, reinforcing the event's emphasis on diplomacy, collaboration, and meaningful dialogue.
The event underscored the importance of diplomacy, analytical reasoning, and teamwork—skills that will serve these students well in their future pursuits. As Naomi, our General Secretariat of the event said:
I urge everyone here, whether you have an interest in going to a field like this or not, to be passionate about humanity and its development. The perfect world is one without war, without hunger, without us killing our planet. But progress is valuable even without perfection, and perfection is impossible without progress.
Beyond the formal debates, students had the chance to explore Bled, socialise in their free time, and attend a gala dinner, complete with a red carpet entrance. The evening concluded with a touch of elegance, featuring music, dancing, and a live saxophone performance by Mr. Hulse, the music teacher at the British International School of Ljubljana.
Opportunities such as the Orbital MUN Conference play a crucial role in broadening students' understanding of global issues. By engaging in discussions on pressing international matters, they gained first-hand experience in negotiation and problem-solving. The collaborative nature of the conference encouraged them to appreciate diverse perspectives and work towards solutions that balance different interests and priorities.
The enthusiasm and commitment displayed throughout the event were a testament to the students’ dedication. If they carry forward the spirit of collaboration, open-mindedness, and solution-oriented thinking into their future endeavours, the true purpose of the conference will have been fulfilled. The Orbital MUN Conference 2025 was not just a debate forum, it was a stepping stone towards shaping informed, responsible global citizens. As demonstrated by British Internation School, Ljublijana student and conference Secretary General, Naomi in her closing statement.
Let’s strive for a world where war is avoided, where people are fed, where prejudice is ended, where the planet is healthy, where culture is valued, and where people are represented and cared for. It's a world which we may never see, but if we all endeavour to stand up for what we believe in and to reject tyrants, then we are moving in the right direction.
You can delve further into the Orbital Education Model United Nations Conference 2025, via the dedicated conference page.
