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Choose your country and committee
Select a country to represent and take part in discussions. You will educate yourself on its economic and political landscape using the study guide, external sources and working groups.
Second edition Applications are open
G20 Model Summit
Engage · negotiate · lead
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Applications close 14 September 2026
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summit opens
85
Delegates expected
7
Committees, 14 seats each
2
Days of debate
4.42
Delegate rating, 2025
Process
How Gen20 works
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Engage and negotiate
Advocate for your country's interests during plenary sessions and negotiate with other representatives. You can reach agreements through structured debate, or find compromise in bilateral meetings with opposing nations.
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Draft the communiqué
Work together to create a joint communiqué reflecting the agreed resolutions. If you disagree with the final outcome, you can write a Statement of Divergence to express your stance.
Overview
Who we are
Gen20 is a student-led simulation of the Group of Twenty, designed to emulate the structure, operations and decision-making processes of G20 summits. It gives participants an opportunity to engage in high-level global discussions on economic, social and environmental policy. Gen20 focuses specifically on the G20 framework, emphasising consensus-building and collaborative problem-solving.
At Gen20, participants step into the shoes of world leaders, representing G20 member and guest countries as well as the leaders of major organisations. Topics of discussion include global economic stability, sustainable development, trade policy, climate change, health and technological innovation. Delegates must balance national interests against global priorities and work together to find real-world policy solutions.
Gen20 returns for its second year, open to new and experienced delegates alike, and is organised by students of Jur Hronec Grammar School in Bratislava.
Agenda 2026
Seven committees
Seven topics, running in parallel across both days of the summit.
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Economic recovery and stability
Actions that will allow for a quicker recovery post-COVID, improve macroeconomic policies, debt management as well as finances, all while maintaining the fragile international relations and the market balance.
14 seats
02
Global health and crisis prevention
Measures that will allow countries to be more prepared for future pandemics, strengthen health infrastructure and health equity; aiming to lead the state with clear rules in times of crisis and build a solid network of healthcare facilities.
14 seats
03
Sustainable development and climate
Safety precautions that will promote energy transfers, nature-based solutions and improvement of biodiversity; addressing the biggest contributors to climate change and the creation of policies.
14 seats
04
Digital infrastructure and safety
Strategies that will lead to an inclusive, human-centred digitalisation, improved digital literacy and cybersecurity on both a national and worldwide level.
14 seats
05
Food and energy provision
Agreements and contracts that will lead to an improvement in energy procurement as well as food provision for countries in need; solutions have to be rapid and cost-effective to ensure a successful implementation.
14 seats
06
International trade and supply chains
Policies that will help adjust institutions to modern times, make them more effective and more equal in representation among previously less represented countries, following the example of current leaders in reforms and politics.
14 seats
07
Global security and conflict resolution
Agreements aiming at resolving various ongoing conflicts through the use of diplomacy, ensuring economic stability and a positive humanitarian impact.
14 seats
Programme
How the two days unfold
The running order of the summit. Exact times are published in the delegate handbook.
Opening
Registration and opening ceremony
Delegates collect their placards and badges, meet their committee, and hear the summit formally opened by the Secretariat.
Session I
Opening statements
Each delegation sets out its national position on the committee's topic, the opening move that shapes every negotiation that follows.
Session II
Moderated debate
Structured debate under the chair, where delegates test arguments, respond to opposing positions and begin to identify where agreement is possible.
Between sessions
Bilateral meetings
Informal negotiation away from the committee room. Blocs form here, and a good deal of the real compromise happens over coffee rather than at the table.
Session III
Drafting the communiqué
Working groups turn agreed positions into written clauses, line by line, against the clock.
Closing
Final plenary, awards and photographs
Committees present their communiqués, Statements of Divergence are read, and the Award for Outstanding Diplomacy and the Excellence in Debate Award are presented.
Your mandate
The role of delegates
- Ensure your nation's economic and political goals are reflected in the summit's agreements.
- Craft practical solutions while protecting national interests.
- Because the G20 operates without formal votes, delegates must work toward shared agreement through discussion and compromise.
Recognition
Awards
- Award for Outstanding Diplomacy: for exceptional negotiation, economics and collaboration skills. Each committee chair sets the conditions.
- Excellence in Debate Award: for outstanding analytical and debating skills, judged on a point system evaluating use of sources, argument structure and argumentative fallacies.
Applications
Take a seat at the table
Applications for Gen20 2026 are open now and close on 14 September 2026.
Participation
Why you should join
Gain hands-on experience in diplomacy
Step into the role of a world leader and navigate the complexities of international negotiation.
Develop new skills
Sharpen your public speaking, negotiation and debating abilities under real time pressure.
Engage with real-world issues
Tackle global economic, environmental and political challenges in a dynamic setting.
Earn recognition and awards
Compete for awards that are acknowledged by universities.
4.42
★★★★★
Delegates rated the founding edition 4.42 out of 5.
Average of 17 delegate ratings for GenTwenty 2025, published on mymun.
Gen20 2025
In photographs
The people behind it
Gen20 team
The Founders
Vera Végh
Founder · Head of External Affairs, Graphic Design, Finance Management and Event Planning.
Founding year 2024/2025
Alica Schostok
Founder · Head of Internal Affairs, Social Media Management, Research and Agenda Management.
Founding year 2024/2025
The Secretariat
Caroline Le Gall
External Affairs · Event Planning · Finance Management
Beny Ilukhin
Internal Affairs · Research · Agenda Management
Frederika Oslancová
External Affairs · Graphic Design · Social Media Management
Before you apply
Questions
Who can apply?
Gen20 is open to high-school students aged 15 to 21. You do not need to attend Jur Hronec Grammar School. Delegates from other schools are welcome.
Do I need previous Model UN experience?
No. The conference is designed for new as well as experienced delegates. If this is your first simulation, the study guide and your committee chair will get you up to speed.
What language is the summit held in?
English throughout. Participants are expected to communicate fluently in English and to have a basic understanding of economics.
How do I apply?
Applications are handled through mymun. You will choose between one and three committee preferences and submit a short motivation letter. Applications close on 14 September 2026.
How are countries and committees assigned?
The Secretariat allocates delegations after applications close, taking your stated preferences into account. There are fourteen seats in each of the seven committees.
Where is the summit held?
The 2026 edition is held at the Bratislava University of Economics and Management (VŠEM), Furdekova 3240/16, 851 04 Bratislava. The founding edition was hosted at the Slovenská sporiteľňa Headquarters on Tomášikova, with committee rooms, an auditorium and a glass atrium used much as a real summit would use them.
What is a communiqué?
It is the summit's final document: a joint statement of the resolutions your committee has agreed, reached by consensus rather than by vote. If you disagree with the outcome, you may submit a Statement of Divergence setting out your own position.