ULB NATO Club

Ahead of our conference, we had the honour of visiting the Embassy of Belgium in Washington, D.C. and meeting with a Belgian diplomat. 🇧🇪

This exchange gave us a deeper understanding of the internal functioning of Belgium’s diplomatic and political system beyond theory, beyond textbooks. Hearing about the realities of coordination, negotiation, and representation from someone working at the heart of it all was both insightful and inspiring.

Moments like these remind us that diplomacy is not only about policies and statements, but about people, responsibility, and commitment.

We are sincerely grateful for her time, her attention, and the generosity with which she shared her experience with us. An invaluable opportunity ahead of our conference.

From 12–15 February, the Belgian delegation of Université libre de Bruxelles had the honor of participating in the 41st International Model NATO in Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸

Over the course of three intensive days, our delegates engaged in high-level negotiations, strategic debates, and policy drafting sessions, simulating the complex decision-making processes of the North Atlantic Alliance. Representing Belgium, they worked alongside students from around the world to address pressing security challenges, navigate diverging national interests, and build consensus through diplomacy.

Beyond the formal sessions, the experience offered invaluable insight into multilateral cooperation, transatlantic relations, and the realities of collective security. It was not only an academic exercise, but a true immersion into the dynamics of international policymaking.

This conference provided our delegates with the opportunity to refine their analytical skills, strengthen their public speaking abilities, and embody the role of diplomats in a fast-paced and demanding environment. An unforgettable experience and a proud moment for the ULB NATO Club.
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Last week the ULB NATO Club had the chance to visit the Permanent representation of Belgium to NATO.
We were able to have some insight to prepare our February trip.
Thank you so much for your warm welcome!

It’s a busy few days for the club!
Yesterday we had the chance to visit SHAPE in Mons.
We learn more about the role of SHAPE as a strategic Warfighting Headquarters and how they shape the Cold War.
A special thank you to everyone that welcomed us and participated in this event.
Another special thank you to Wallonie-Bruxelles International to sponsor us in our trip in the United States!

Supporting ULB’s Participation in IMNATO 2026 in Washington DC!

In the next few weeks, the delegation will fly to the United States and will proudly represent Belgium at the International Model NATO conference in Washington DC. A experience that brings students from all over the world to take the role of diplomats and military leaders as they tackle complex global security challenges.

We believe that this education experience should be accessible to all students, regardless of their financial circumstances. Your contribution will help cover essential costs, including travel, accommodation, conference registration fees, and presentation materials.

The delegation worked hard together and they will be grateful for any support we can give them. Every donations, no matter the amount, makes a difference.

Thank you for helping the next generation of international leaders and decision-makers.

➡️Want to learn more about our project? Check the official conference website: https://internationalmodelnato.org
➡️Support us on GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-bring-belgian-students-to-washington-dc?attribution_id=sl:779d40a5-adae-4565-bc02-1a08e9975a35&lang=en_US&ts=1767209942&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

Weekly meeting, big goals ! Washington here we come 🇺🇸

Our last day of presentation!

Today we present to you the Communication and Events team!
Our goal is to create a dynamic community by organizing conferences, visits to international institutions, and create meaningful connections for a futur career in international relations, all by promoting the hard work of our delegation.

Joyce was a delegate last year. She wanted to continue be part of the club and by being in the communication and events team was the perfect opportunity. Her dedication and passion is perfect addition to our team!

Helen was also in the delegation last year. By joining the communication and events team, she wanted to share her experience and help strengthen the delegation outreach. Her creativity and commitment shine through in everything she does!

For Catherine, this is her second year in the communication and events team. This is for her a new challenge to be in charge of communication and she’s eager to learn and grow in this new role!

Good luck to everyone involved and we wish a good year filled with creativity and new projects

Day 7 of presenting our delegations!

Today we present you our board members and head delegates! They are the guiding all throughout this adventure our new delegations.

For Robin, he’s been with us for 3 years and went twice to Washington DC. This year, he is doing the administration part of our club and preparing our delegation to be the best they can be.

Niels went also to Washington DC last year. He was a delegate in the North Atlantic Committee. As a member of the board, he is managing our sponsoring, fundraising, and financial aspect of the club.

As you saw yesterday, Livia will join this year delegation in Washington DC as the head Delegate and as the Belgian representation in the NAC committee in the simulation. She is also prepping the delegation alongside Robin.

We wish them good luck and success in their new role!

Day 6 of presenting to you our delegates!

Today we have Adrian and Livia. They will represent the ULB NATO Club in the North Atlantic Council. The NAC is NATO’s primary political body where member countries make decision that is affecting the Alliance.

As she also participates in the event, Livia serves as one of our head delegates. Last year, she won an award during the simulation, a well-deserved recognition of her dedication and passion.

Adrian combines strong public-speaking skills with a genuine passion for international security issues, making him a highly valuable member of our team.

We wish them the best of luck for the simulation in Washington DC!

Day 5 of presenting our delegates!

Today we have Jessica. She will represent our university in Washington DC in the Political committee. This committee is in charge of containing and mitigating information threats.

With her determination and leadership, we believe she will make a strong impact in the simulation!

We wish her good luck!

Day 4 of presenting our delegates!

Today we are presenting to you Carla and Elise
They will represent ULB and the NATO Club in the military committee. This includes showing their diplomatic skills in different themes such the forced capabilities, resources, infrastructure in the war zone , and more.

Carla proved that her teamworks and strong public speaking skills are essential to the team.

Elise showed us over the last few weeks how easily she adapts to every situations and her strong negotiation skills.

We wish them every best of luck in February!