IMUNA

What IMUNA does

IMUNA (International Model United Nations Association) is a U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization, formally associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications, that operates Model UN conferences for secondary school students. Its core products are the flagship NHSMUN NYC conference (established 1975, described as the world's largest and most prestigious secondary-school MUN event, held at NY Hilton Midtown across two parallel four-day sessions), NHSMUN-MX serving Mexico and Latin America, and NHSMUN-ATL held at Emory University. Complementary offerings include the IMUNA Summer Program, a volunteer staff program recruiting university students as Assistant Directors, and a globally accessible digital resource library of background guides, country profiles, and curriculum materials. The organization also runs partnerships with UNHCR and various international/regional education bodies.

The technology platform is comparatively lightweight: registration is handled through Zoho Forms at forms.imuna.org with invoice-based payment, country/committee assignments are coordinated via a Google Sheets country matrix, and conference information is distributed through imuna.org and social channels (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn). There is no evidence of a proprietary AI/ML layer or mobile app; the technical differentiators cited are the content library (called the best on the MUN circuit) and the ease-of-use of the conference management workflow.

IMUNA's revenue model is fundamentally a fee-for-conference-participation business running on a non-profit cost basis. Pricing is tiered by registration timing ($145 early / $155 regular / $185 late per participant for NHSMUN NYC), with a $95 per-school administrative fee plus per-country delegation fees, and accessibility pricing such as $29 for Title I participants at NHSMUN-ATL. The customer base comprises secondary schools and their faculty advisors globally, with volunteer staffing sourced from leading universities. Go-to-market is event-driven: targeted outreach to schools with MUN programs, online registration with invoice payment, and relationship-building across the MUN circuit.

Name

IMUNA

Legal name

International Model United Nations Association

Website

https://imuna.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

IMUNA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that operates Model UN conferences for secondary school students worldwide, running flagship NHSMUN NYC plus regional events in Mexico/Latin America and Atlanta, serving schools and faculty advisors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Conferences

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

akta.pro primary industry

Model United Nations (MUN) (EDAMAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

Keywords

• Educational conferences
• Model united nations
• Secondary school programs
• Global issues education
• Diplomatic simulation

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference Participation Fees: Primary revenue stream from participant fees charged to students and advisors attending NHSMUN conferences. Fees vary by registration period (early, regular, late) and conference location.
2. School and Delegation Fees: Administrative fees charged to each school or group attending, covering registration platform hosting and administrative services. Delegation fees charged per country or role requested.
3. Title I School Discounts: Reduced pricing for Title I schools to ensure accessibility, with proceeds from regular registrations cross-subsidizing discounted rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IMUNA operates multi-day Model United Nations conferences for secondary school students, providing global issues education through diplomatic simulation. Its flagship NHSMUN NYC conference runs for four days in New York City, complemented by NHSMUN MX (Mexico/Latin America), NHSMUN-ATL (Emory University, Atlanta), and a week-long IMUNA Summer Program. The organization also publishes a comprehensive digital library of background guides, country profiles, and research materials accessible worldwide.

Product overview

IMUNA operates a platform of educational Model United Nations conferences and resources for secondary school students worldwide. The core offerings are three regional conferences: NHSMUN NYC (the flagship event in New York City at UN headquarters, established 1975), NHSMUN-MX (serving Mexico and Latin America), and NHSMUN-ATL (held at Emory University in Atlanta). These conferences are complemented by digital research resources including comprehensive background guides, country profiles, and committee materials. Supporting offerings include the IMUNA Summer Program for intensive educational experiences and a volunteer staff program recruiting university students as Assistant Directors to mentor delegates. The organization leverages its formal association with the United Nations Department of Global Communications to provide authentic diplomatic simulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NHSMUN NYC Conference The flagship National High School Model United Nations conference in New York City, established in 1975. The world's largest and most prestigious Model UN conference for secondary school students, offering four days of immersive UN simulation with access to UN diplomats and world-class staff. Each session runs four days in March at the NY Hilton Midtown.
• NHSMUN MX Conference A Model UN conference created specifically for Mexico and Latin America, expanding the NHSMUN experience to the region. Features the same rigorous debate, rich topics, and engagement with UN and NGO leaders as the flagship conference, with both virtual and in-person options.
• NHSMUN-ATL Conference Regional Model UN conference held at Emory University in Atlanta, bringing world-class NHSMUN experience to the southeastern United States. Offers rigorous debate, rich topics, and professional advancement opportunities for secondary school students.
• IMUNA Summer Program Week-long intensive Model UN educational program providing students with immersive learning experience in global issues, diplomacy, and international relations through simulation activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 200,000 students impacted since 1975 through conferences in cities around the world
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• United Nations Department of Global Communications (DGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMUNA is formally associated with the UN Department of Global Communications. This formal relationship provides credibility, access to UN resources, and alignment with the UN's global citizenship education mission. IMUNA leverages this association to connect delegates with UN diplomats and authentic UN programming.
• International and Regional OrganizationsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMUNA partners with international and regional organizations that promote education and international dialogue. These partnerships expand IMUNA's reach and strengthen its network of global issues education practitioners.
• Universities and Collegiate Educational ProgramsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMUNA partners with universities and collegiate educational programs to source volunteer staff from top university programs worldwide. University students serve as mentors and directors at conferences, providing expertise and leadership.
• Emory UniversitymajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNHSMUN-ATL is hosted at Emory University in Atlanta. The partnership provides a university campus setting for committee sessions, offering students an authentic college experience alongside Model UN programming.
• UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMUNA participates in the UNHCR MUN Refugee Challenge, where NHSMUN was recognized as 'Best MUN' winner. The partnership enables delegates to create resolutions that are shared with real-life policymakers and refugee advocates.
• NY Hilton MidtownminorOthersNHSMUN NYC requires non-NYC schools to stay at the NY Hilton Midtown hotel, with a conference room block reserved for attendees. This partnership ensures convenient access to conference venues.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/imunainc
• Facebookfacebook.com/IMUNA1979
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/imuna
• Instagraminstagram.com/nhsmun_official

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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