Dear prospective delegates, teachers, and guests, 

My name is Selva Arman Hernandez and I am honoured to be serving as your Secretary General for HSMUN 2026. This year will be the twenty-fourth annual conference since the University of Alberta High School Model United Nations (HSMUN) was created in 2002.

Throughout the years, thousands of delegates, teachers, community members, general and Secretariat volunteers have shaped HSMUN into what it is today, a conference for new ideas and inspiration that directly translates into real world challenges. I hope to continue HSMUN’s mission of encouraging global citizenship and collaborating in a diverse space with many voices. HSMUN provides an opportunity to develop soft skills such as negotiation, public-speaking, and diplomacy— many of which are foundational for any area of life.

As a high school delegate myself, I remember HSMUN being a pivotal moment to speak out, take risks, and start local conversations with those around me. I am grateful to hear that many other HSMUN delegates have also had similar experiences from their time in the conference and I am excited to see future students begin their own journeys with Model United Nations. Whether it is to step out of your comfort zone, try a new opportunity, or meet like-minded individuals, I hope everyone finds a place within HSMUN they can connect to.

My Secretariat and General Volunteer team and I are ready to deliver another extraordinary conference for HSMUN 2026 filled with new beginnings, growth opportunities, and peer-to-peer inspiration. Thank you for your support and we hope to see you in February 2026!

Warmest Regards, 

Selva Arman Hernandez
Secretary General
HSMUN 2026