DECEMBER 5, 2026
GWCIA 31
LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
Dear Delegates, Advisors and Staff,
It is with great honor that I welcome you to the 31st iteration of the Greater Washington Conference on International Affairs! My name is Sameeksha Arutla, and I will be serving as your Secretary General. For 31 long years, we at GWU have had the wonderful opportunity to host a premier middle school Model UN conference right here on campus, in the heart of DC.
Model UN has been one of the most impactful experiences of my college life and has helped me embrace my love of foreign affairs, diplomacy and debate. MUN is a path towards not only critically engaging with the various global issues that demand dialogue, but being a part of a wide reaching community that I’ve been so grateful to be a part of. I’ve seen firsthand what MUN can do for building communication skills and friendships that’ll last a lifetime, and I hope GWCIA can accomplish that for you all.
Going into this conference, our mission at GWCIA 31 is to provide a safe, fun and engaging conference with a multitude of topics to debate on, from the ongoing political issues of our time to the fictional worlds we grew up watching. Early registration will open in late April 2026, and our wonderful secretariat is committed to assisting you all with any questions you may have leading up to the conference.
I can’t wait to see you all again this December! Happy 31 years of GWCIA!
Sincerely,
Sameeksha Arutla
Secretary-General of GWCIA XXXI
