Istanbul 2026
Three days in Istanbul with students, young professionals and managers from many countries: a training symposium on negotiation, diplomacy and leadership, a full simulation day of council sessions, negotiation rounds and a crisis phase, then the presentation of final agreements, the closing ceremony with awards and a day in the city.
Theme. Trade, energy and supply chains between Europe and Asia.
Fees
Fees for this edition are being updated. Please contact us.
The fee that applies is the one shown at the time of your first payment. Fees rise as the conference approaches and as seats fill; they never go down. Companies, universities and institutions: for organisations.
Windsor Hotel & Convention Center
A convention hotel on the European side of Istanbul with a large ballroom, restaurant and modern rooms.
Programme
Timings are indicative and may shift for operational reasons.
Day 1Arrival, opening and training
| 11:00 to 13:00 | Airport assistance (Istanbul Airport) |
| 13:00 to 15:00 | Hotel check-in and registration (official check-in 15:00) |
| 18:00 | Opening ceremony |
| 19:00 to 20:30 | Training symposium: negotiation, diplomacy and leadership |
| 20:30 to 21:15 | Diplomatic dinner |
| 21:30 onwards | Ice-breaking night |
Day 2Simulation day
| 08:00 | Reporting time and briefing |
| 08:30 to 10:45 | Council session 1: positions and priorities |
| 11:10 to 13:00 | Negotiation round 1: alliances and first proposals |
| 13:00 to 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 to 16:00 | Crisis session: new information, revised strategy |
| 16:30 to 19:00 | Negotiation round 2 and drafting of the final agreement |
| 19:00 onwards | Free time |
Day 3Outcomes, awards and the city
| 08:00 | Reporting time |
| 08:30 | Flag ceremony |
| 09:00 | Presentation and defence of the final agreements |
| 09:45 | Cultural ceremony |
| 11:30 | Closing ceremony and awards |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:30 | Istanbul city tour |
| 19:00 | Bosphorus cruise dinner |
Day 4Check-out and departure
| 09:00 to 11:00 | Check-out |
| 12:00 to 13:00 | Airport assistance (Istanbul Airport) |
Registration for Istanbul is open
16 to 19 October 2026.