A Letter from the Executives

Dear Delegates, Staffers, Partners, and Friends,

On behalf of our Secretariat, it is with immense pleasure that we welcome you to the National Collegiate Security Conference, hosted by the Georgetown International Relations Association in the heart of our nation’s capital—Washington, DC.

For 53 years, NCSC has set the standard for excellence in collegiate Model UN. From our 26 modern, realistic, and security-focused committees to our location only minutes from globally-renowned monuments, NCSC LIII offers more than just a conference—it promises a world class experience. Here, over 1,000 staffers and delegates from around the world convene where diplomacy and global leadership are not merely simulated but fundamental to daily life. Designed by a 16-person Secretariat who live and breathe collegiate Model UN, it is no wonder that NCSC has remained uncontested as the #1 fall semester collegiate conference for four consecutive years.

Yet this year, NCSC LIII is making history, introducing more firsts than ever before. With a proud commitment to defining—rather than following—circuit trends, NCSC is proud to boast the first 24-hour Ad Hoc and Joint-General Assembly in the history of collegiate Model UN. We are also excited to unveil our first bilingual committee, foster inclusivity with a committee specifically for women and gender non-conforming delegates, and bring the capital to life through the CIA and US Senate. Finally, to create the most innovative delegate experience possible, NCSC LIII has undergone a comprehensive restructuring of its organs, including the launch of our newest crisis organ, Boards & Agencies, and the first-ever addition of Specialized committees.

Beyond the Washington Hilton walls, NCSC is excited to offer one-of-a-kind programming opportunities, including world-class committee speakers, capital tours, and monumenting opportunities. Whether it is professionally networking at our career fair or partying at our new monumenting crawl or club night, NCSC guarantees an experience for every delegate from around the globe. Yet none of this would be possible without the passion and effort from every delegate, staffer, sponsor, and partner—you make NCSC what it is.