Archive · 31 Aug 2026
XAV-MUN 2026 Brings Students Together for Diplomacy and Debate
XAV-MUN 2026 was a two-day student conference about diplomacy and debate.
It took place at St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, on August 21 and 22.
Students acted as representatives in six different committees.
They discussed important issues, negotiated with one another and wrote draft proposals.
A 21-member team helped organise the event.
The conference also included an International Press committee.
Students received practice in speaking, researching, teamwork and leadership.
Bhawanipur Education Society won the Best Delegation Award.
The event ended by recognising the delegates, organisers and committee members.
St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata, hosted the two-day XAV-MUN 2026 conference on August 21 and 22.
A 21-member Secretariat managed the conference’s academic, administrative, operational and organisational activities.
Six committees held debates, negotiations, discussions and drafting exercises on contemporary issues.
Delegates developed public speaking, diplomacy, negotiation, research, leadership and teamwork skills.
Bhawanipur Education Society received the Best Delegation Award at the closing ceremony.
- Who
- The Xavier’s University Debating Society organised the conference, with participation from student delegates, Executive Board members, faculty members and other institutions.
- What
- XAV-MUN 2026 was a two-day Model United Nations conference featuring six committees, debates, negotiations and drafting exercises.
- When
- August 21 and 22, 2026.
- Where
- St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata.
- Why
- The conference aimed to provide academic engagement and practical exposure to diplomatic and parliamentary procedures while strengthening debate, dialogue and leadership skills.
- Organiser
- Xavier’s University Debating Society (XUDS)
- Venue
- St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata
- Duration
- Two days
- Secretariat
- 21 members
- Committees
- UNGA-DISEC, UNHCR, UNSC, UNCSW, AIPPM and International Press
- Chief guest
- Ranadeep Das, MD and CEO of InGreens
- Best Delegation
- Bhawanipur Education Society