Speakers

Opening Ceremony

Theo Bovens

Theo Bovens is an experienced diplomat and diplomat, having served as a two-term governor in the province of Limburg. After his term as governor, he became the mayor of Enschende, serving until 2022. He has been the incumbent leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal in the Senate since 13 June 2023.

Timor El-Dardiry

Timor El-Dardiry has vast experience in international diplomacy. He briefly worked in the European Commission, to then work at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs for over 9 years, in which acted as an experienced policy officer & speechwriter. He has also worked in diplomacy internationally, having been the First Secretary to the Dutch embassy in the U.S. and Indonesia.

Johan Pas

Johan Pas is the current Alderman of Education & Housing of Maastricht. Before becoming an Alderman, he worked as a teacher and worked with the city hall, sharing his knowledge with dutch students for many years.

Committee Speakers

Dr. Herman Kingma

Dr. Herman Kingma has over 40 years of experience in the medical sector, working at Maastricht University for more than 41 years as an Emeritus Professor, as well as having been the Chair of the Medical Faculty Council, and the Char of the University Council. His vast knowledge of the medical sector will help ECOSOC members fully understand their topic on Mpox and optimize their resolutions.

A speaker for ECOSOC