mymun is a web‑based marketplace that aggregates Model United Nations conferences worldwide, enabling students and educators to browse, apply, and pay for events through an integrated checkout. It offers organizers a dashboard to review applications, process payments, assign delegates, and send automated notifications. Community tools such as a Discord hub and a Hall of Fame provide networking and visibility for participants and events.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Students and educators interested in Model United Nations often struggle to locate up‑to‑date conference listings and complete registrations, while conference organizers lack a centralized system for handling delegate applications, payments, and participant assignments.
Solution
mymun offers a web‑based marketplace that aggregates Model United Nations conferences worldwide and provides an end‑to‑end workflow for both delegates and organizers. Delegates can browse conferences by region, date, or format, submit applications, and pay fees through a secure checkout in minutes. Organizers receive a dashboard to review applications, process payments, assign delegates to committees, and broadcast notifications with a few clicks. The platform also boosts conference visibility through a searchable catalog and community‑driven Hall of Fame, helping events attract a larger pool of participants. Integrated community tools, such as a Discord chat hub, enable delegates to connect and prepare together.
Target Audience
The primary users are secondary‑school and university students (age 12+) who wish to participate in Model United Nations conferences, and the organizers of those conferences who need a streamlined registration and payment solution.
Features
- Global conference catalog with filters for continent, online/offline format, and date range
- Inline delegate registration forms with built‑in payment gateway supporting multiple currencies
- Organizer portal for real‑time application review, automated payment reconciliation, and bulk assignment notifications
- Automated email and in‑platform alerts to keep delegates informed of status changes and schedule updates
- Visibility boost via listing on the main marketplace and inclusion in the community‑rated Hall of Fame
- Community chat integration (Discord) for delegates to discuss preparation, logistics, and networking
- Free online programs and masterclasses hosted by partner organizations to enhance delegate skills
- Secure data handling compliant with standard privacy practices, including encrypted transmission of payment information