GWCIA, the Greater Washington Conference on International Affairs, is an annual single-day Model United Nations conference for middle school students hosted by the George Washington University International Affairs Society. Founded in 1995, the conference has provided an incomparable learning opportunity for attendees, faculty members, and staffers alike by simulating research, debate, and collaboration on some of the most intricate international complexities of both past and present. The conference is completely student-run and calls upon the talents and skills of the GW International Affairs community to provide the best experience for all delegates as well as to build a supportive learning community within the University.

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The International Affairs Society ​​

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The International Affairs Society (IAS) is the largest nonpartisan student organization at The George Washington University. We are dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of international affairs, politics, and diplomacy. We are affiliated with The Elliott School of International Affairs and acts as the umbrella organization for various student activities such as the nationally-ranked Model United Nations team. The IAS also hosts two Model United Nations Conferences each year; The Greater Washington Area Conference on International Affairs (GWCIA) which hosts over 400 middle school students, and the Washington Area Model United Nations Conference (WAMUNC), which brings over 1300 high school students from all over the world to discuss and debate international and domestic issues. Additionally, the International Affairs Society hosts embassy and think tank visits throughout the year, as well as speaking events with diplomats, foreign dignitaries, professors, and other experts in the field of international affairs. 

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