The Model WTO each year focuses on a specific topic that is addressed in six different committees. The international participants represent the interests of ten different countries. The discussions within each committee is led by two Chairs, the HSG Bachelor students who are enrolled in the “Model WTO” course. The Chairs guide the negotiations by declaring the opening and closing of each meeting and directing the discussion. They accord the right to speak, submit questions for decision, announce the result of the decisions and have complete control of the proceedings. The Chairs are neutral in the discussions and seek for compromises by mediating between the different parties whenever this is necessary.