2026 Edition – Overview

An ambitious and enhanced edition

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The 2026 edition of the ICAO Simulation / ModelICAO builds on the success of previous editions while introducing new initiatives designed to further enrich the academic, professional, and human experience of participants.

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Held at ICAO Headquarters in Montreal, the 2026 edition will place a strong emphasis on institutional engagement, professional development, and high-level networking opportunities.

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Highlights of the 2026 Edition

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The 2026 edition will feature several major events, exclusively reserved for ModelICAO participants:

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• A diplomatic luncheon bringing together representatives of ICAO Council Member States and student participants, renewed after its successful introduction in 2025, with the support of the European Union

• An exclusive civil aviation career fair, offering direct interaction with key institutions and organizations in the aviation sector

• Negotiation and simulation sessions closely reflecting real-world multilateral decision-making processes

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New in 2026: A dedicated professional networking workshop

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For the first time, the 2026 edition will introduce a structured professional networking workshop, lasting 30 minutes. The workshop aims to provide participants with practical tools to:

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• build and expand their professional network,

• understand institutional networking practices,

• effectively present their academic and professional profile in international contexts.

The workshop will be led by Alexandre Perron, Vice President, Partnerships and Strategic Development

at CORIM – the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations.

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Renowned experts leading the committees

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The 2026 edition will also stand out through the presence of highly qualified Committee Directors,

drawn from academic, institutional, and professional backgrounds. Their expertise will help:

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• guide committee work,

• enrich debates,

• and provide participants with valuable insights into contemporary international challenges.

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An exclusive experience for participants

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Together, these initiatives make the 2026 edition of ModelICAO a distinctive experience, combining:

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• high-level academic simulation,

• institutional immersion,

• concrete professional opportunities,

• training session organized by Airbus,

• and meaningful international exchanges.