MUNO event 2026
MUNO event 2026 brings together students for an inspiring Model United Nations conference. On this page, you can find the staff, committees, booklet and programme.

Staff MUNO 2026

Nika Barendregt
Hi, my name is Nika, and I will be MUNO’s 15th secretary general. I have participated in 4 MUNs already and have completely fallen in love with the debating, planning, and concept, which led me to choose this role, and my plan is to make MUNO’s 15th birthday special!
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I would describe myself as creative, independent, and caring, but also very organised. Some things I like to do in my free time are listening to music, reading books, and shopping with friends.
Fun fact: In my first year of high school, I organised the event for the mentor students in my class, which was sleeping at school.

Jelte van der Mark
Good day everyone, my name is Jelte van der Mark and I will be conference manager for the 15th edition of Model United Nations Oud-Beijerland. This will be my sixth MUN and my first one as staff. I hope that this year’s wonderful team will be able to bring…
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an enjoyable conference to all of you and that one of you might be inspired to take my place in the future. Apart from MUN’s, I also greatly enjoy sailing and playing (video) games with my friends.
Fun fact: I might be 16, but I’m also married, and divorced, once already.

Ies van Alphen
Hi, I’m Ies, and I will be the deputy secretary-general external for MUNO 2026. I have done 3 MUNs, including 2 MUNOs. I applied for this role because MUNO has helped me to greatly improve my communication and debating skills, and helped me grow more…
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confident in sharing my ideas. Outside of school, I like to play video games, go climbing, and organize poker tournaments with friends. I’m someone who loves challenges and trying new things, whether it’s new food or organizing a big event. I look forward to making MUNO 2026 an unforgettable experience for everyone.
Fun fact: I used to hate debating and was really scared of it, but after challenging myself to participate, I started to love it.

Daan Leeuwenburgh
My name is Daan Leeuwenburgh. During MUNO 2026, I will be 17 years old, and I will be serving as this year’s DSGE. In this role, I will be responsible for all sponsorships, maintaining contact with external schools, and promoting MUNO. I’m really looking forward to…
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contributing to a successful and well-organized conference. During MUNO, I will be in VWO 6. I have been interested in international politics from a young age, which is one of the main reasons I wanted to help organize this year’s MUN. MUNO 2026 will be my 5th MUN.
Fun fact: I spend a bit too much of my free time working on and upgrading scooters.

Mare Overvoorde
Hi! My name is Mare, and I’m honored to take on the role of Deputy Secretary-General Internal at this year’s MUNO. This means that, together with the other deputies, I take care of any and all internal affairs concerning MUNO. A little about me: I’m currently in my fifth…
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year at the Willem, I have three jobs, and in my spare time I love dancing with my team, going shopping, and enjoying sunny afternoons on terraces with friends. I’m really looking forward to an amazing MUNO and to creating a memorable experience together.
Fun fact: I can’t actually burp, and I never have! 🙂

Rory van den Hoek
Hi! My name is Rory van den Hoek, I am 17 years old, and I live in Oud-Beijerland. I enjoy being creative, especially through baking and hands-on projects that let me express ideas in new ways. As Deputy Secretary-General Internal for MUNO, I am excited to…
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contribute to MUNO 2026. Within MUNO, I aim to support a welcoming and organised environment for all participants, ensuring everyone feels included and prepared. I am passionate about teamwork, communication, and making events run smoothly behind the scenes. I look forward to learning from others and growing through this experience while helping MUNO become an inspiring and memorable event for everyone involved.
Fun fact: I’m named after Rory from Gilmore Girls.

Liv Fortuin
Hi! My name is Liv Fortuin, and I am 17 years old. I am honored to be one of the Deputy Secretary-General Internals of MUNO 2026–2027. In this position, I will be responsible for managing all internal affairs within MUNO, making sure everything behind the…
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scenes runs smoothly and efficiently. I’m someone who genuinely enjoys planning, organizing, and keeping an overview, so I’m really excited to take on a role where I can put those strengths into practice and help create a great experience for everyone involved. Outside of MUNO, I love staying active and creative. In my free time, I play football, which is one of my biggest passions. I also enjoy going shopping, exploring new places, and doing fun things with my friends. I’m really looking forward to this upcoming year and can’t wait to contribute to MUNO in the best way I can.
Fun fact: I am great at planning conferences, just don’t ask me to debate in one.

Isa Smink
Hi! My name is Isa Smink, and I am 17 years old. This year, I am the head of press together with Jantine. I am a social person who enjoys spending time with friends, going shopping, and playing hockey. As Head of Press for MUNO, I am excited to work on all…
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the social media, create the posters everyone will see around the school, choose the best dressed, and of course, take the best pictures during the event! I look forward to contributing creatively and helping make MUNO 2026 a great and memorable experience for everyone involved.
Fun fact: My mom is English, so I grew up partly English. I visit England a lot, and speak the language fluently.

Jantine van Driel
Hi! My name is Jantine van Driel, and I am 17 years old. I’ll be this year’s Head of Press together with Isa. I love being in the kitchen, sailing, and spending time with friends. I am really excited to take charge of MUNO’s visual identity. I’ll be working on managing…
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our social media, capturing the best moments of this event through photos, and organizing the fun aspects, like best dressed! I hope that everyone who participates in MUNO 2026 leaves with new memories, new skills, and the feeling that they were part of something really precious and special! Let’s make MUNO 2026 one to remember!
Fun fact: I can speak almost any accent or dialect you ask me to, both in English or Dutch!

Steven Moret
Hey, my name is Steven, and I am serving as the Head of Admins and Chairs for MUNO 2026. I am 16 years old and am currently in VWO 5. I chose the role of HoA&C because I love the puzzle of making all the schedules fit and being very active during the…
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conference, making sure things are running smoothly. Outside of school, I like to play video games, go climbing, or play games with my friends, such as poker. I also have many pets, across 2 houses, 6 cats, 4 guinea pigs, 1 rabbit, 1 lizard, and 2 snakes.
A fun fact about me is that debating has always been a great passion of mine, and besides having attended 4 MUN’s, I am also an active participant in the National Debate League debating programme and competition.
Committees
- GA1 disarmament and international security
- GA2 ECOSOC (amounts to 25 students)
- GA3 social humanitarian and cultural issues (amounts to 25 students)
- GA4 SPECPOL (amounts to 25 students)
- Security council (amounts to 15 students)
- Crisis committee (amounts to 15 students)
- Environmental commission (amounts to 15 students)
- Historical council (amounts to 14 students)

Programme
Day 1 – 24/11/2026 – Tuesday

When
09:00 AM
15:30 PM
Where
Aula
Committee
What
Start of debating sessions
End of debating sessions
Day 2 – 25/11/2026 – Wednesday
When
09:00 AM
15:30 PM
Where
Aula
Committee
What
Start of debating sessions
End of debating sessions
Day 3 – 26/11/2026 – Thursday
When
09:00 AM
15:30 PM
Where
Aula
Committee
What
Start of debating sessions
End of debating sessions
Day 4 – 27/11/2026 – Friday
When
09:00 AM
15:30 PM
Where
Aula
Committee
What
Start of debating sessions
End of debating sessions