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Welcome to SRMUN Atlanta

November 16 - 18, 2023



Letter from the Secretary-General

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Dear Esteemed Delegates and Faculty Advisors,

On behalf of the entire SRMUN Atlanta Staff and Board of Directors, it is my pleasure to welcome you to SRMUN Atlanta 2023, to be held November 16 - 18, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel. My name is Austen Brennan, and I have the distinct honor of serving as your Secretary-General for this year’s conference. As we all prepare for the 34th meeting of SRMUN Atlanta, current world events make clear that the practice of international diplomacy is more vital than ever. My hope is that this conference inspires you to confront some of the world’s most pressing challenges head-on, and work with your fellow delegates toward creative and positive solutions

Building off the success of last year, SRMUN Atlanta 2023 will again forgo an overall theme. We began this practice with the intention of bringing greater diversity to the debate that takes place on the committee floor, and allowing our committees to stand out individually. We have decided to continue it this year, to give your Committee Staffs the opportunity to present you with a broader range of topics that are more closely tailored to each committee staffs role and mission within the United Nations. Those topics will challenge delegates in their research, collaboration, and overall diplomatic skills, and more closely reflect the very real challenges that come before each committee every day.

On a personal note, I discovered the world of Model UN right here at SRMUN as a delegate six years ago. I came to SRMUN late in my college experience, at a time when I was trying to figure out my next steps. My experience here inspired me to pursue a Master’s degree in International Relations. Moreover, I decided to join the staff because my time at the conference was truly one of the best experiences I’d ever had, and I wanted to be a part of creating that experience for others. I keep coming back every year for that exact same reason, and so does the rest of our conference staff. We are all former SRMUN delegates, either of the Atlanta Conference, the Charlotte Conference, or both, who have realized that every year at this conference, we get the honor of watching future leaders thrive, working collaboratively to tackle real challenges that confront the leaders of today, and preparing to face the challenges of tomorrow. It has truly been a life-changing experience, and my sincerest hope is that it will have a similarly positive impact for each and every one of you.

Thank you for all your hard work so far and in the conference to come. We are excited to once again provide you with an outstanding Model United Nations experience. If you have any questions in the conference preparation process, please do not hesitate to reach out.

All the best,

Austen Brennan
Secretary-General
SRMUN Atlanta 2023
sg_atlanta@srmun.org