Rutgers Model United Nations 2025

Rutgers Model United Nations is one of the largest and most well-regarded MUN conferences in the United States. The flagship program of the Institute for Domestic & International Affairs, Inc., started empowering students in 1992 when a group of students from Rutgers University sought to establish an international studies program at the university.  Initially founded at Brett Hall on Rutgers’ historic College Avenue campus, RUMUN has grown dramatically in size, bringing more than 40,000 students together to discuss and address global issues.

RUMUN is characterized by its in-depth topic briefs, well-trained staff, and small commitee sizes. Backed by IDIA, all RUMUN staffers are Rutgers undergraduate students who complete a year-long training program before running the conference. Attend to learn why RUMUN is one of the most acclaimed MUN conferences in the country.

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Welcome to Rutgers Model United Nations 2025! The conference will be held from November 20-23, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Brunswick, New Jersey. I am excited to share this year’s conference theme “Navigating Security and Stability in the Digital Age.”

Technology has become an integral part of every aspect of our lives, dictating the way we interact with one another, share experiences, and learn. Both the public and private sectors have placed significant importance on technological innovation but with varying goals in mind. Rapid innovation with little regard for long-term global impact has raised questions surrounding the responsible development and use of new technologies, especially concerning its impact on civil liberties. The evolving digital landscape complicates the global debate over differing interpretations of what constitutes stability, particularly about classical areas of the United Nations concern including human rights, civil liberties, and development.

An absence of robust international standards surrounding emerging technologies permits states and private actors to innovate without considering the potential societal and ethical harm they may cause. It’s a basic fact in geopolitics that competition for resources and the rush to meet globalized needs can yield instability and, eventually, active conflict. Digital technologies in the realm of manufacturing, supply chain, and business have helped reposition resources and meet needs where it’s found, regardless of borders. Various aspects of our governance and social structures are deeply affected by the changing digital landscape and examining its impact on civil liberties is vital to ensure responsible technological advancement.

Over the course of the conference, delegates will be challenged to balance their country’s priorities, engage in diplomacy, and explore robust solutions to some of the most pressing issues of our time. Ultimately, our goal as staffers is for delegates to take this opportunity to not only reflect on the topics at hand but also on how their own relationship with technology is shaped by the world around them. We aim to provide an impactful, educational, and engaging experience for all those in attendance.

Please feel free to reach out to us at info@idia.net with any questions.

We hope to see you there soon!

Sincerely,
Ashiyana Ahamed
Secretary-General
RUMUN 2025