Here you will find the answers to the frequently asked questions:

About KaMUN – The Black Forest Summit 2019

Where does KaMUN take place?

KaMUN – The Black Forest Summit takes place in Karlsruhe, which is located in Southern Germany.

When will KaMUN – The Black Forest Summit take place?

KaMUN – The Black Forest Summit 2019 will take place on the weekend from 15th to 17th of November 2019.

Who organizes KaMUN – The Black Forest Summit?

The conference KaMUN – The Black Forest Summit is organized by the Model United Nations Initiative Karlsruhe e.V., a university group of about 30 students.

How big and international is the conference?

We are expecting around 150 to 200 participants from around the globe.

Do I need MUN experience?

No. There are several committees to attend, each with a suggestion regarding your MUN experience.

How do I apply as delegate, delegation or chair?

To register simply fill choose a committee and country and register here. We are happy to assist you with visa matters.

How much does the conference cost?

To cover all cost delegates are asked to pay a 55€ delegate fee. We follow a „Leave your wallet“ policy that does not leave you a chance to spend extra money. For details check out the delegate information page. Until September 30th you may use discount code „EarlyWorm“ for an early bird discount.

How can I pay for the conference?

We offer a normal bank transfer as well as PayPal and credit card options. The bank details will be on your confirmation email. In special cases we also accept Western Union.

How do I / we request a country assignment?

For a fair country allocation process and to incentivize early registrations country placement is done on a first come first serve basis. So waste no more time and save your spot here.

What is the deadline for registrations?

Early Bird phase ends on September 30th 2019. There is no official deadline for registration but be aware that since country placement is done on a first come first serve basis we can not guarantee free spots.

Do I have to submit position papers?

As soon as you are assigned to a nation and committee, you are able to submit a position paper via email to your chairs.

What happens with the personal information and documents I send you?

We use your data for preparation and administration of the conference only.

I have problems with my registration. What can I do?

Of course, we strive for your convenience during registration as best as we can. Should any questions and inquiries remain, feel free to drop us a line at secretariat@KaMUN.org.

During the conference

How many delegates may represent a country?

Each member state is represented by one delegate in UNHCR, ECOSOC and DISEC. UNSC will be a double delegate committee.

Where can I find the schedule of the conference?

here.

What about delegate awards?

We offer the following awards at KaMUN – The Black Forest Summit 2019:

• Best Delegate Award
• Distinguished Delegate Award.

More information can be found here.

Where can I find the rules of procedure?

You can find the rules of procedure here.

Are electronical devices allowed during the sessions?

During the sessions the use of electronical devices is upon the discretion of the chairs. During unmoderated caucus writing working papers and resolutions will require the use of electronical devices, they will be allowed to that matter.

Will there be a dress code during the conference?

The guideline for the dress code of KAMUN 2018 is western business attire.

What is the conference language?

English is the official and working language of the conference.

Are meals included in the conference fee?

Yes, included in the conference fee are:

• Drinks and Snacks at all times,
• Lunch and Drinks on Saturday and Sunday,
• Delegate Dinner on Saturday and
• Breakfast on Sunday.

How can I get WiFi at KaMUN – The Black Forest Summit 2019?

Students from European universities can use the eduroam network which is provided all over the campus. If you do not come from Europe, we will be glad to provide you with a single-time key to our university network at the registration.

After the conference

Where can I find the pictures taken at the conference?

We will upload pictures of the conference on Facebook, a cloud service provider and on our website.

How can I stay updated about the latest KAMUN news?

You find the latest information about KaMUN – The Black Forest Summit 2019 on our Facebook page and on Instagram.

About Karlsruhe

What do I need to know about my stay in Karlsruhe?

We collected what we considered handy to know about Karlsruhe on our Karlsruhe page about getting to Karlsruhe, staying in Karlsruhe and sightseeing. We are always happy to show you around, reccomend you restaurants, places to visit and the best bars in town.

How is the weather in Karlsruhe?

The Wikipedia weather statistics about November in Karlsruhe:

• About 11 days of rain
• Average temperatures between 0°C and 10°C (32°F – 50°F)

For the latest weather data, check out e.g. Accuweather.