The Met Gala Committee, 2026 CE
Topic Summary
Every spring, the world turns its eyes to the Met Gala, an event where celebrity, influence, fashion, and philanthropy converge. But behind the flashing cameras and couture gowns lies a powerful and tightly coordinated web of decision-makers responsible for curating every detail, from the guest list and security to fundraising and cultural messaging. This committee simulates that inner circle.
Delegates will step into the shoes of stylists, curators, designers, executives, media advisors, and high-profile invitees as they navigate the tension between exclusivity and inclusivity, public image and private interest, and the growing political weight of cultural institutions.
How will the Met maintain its position as the pinnacle of fashion and influence in an increasingly polarized world? Will it remain an elite celebration or shift toward greater accessibility and representation? Will the night go off without a hitch—or will it become one of the most infamous nights in fashion history?
This committee blends crisis elements with character-driven negotiation and thematic debate, offering delegates a unique opportunity to explore image, power, and influence through an unconventional lens.
Dear Delegates,
It is my honor to welcome you to one of the most exciting and unconventional committees at Harvard Model United Nations 2026—The Met Gala Committee. This year, we will be exploring the intersections of image, influence, and power through the lens of the world’s most exclusive and culturally impactful event.
My name is Antonio Tao-Guerrero, and I will be serving as your Director for this committee. I’m a rising sophomore at Harvard College in Quincy studying Biostatistics and Math. I first became involved with Model UN in my freshman year of high school and have continued ever since, not always as a competitive delegate, but as someone who has valued the depth of conversation and creativity that MUN can foster. At Harvard, I’ve served as an Assistant Director for both HMUN and HNMUN, and I am thrilled to now direct my first committee.
Outside of MUN, I’m involved with the Harvard College Consulting Group and am a part of the club tennis team. I also teach CIVICS to local students through the IOP. In my free time, I enjoy exploring restaurants and cafes, travelling, and thrifting with friends.
In this committee, you will be asked to think critically about influence: how it’s created, how it’s wielded, and how it shapes public perception. Drawing inspiration from recent pop culture and events, we’ll examine the complex dynamics that exist beneath the glamour: from fundraising and media strategy to issues of representation, ethics, and security.
Throughout the weekend, we will be looking for delegates who engage substantively with the material, work collaboratively, and demonstrate both creativity and diplomacy in problem-solving. Whether this is your first MUN conference or one of many, know that your perspective is valued and your contributions will shape the direction of our debate.
I look forward to working with each of you and to seeing the creativity and leadership you bring to committee!
Sincerely,
Antonio Tao-Guerrero
Director, The Met Gala Committee, 2026 CE
metgala@harvardmun.org
Harvard Model United Nations 2026
My wise and wonderful Delegates,
I’m honoured to welcome you to the Met Gala Committee, 2026 CE committee for Harvard’s 76th Model United Nations Conference.
My name is Mae Weir, I’m a member of the Intercollegiate Model United Nations team pursuing a double concentration in Government and Film, with a citation in French. I am a junior at the college, living in Eliot House. I’m originally from the north-west countryside of Ireland, but I have loved my time in Boston so far! At Harvard, when not competing for our collegiate team, I enjoy staffing our High school and collegiate conferences. Outside of MUN, I’m a little bit of a film buff, and I’m addicted to putting outrageous bids on eBay.
As a crisis director, I’m hoping to be bombarded with your chaotic ideas that can drive debate in committee. I’m excited to see the dynamic partnerships you will create and how you use them to have a positive impact on the committee, while leveraging your own personal agenda. I love to see delegates fully committing to the topic in crisis committees, and researching it further to find niche angles for their character’s arc. But most importantly, crisis is fun, and incredibly fast-paced, so I hope you all enjoy yourselves this weekend!
Looking forward to seeing you all!
Mae Weir
Crisis Director, The Met Gala Committee, 2026 CE
metgala@harvardmun.org
Harvard Model United Nations 2026
