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Mei Lin ChenProgramme director · education
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What happened in the room
Delegates arrived from five chapters. Over three days they worked through policy labs, regional caucuses and a model General Assembly, and closed with a resolution that each chapter now carries home as its programme for the year ahead.
“The point is not to be invited. The point is to arrive prepared.”
Members who took part can download a certificate of participation from their member area, and anyone can verify it on the public verification page using the ID printed on the certificate.
What comes next
The next Conclave takes place in London in May 2027. Registration opens to members first, with student delegate seats reserved for every chapter.
