Opening speech

How to prepare for Model UN Opening speech

• Practice questions, lessons and flashcards on Rules of procedure.
• Present to an AI judge, answer its questions, and get a score with your top 3 fixes.
• A project tracker with suggested steps and due dates.
• Feedback on your written entry that points out what to fix, without writing it for you.
• Model UN tools: a practice committee session with an AI chair and AI delegations, feedback on your position paper, and resolution clause practice.
• A daily 10–20 minute plan and a readiness score that tracks how prepared you are.

What do the Rules of procedure practice questions cover?

• Roll call and agenda
• Speakers list and yields
• Motions and caucuses
• Points
• Draft resolutions and amendments
• Voting procedure

What are the steps to prepare?

1. Open with a hook
2. State your country's position clearly
3. Mention one or two key facts
4. Propose a solution or goal
5. Invite other delegates to work with you
6. Practice to fit the speaking time

What else should you know about Opening speech?

The first speech a delegate gives from the speakers list, stating the country's position and goals. The chair sets the speaking time at each conference; the one-minute length here is a practice target, not an official rule.

Related guides and events

How to write a Model UN position paperGuideResolution writingRESOPosition paperPOSPAPERAll Model UN eventsEvents

Event details are a summary; rules differ by conference, so always check your conference’s delegate guide.