10th edition - 3-7 May 2027
Committee director
Each committee is led by a professional from the sector or a specialist academic. They choose the topics, prepare the background guides, and follow the proceedings through the week, alongside the committee chairs.
Expert leadership at the
heart of Model ICAO
The quality of Committee Directors is central to the academic excellence and credibility of Model ICAO.
For the 2027 edition, committees will be led by highly qualified experts from academic, institutional, and professional backgrounds, bringing real-world expertise into the simulation process. This diversity of profiles allows participants to benefit from multiple perspectives and professional insights.
Guiding high-level debate and negotiation
Committee Directors play a key role throughout the simulation. They are responsible for:
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guiding discussions and negotiations within their committees,
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fostering constructive, inclusive, and high-level debate,
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supporting participants in developing well-founded and realistic positions.
Their role ensures that Model ICAO remains both academically demanding and institutionally relevant.
Direct interaction with participants
Committee Directors engage closely with participants throughout the simulation, offering:
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guidance during committee sessions,
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feedback on negotiation strategies and drafting exercises,
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insights into professional and academic pathways related to international institutions.
This direct interaction is a defining feature of the Model ICAO experience.