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Leirion

 Leirion MUN 
 

5th international
mun conference

 

15 - 18 april 2026 | athens Greece

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Dear MUNers,
 

The 5th International Leirion Model United Nations Conference extends the academic standards to new limits and provides a new perspective on MUN simulations. "The Law of the Sea as a Pillar of International Legitimacy: Addressing Contemporary Challenges" is the conference's main topic this year. The matter has not yet been examined in any MUN simulation. This important subject will be used as the centerpiece of all committees, and each committee will approach the topic from a unique perspective, generating a lively and complex debate. Workshops, round tables, and seminars with the goal of enhancing participants' knowledge and improving their professional abilities will further strengthen the academic program. In addition, we constantly monitor the agenda for the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, with an emphasis on SDGs 4, 16, and 17, pulling our debates into line with global goals for partnerships for development, peace and justice, and high-quality education. The 5th International Conference of Leirion MUN Conference is ideal for students of law, social sciences, political science, and economics. However, participation is open to anyone eager to expand their knowledge, enhance their CV, travel, make new friends, and connect with different cultures. We invite you to join us on this journey of knowledge and coexistence in Athens, Greece, in April 2026. The Organizing Committee, the Academic Team, and I personally will be by your side, creating the foundation for an unforgettable experience.

 

Warm regards,

Anna Pani

Conference Director

General secretariat

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Despoina Fronimopoulou

Secretary General

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Dimitris Markopoulos

Deputy Secretary General

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Rafaella
Iacovide

Member of the Secretariat

Student Officers

UNCLOS 
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

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Baris

Yavas

Chair

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Panos

Kalligeris

Co - Chair

UNSC
United Nations Security Council

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Rafaella
Iacovide

President

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Filippos

Tzanis

Vice President

ECOSOC
United Nations Economic and Social Council

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Doga

ince

President

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Rafayel

avagyan

Vice President

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UNHCR
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

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Dimitris Markopoulos

Chair

Academic Supervisors
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Dr. Athanasios 
Staveris - Polykalas

UNsc

PhD in High Energy Physics, CEO of "Tools of Tech",
Head of the Academic Team

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Niki Paraskevopoulou

unclos

Specialist in Law, Finance & International Affairs

Graduate Student, Sciences Po Paris

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ilias

Giannopoulos

 

Ecosoc

MA in War Studies, Senior Political Analyst, Geopolitical Risk Consultant, Energy Analyst, Strategy Advisor

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Dr. Aikaterini 

pipilou

 

unhcr

Scientific Associate of the Merchant Marine Academy of Aspropyrgos, Professor at Armed Forces and Security Forces Schools, PhD Department of Political Science and International Relations

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George

Markatis

Academic Coordinator

PhD Candidate in Constitutional Law,

LL.M.- Legal Theory and Interdisciplinary Legal Studies, MSc - Information and Communication Technologies – Law & Policy, MSc - History, Sociology & Philosophy of Law, Officer - Hellenic Police

Key-note speakers
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Dr. Athanasios 
Staveris - Polykalas

PhD in High Energy Physics, CEO of "Tools of Tech",
Head of the Academic Team

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Mgr. Laurence Adam

MA in Social Sciences, Specialist in Sociology, Anthropology, Archaeology & Political Philosophy

Workshop Experts
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Dr. Maria

Mavri

PhD in Operational Research

Professor of Quantitative Methods Department of Business Administration at University of the Aegean

Agenda

The Law of the Sea as a Pillar of International Legitimacy: Addressing Contemporary Challenges

​​1. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)


2.United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)


3. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
 


4. Security Council (UNSC)


 

Round Tables

Round Tables
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Dr. Athanasios Staveris - Polykalas

Subsea Infrastructure:

The Security Council’s Response to Hybrid Threats

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Niki Paraskevopoulou

International Legal Regime of Maritime Zones: A Case Study of Dispute Resolution

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Dr. Maria

Mavri

Rethinking the Future: Sustainability, Digital Citizenship, and Innovation as Skills for Life

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Ilias

giannopoulos

The Impact of Geopolitics on Global Economy

Program

5th International Leirion MUN Conference

Athens 15 - 18 April 2026

Wednesday, 15.04.2026

08:00 – 08:45 | Registrations
08:45 – 10:00 | Opening Ceremony
10:00 – 10:15 | Coffee Break
10:15 – 11:45  | Round Table I
11:45 – 12:00 | Coffee Break

12:00 – 13:30 |Round Table II
13:30 – 14:45 | Lunch Break
14:45 – 15:45 | Workshop

15:45 – 16:00 | Coffee Break

16:00 - 17:00 | Round Table III

17:00 - 17:15 | Coffee Break
17:15 – 19:00 | Round Table IV
19:00 – 19:30 | Debriefing

 

Thursday, 16.04.2026

08:30 – 09:00 | Arrival
09:00 – 11:00 | Committee Sessions
11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:30 | Committee Sessions
13:30 – 15:00 | Lunch Break
15:00 – 17:00 | Committee Sessions
17:00 – 17:30 | Coffee Break
17:30 – 18:30 | Daily Debriefing

Friday, 17.04.2026

08:30 – 09:00 | Arrival
09:00 – 11:00 | Committee Sessions
11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee Break
11:30 – 13:30 | Committee Sessions
13:30 – 15:00 | Lunch Break
15:00 – 17:00 | Committee Sessions
17:00 – 17:30 | Coffee Break
17:30 – 18:30 | Daily Debriefing

Saturday, 18.04.2026

08:30 – 09:00 | Arrival
09:00 – 11:00 | General Session
11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee Break
11:15 – 13:15 | General Session
13.15 -13.30 | Coffee Break
13:30 – 15:00 | Closing Ceremony

Organizing Team

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Anna Pani

Founder & Director of

"Leirion MUN Academy"​​​

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Dr. Athanasios Staveris - Polykalas

Head of the Academic Team

CEO of "Tools of Tech"

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Mike Armaos

Conference Manager

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Marilena Kousiori

Head of Organizing Team

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Nantia Staveri - Polykala

Member of the Organizing Team

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    Eva Vazaiou

    Member of the Organizing Team

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    Handan Eran

    Member of the Organizing Team

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    Angelina Skoura

    Member Of the Organizing Team

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