At the Conference

NMUN • Galápagos 2024 Conference Schedule

The schedule below is provided to give you an idea of what to expect. It is subject to change.
The full conference program may be found on the Materials and Speakers page.
Last updated on 18 Nov.

Friday, 22 November

All Day

Arrive in Quito, Ecuador
(our hotels have free shuttles from Mariscal Sucre International Airport)

Saturday, 23 November

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

NMUN Conference Registration
(one person does this for your entire delegation, bring signed waivers)

Wyndham/Eurobuilding Hotel Lobbies

9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(board buses no later than 9:30 a.m.)

Study Tour: Bus Tour to the Equator, Mitad del Mundo/Museo Intiñan
Box lunch provided.

Wyndham/Eurobuilding Hotel Lobbies
(buses depart the sites promptly at 3 p.m.)

6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
(board buses no later than 6 p.m.)

Opening Ceremony and Welcome Dinner
(casual business attire required, see p. 15 of the program)

Universidad San Francisco de Quito
(buses depart USFQ around 10 p.m.)
Sunday, 24 November

4:40 a.m. (Group 1)
(7:40 a.m. flight)

9:00 a.m. (Group 2)
(12:00 p.m. flight)

Board the Hotel Shuttle to the Airport
(leave no later than the time listed for your group, as you need time for airport luggage inspection to verify there's no prohibited items like fruit, seeds, or other items; plus time to go through regular airport security)

Wyndham/Eurobuilding Hotels

Group 1:
7:40 a.m. – 10:04 a.m.

Group 2:
12:00 p.m. – 2:39 p.m.

Flight from Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport to San Cristóbal Island

Mariscal Sucre International Airport
Monday, 25 November

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 1
(casual business attire required for committee sessions and closing, see p. 15 of the program)

See Committee Locations Below

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Lunch Included

USFQ San Cristóbal Campus

2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 2

See Committee Locations Below
Tuesday, 26 November

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 3

See Committee Locations Below

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Lunch Included

USFQ San Cristóbal Campus

2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 4

See Committee Locations Below
Wednesday, 27 November

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 5

See Committee Locations Below

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Lunch Included

USFQ San Cristóbal Campus

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Committee Sessions 6

See Committee Locations Below

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Closing Ceremony

Centro de Convenciones
Thursday, 28 November

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Community Service Projects
(a range of environmental and community development projects)
Box lunch provided.

USFQ San Cristóbal Campus

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

U.S. Thanksgiving Dinner
(included for all registered attendees)

Hotel Indigo
Friday, 29 November and Saturday, 30 November

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Group 1: Friday
Group 2: Saturday

Study Tour: Discover Galápagos by Sea
Cruise to Kicker Rock to snorkel with and learn about sharks, large rays, tropical fish, sea turtles, sea lions, and many other unique species. Then soak up the island's natural beauty on a hidden beach.
Box lunch provided.

Main Dock/Muelle
(p. 10 on the map in the conference program)

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Group 1: Saturday
Group 2: Friday

Study Tour: Discover Galápagos by Land
Experience the lush highlands at El Junco lagoon. Discover Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado, dedicated to the conservation of giant tortoises and their babies. Relax at Puerto Chino, a white sand swimming beach.
Box lunch provided.

USFQ San Cristóbal Campus
Sunday, 1 December

8:00 a.m. (Group 1)
(10:44 a.m. flight)

12:45 p.m. (Group 2)
(3:20 p.m. flight)

Airport Bus Departure for Flight Back to Quito
(buses leave at the time listed, so your group has time for luggage inspection and security)

Hotel Lobbies

Group 1:
10:44 a.m. – 2:57 p.m.


Group 2:
3:20 p.m. 7:33 p.m.

Flight from San Cristóbal Island to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport

San Cristóbal Airport

Sun. p.m. / Mon. a.m.

Journey Home
(Many international flights depart after midnight, if yours does, book a Monday flight.)

On Your Own
Committee Locations – USFQ San Cristóbal Campus

UNDP

United Nations Development Programme

1st Floor, Room 2

UNEA

United Nations Environment Assembly

Ground Floor, Common Area, Galapagos Science Center

UNESCO

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

1st Floor, Room 3

UN-Habitat

United Nations Human Settlements Programme

1st Floor, Room 1

Faculty Room

1st Floor, Room 6

San Cristóbal Map