Upcoming international student conferences

International student conferences have grown to become a mega-platform for global interaction among the young minds. Exchange of ideas and familiarising an assortment of culture could not have found a more balanced stand without these. There are numerous opportunities to hop on and be a part of global conferences, however, the following cut the mark by remarkable factors:
NTUMUN 2016, Singapore
This is a Model United Nations Conference, organised by Nanyang Technology University, Singapore. The conference is scheduled to take place from February 19, 2016 - February 21, 2016. NTUMUN happens to be well-rounded conference that offers a dynamic exchange of views for active MUNers. The hospitality and entertainment entailing the conference makes the experience worth it. Registrations will be open until December 22, 2015. Payment for international delegates including conference fees and accommodation amounts to SGD 280.
For more information, readers may visit http://ntumun.com/Home/homepage.html.
LeedsMUN 2016, UK
Leeds will be hosting its third International Leeds Model United Nations Conference dated to take place from February 12, 2016 to February 14, 2016. The conference is going to be led around the theme of opportunities and threats in today's digital age. The applications for delegates have not yet begun. There will be four distinct committees for debaters to pitch their ideas in - Security Council, Crisis Committee, Human Rights Committee and Disarmament and International Security. Delegates can apply to register individually or as the Head Delegate of a group. Interested individuals must subscribe to their webpage and stay tuned for updates on fees and registration details. However, accommodation will not be provided within the institution premises.
For more information, please visit http://leedsmun.com/about.  
Global Young Leaders Conference (GYLC) - International Scholar Laureate Programme
It is a leadership development programme designed to enrich students from all around the world. This incorporates college students from around the world. The programme has not been explored fully by students from Bangladesh, but this is exactly the edged benefit students would need to compete globally in platforms such as the interview boards. It would take students to exotic places and open up possible career opportunities in South Africa, China, Australia and New Zealand. It designs separate programmes for students of different interests, including - business and entrepreneurship, international relations  and diplomacy, engineering  and technology, medicine and science and nursing and healthcare. Enrollment is now open and can be done online.
For more information, please visit http://www.envisionexperience.com/explore-our-programs/international-scholar-laureate-program.
Global Student Leadership Summit 2016, USA
Diversity Abroad's Global Student Leadership Summit will expose an enriching experience to international students. The summit would consist of trainings and student leadership sessions. The main objectives of this drill are to empower students, establish networks to connect them to the professional world and expose them to global opportunities. This is a refined summit that has been planned to be very well-rounded and effective. The selection process is thus maintained with discretion. The summit will take place from April 3, 2016 to April 5, 2016.
For detailed information plesae visit http://diversitynetwork.org/conference.
Harvard Model United Nations 2016, Italy
This MUN conference will take place from March 14, 2016 to March 18, 2016. Registration is now open. It is the most internationally diverse college-level Model United Nations Conference. Registration fee is $150. It forms a total of 21 committees enlisted to discuss the globally pressing issues.
For more information, readers may visit http://www.worldmun.org.
International Youth Leadership Conference 2016, Prague
This is a week-long youth forum on world politics, international relations and justice. It provides the participants an effective portal to reconnect with one's leadership skills, debate skills and knowledge on current issues. The conference is set to take place from January 3, 2016 to January 8, 2016. The expenses including the conference fees, accommodation, meals and field trips and events are inclusive in the total fee of USD 1650. However, there will be a range of early bird discounts. For more information please visit http://www.iylc.com/prague/index.php.

The writer is a fourth year BBA student at the Institute of Business Administration, (IBA), University of Dhaka,  
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