United Diplomats Global Assembly 2027 Bangkok

Imagine walking into a United Nations conference hall with a country placard in front of you. Around you are 279 other young people from across the world. Your job for the next few days is to debate, build coalitions, respond to a live crisis and vote on a resolution. You aren’t watching diplomacy from the gallery. You’re doing it.

That is the United Diplomats Global Assembly 2027 (UDGA 2027), running 25-29 January 2027 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Applications are open now, and the deadlines are closer than they look, so here is everything you need to decide whether to apply.

What Is UDGA 2027?

UDGA 2027 is a five-day simulation of the United Nations General Assembly for emerging diplomats, students, young professionals and changemakers. It is organised by United Diplomats, powered by Global Peace Chain, with the theme “Diplomacy. Leadership. Negotiation. Global Action.”

It is one single assembly. Every delegate sits in the same hall, represents a country, and works through one shared agenda: Artificial Intelligence for Peace and Sustainable Development: Shaping a Safe Digital Future.

The three agenda subtopics are:

• Building a Global Framework for Safe and Ethical AI
• Countering AI-Driven Disinformation and Deepfakes
• Closing the Digital Divide for Sustainable Development

One thing to know up front: UDGA is an independent educational simulation. It is not organised, sponsored or endorsed by the United Nations. The Bangkok venue is used under contract. Say this clearly if you write about the event, because it builds trust with your readers.

Key Details at a Glance

• Event: United Diplomats Global Assembly 2027
• Dates: 25-29 January 2027
• Venue: United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
• Organiser: United Diplomats, powered by Global Peace Chain
• Total seats: 280
• Scholarship seats: 150 (30 Fully Funded, 50 Partially Funded, 70 Semi Scholarship)
• Direct access seats: 130
• Age range: 15-35
• Scholarship application fee: US$30
• Scholarship deadline: 30 November 2026

What Do Five Days Actually Look Like?

Day 1 (25 Jan): Arrival & Diplomatic Networking. Airport assistance, hotel check-in, orientation and the official opening ceremony. Then comes a Global Diplomacy Forum, a diplomatic welcome dinner and an icebreaker with delegates from everywhere.

Day 2 (26 Jan): The UN Diplomacy Experience. At the UN Conference Centre you give opening statements, join the general debate, build coalitions and start drafting a resolution.

Day 3 (27 Jan): Crisis, Negotiation & Leadership. You negotiate resolutions, work through a live crisis simulation, attend a global leadership masterclass, hold the final assembly and resolution vote, and finish with the closing ceremony and awards.

Day 4 (28 Jan): Bangkok Cultural Experience. You visit the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun, have a Thai cultural lunch, take a Chao Phraya River experience and join a global networking activity. The evening is free.

Day 5 (29 Jan): Farewell & Departure. Breakfast, check-out and airport departures.

Late January is Bangkok’s cool, dry season. Expect around 30-32°C in the day and 21-23°C in the evening. Pack light clothes for outdoors and formal business attire for the sessions.

Why Bangkok?

Bangkok is one of Asia’s main diplomatic hubs. It hosts major UN regional offices and a large international community. The UN Conference Centre gives the simulation a setting that feels real. A seminar room can’t match that.

Bangkok also gives you the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun and the Chao Phraya River, so the trip is more than meetings.

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)

• Aged 15-35 years
• Open to students, young professionals, entrepreneurs and social leaders
• Open to all countries and nationalities
• Open to all academic and professional backgrounds
• No IELTS or TOEFL certificate required, but you must be comfortable speaking and writing in English
• No prior Model UN experience needed
• Applicants aged 15-18 need consent from a parent or guardian

Requirements

• Submit one complete online application. Applications cannot be edited after submission, so check everything first.
• Pay the US$30 scholarship application fee. It is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Show your achievements, leadership or community work, motivation and interest in the theme
• Have a valid passport. If you don’t have one yet, you can apply with your national ID, but get the passport before results come out on 15 December.
• Complete the UN Indico registration once you are confirmed, to receive your UN event badge
• Arrange your own Thai visa. United Diplomats issues an official invitation letter to support it, but the Thai authorities make the decision.
• Be available for the full 25-29 January programme in Bangkok

Benefits of Attending

• Real UN venue access: sessions are held at the UN Conference Centre, with an official UN badge
• Hands-on diplomatic skills: debate, negotiation, coalition building and resolution drafting
• A live crisis simulation that tests your decisions under pressure
• A global leadership masterclass
• Networking with delegates from around the world, including a networking dinner
• Cultural immersion through the Bangkok heritage tour
• Certificate of participation, delegate kit and merchandise
• Entry into the United Diplomats Alumni and Leadership Community
• Official invitation letter to support your visa
• Funding for the top applicants, up to full airfare, hotel and programme fee

Scholarship Categories

All three scholarship categories share one application form. You don’t pick a category. The Selection Committee reads each application and places you where it fits best.

