SISMUN 2026 Brings Together Over 180 Student Delegates for Three Days of Global Debate and Diplomacy

Bangalore, September 29, 2026: Stonehill International School, Bangalore, hosted the 2026 edition of its Model United Nations conference, SISMUN, over three days, bringing together more than 180 student delegates representing 15 schools from across Bangalore and beyond.
The theme of the conference was “Information Integrity in a Globalised World,” covering contemporary global challenges ranging from misinformation and public health to geopolitical tensions, conflict and international security.
Speaking at the Opening Ceremony, Peter Winther-Schmidt, Consul General of Denmark, highlighted the importance of learning across cultures and perspectives in an increasingly interconnected world. Reflecting on the relationship between India and Denmark, he said: “Globalisation doesn't mean everyone becomes the same. It means we get to learn from being different. India has things to teach Denmark. Denmark has things to teach India. Your generation will face challenges — climate, energy, technology and conflicts that cross every border on the map — and none of them gets solved by one country alone.”
The participating schools included Stonehill International School, Legacy School Bangalore, New Horizon International School, Vidya Niketan School, Delhi Public School Bangalore North, Candor International School, St. Joseph School, National Public School Banashankari, National Public School Mysore, Freedom International School, Techno India Group Public School, One World International School, Trio World Academy, Lala Kamlapat Singhania Education Centre (Gotan, Nagaur, Rajasthan), and Canadian International School.
SISMUN 2026 featured seven committees — Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Committee (SOCHUM), World Health Organisation (WHO), International Maritime Organisation (IMO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the Ad Hoc Committee and the Dhurandhar Crisis Council — with agendas exploring misinformation, vaccine hesitancy, maritime security, conflict reporting and international security.
Joe Lumsden, Head of School, Stonehill International School, said “Model United Nations is an integral part of our school community and curriculum. Providing students with a platform to develop key skills in communication, collaboration and problem solving while addressing real world issues is one of the most powerful ways to help us develop the global citizens and leaders of tomorrow.”
A key highlight of the conference was the Dhurandhar Crisis Council, which navigated 10 separate crises. Inspired by the themes of espionage, intelligence and national security, the committee required delegates to make rapid decisions, negotiate alliances and adapt their strategies as new developments unfolded.
The conference was largely student-led, with the student Secretariat overseeing delegate affairs, logistics, committee operations, communications and other aspects of conference management. This provided students with hands-on experience in leadership, organisation, research, diplomacy and negotiation.