Geneva 2027
Three days in Geneva, the home of the United Nations in Europe, with delegates from more than 120 nationalities: an opening ceremony and grand symposium, a full day of committee sessions in the United Nations format, the flag and oath ceremonies, awards, a guided tour of the United Nations in Geneva and a walking tour of the old town and the lakeside.
Theme. The future of humanitarian diplomacy: strengthening international cooperation during wars, displacement and humanitarian crises (SDGs 1, 2, 10, 16 and 17).
Fees
$999 without accommodation · $1,749 with accommodation
Closes in 14 days, 5 November 2026. Pay in full or in two instalments.
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. Groups of five or more: group delegations.
Crowne Plaza Geneva
A four-star hotel with a free airport shuttle, free public transport passes for guests, free Wi-Fi and on-site restaurants, 15 minutes from the old town, the lakeside promenade and the Jet d'Eau. Delegates on the accommodation package stay here for the three conference nights.
Programme
Timings are indicative and may shift for operational reasons.
Day 1Arrival and opening
| 11:00 to 13:00 | Airport assistance (GVA) |
| 13:00 to 15:00 | Hotel check-in and registration (official check-in 16:00) |
| 18:00 | Opening ceremony |
| 19:00 to 20:30 | Grand symposium |
| 20:30 to 21:15 | Diplomatic dinner |
| 21:30 onwards | Ice-breaking night |
Day 2Simulation day
| 08:00 | Reporting time |
| 08:30 to 10:45 | Committee session 1 |
| 11:10 to 13:00 | Committee session 2 |
| 13:00 to 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 to 16:00 | Committee session 3 |
| 16:30 to 19:00 | Committee session 4 |
| 19:00 onwards | Free time |
Day 3Ceremonies and the city
| 08:00 | Reporting time |
| 08:30 | Flag ceremony |
| 09:00 | Oath ceremony |
| 09:15 | Cultural ceremony |
| 11:30 | Closing ceremony and awards |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:30 | Walking tour of Geneva |
| 19:00 | Dinner |
Day 4Check-out and departure
| 09:00 to 11:00 | Check-out |
| 12:00 to 13:00 | Airport assistance (GVA) |
Previous editions
Best Diplomats has met in Geneva since July 2025, including editions in November 2025 and May 2026.
Registration for Geneva is open
19 to 22 July 2027. Super Early Bird fees close 5 November 2026.