At the Conference

Scheduled Speakers at NY 2025 Conf. A

Each year we are privileged to host an array of speakers at our NMUN conferences.
We encourage all delegates, faculty, and guests to take advantage of these unique educational opportunities.
Additional speakers will be added to this page as they are confirmed.

Keynote Speakers

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Delegate Seminar 1

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Delegates, Head Delegates, Faculty, and Guests without a Mission Briefing at this time are encouraged to attend.

Monday, 7 April, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
3rd Floor Hilton Hotel - Trianon Ballroom

There will be time for Q&A.

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Delegate Seminar 2

Career Opportunities at the UN Secretariat
Discovering the YPP: Alumni Voices and Experiences

Delegates, Head Delegates, Faculty, and Guests without a Mission Briefing at this time are encouraged to attend.

Monday, 7 April, 10:45 – 11:45 p.m.
3rd Floor Hilton Hotel - Trianon Ballroom

The United Nations Secretariat's Office of Human Resources warmly invites you to a special session featuring alumni from the Young Professionals Programme (YPP). This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from individuals who have successfully navigated their way into impactful roles within the UN.
Highlights of the Session:

  • Experiences Shared by YPP Alumni: Learn firsthand about the challenges and successes of securing a position at the UN from YPP alumni hailing from various regions around the globe.
  • Other Entry Points into the UN: Explore briefly the multiple pathways for joining the UN, including direct applications, the JPO Programme, and registration in the UN Global Talent Pool.
  • Live Q&A: Have your questions answered during a live Q&A segment, allowing for a deeper understanding and personal interaction with former YPP participants.

We're waiting to welcome you to this enriching session!
Our YPP alumni are eagerly looking forward to speaking with you, ready to share their invaluable experiences and insights. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and be inspired by their journeys.

Mahmoud Almasri
Mahmoud Almasri
United Nations Human Resources Office
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Mahmoud Almasri is an associate Human Resources Officer who contributes to promoting diversity and inclusion in the United Nations to reflect the multiple perspectives and characteristics of the people it serves. Mahmoud’s work aims to achieve greater geographical representation and improve gender parity throughout engaging in talent outreach activities. He has a Lebanese mother, Syrian father, and Egyptian grandparents. Until now, Mahmoud has had three turning points in his life. The first was in 2012 when he was forced to leave Syria and became a refugee in Lebanon. The second was in 2014 when he received the “Tomorrow’s Leaders” full scholarship at the American University of Beirut granted by U.S. Department of State. With that, he now has a bachelor's in Economics with double minors in Public Administration and Civil Society, Citizenship, and the Nonprofit Sector. Upon graduation, his scholarship program awarded him the “Excellence in Civic Engagement” award in recognition for his initiatives in education in rural areas in Lebanon. The third turning point in Mahmoud’s life was in 2022 when he joined the United Nations in New York through the Young Professional Programme, 2.5 years after he submitted the application. Mahmoud’s current vision is to contribute making the world less unequal mainly through education.

Karen J. Vogel Faculty Seminar:

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Faculty, Guests, and Head Delegates not assigned to a committee are encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, 8 April, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
2nd Floor, Hilton Hotel - Morgan

There will be time for Q&A.

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Additional Information

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