Fully Funded (30 seats)

• 100% of the programme fee covered
• Return airfare assistance
• Twin-sharing 5-star or 4-star accommodation (4 nights, 5 days)
• Airport pickup and assistance
• Bangkok city tour
• Networking dinner
• UN badge and venue access
• Delegate kit, merchandise and certificate

Partially Funded (50 seats)

• 70% of the programme fee covered
• 70% of accommodation covered
• Airport pickup and assistance
• Networking dinner
• UN badge and venue access
• Delegate kit, merchandise and certificate
• No airfare or city tour included

Semi Scholarship (70 seats)

• 50% of the programme fee covered
• 50% of accommodation covered
• Networking dinner
• UN badge and venue access
• Delegate kit, merchandise and certificate
• No airfare, airport pickup or city tour included

Paid Options (130 Direct Access Seats)

If you’d rather skip the selection process and lock in your seat, you can register directly.

Standard Delegate: US$800 early bird (regular US$1,000)

• Official invitation letter
• Full access
• Meals during the programme
• Networking dinner
• Kit, merchandise and certificate
• Accommodation and airport transfer not included

Full Experience: US$1,200 early bird (regular US$1,500)

• Twin-sharing accommodation
• Airport transfer and city tour
• Networking dinner
• Official invitation letter and full access
• Meals during the programme
• Kit, merchandise and certificate

Delegations

• Delegation of 5: US$5,000 early bird (regular US$7,500), about US$1,000 per delegate
• Delegation of 10: US$9,000 early bird (regular US$15,000), about US$900 per delegate
• Every delegate receives the full Full Experience package

The early bird prices end on 15 November 2026, which is less than a month away.

A useful detail: you can apply for a scholarship and register for a paid package while you wait for the result. If you later win a scholarship, the fee you already paid converts into a voucher of the same amount for any future United Diplomats event.

Key Dates

• 15 November 2026: Early bird pricing ends
• 30 November 2026: Scholarship application deadline
• 15 December 2026: Scholarship results announced
• 20 December 2026: Registration deadline for Standard Delegate, Full Experience and Delegations
• 22 December 2026: Official invitation letters issued
• 25-29 January 2027: The Assembly

How to Apply

1. Submit your application. Fill in the online form with your personal, academic and professional details.
2. Wait for selection and confirmation. Selected delegates get an official confirmation and their category.
3. Complete your UN registration. Confirmed delegates register through the official UN Indico system to receive a badge for the UN Conference Centre.
4. Fly to Bangkok. Collect your delegate credentials and take your seat.

How the Selection Committee Decides

The committee looks at your achievements, your leadership and community work, your motivation, and your interest in the theme. Its decisions are final. Your best chance is to be specific. Describe what you have actually done, what you want out of the Assembly, and why AI policy matters to you.

Common Questions

Do I need Model UN experience?
No. You need motivation and comfort in English.

Is the application fee refundable?
No. The US$30 fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

What if I’m not selected for funding?
You can still attend as a Standard Delegate or Full Experience delegate. The experience, certificate and kit are the same. The only difference is that you pay the package fee.

Can I edit my application after submitting?
No, so review it carefully first.

How do I pay?
By debit or credit card, PayPal or direct bank transfer.

Is this run by the United Nations?
No. It is an independent simulation by United Diplomats, and the UN has no connection to it other than the venue contract.

Can I become an ambassador?
Yes. Ambassadors who bring 10 or more delegates get a free seat plus commission.

Who do I contact?
info@uniteddiplomats.com

Should You Apply?

If you want diplomacy that feels real, with a UN hall, a country to represent and a crisis to solve, this is a strong option. The age range starts at 15, there’s no language test, and 150 of the 280 seats are scholarships.

The timing matters. Early bird pricing ends on 15 November and the scholarship deadline is 30 November. Because you can register for a paid seat while waiting for scholarship results, you don’t have to gamble on either path.

Questions? Email info@uniteddiplomats.com.