Upcoming Webinars and Conferences
IP Mediation Seminar organised by INPI, the EUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office Boards of Appeal-Mediation Centre and Arbitrare at the Centro de Estudos Judiciários in Lisbon.
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- Professionalizing Mediation: Credentialing, Quality Assurance and Global Recognition, April 8, 2026
Join the Speaker Series of Family Mediation Canada featuring Liliana Amione, Head of Program Quality and Appraisal at IMI.
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“ODR ExpoTech 2026 – Discovering Agentic Mediation” is a fully online international congress organized by ODR Latinoamérica, an organisation holding IMI Registered Mediator Training Program (RMTP) status, focused on the impact of artificial intelligence agents on mediation, negotiation, and dispute resolution practice.
Register Here (Free Registration, 15% Discount on Certificates for IMI members. The language of the event is Spanish.)
Join the upcoming “Warsaw Negotiation Conference” hosted by the Student Negotiation Association at SGH Warsaw School of Economics, and held under the theme “Negotiation Unlocked: Skills, Strategies & Solutions for Tomorrow”.
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The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) of the Unified Patent Court will hold its Inaugural Conference, together with the Unified IP Summit 2026, in collaboration with OxFirst and the University of Ljubljana.
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Participate in the Maxwell Challenge: The Global Competition for Mediation and Advocacy Excellence!
Read our reflections on the Singapore Convention Week 2025: Humanity in ADR, and save the date: we look forward to hosting and meeting you there! You may also explore IMI's reflection on the history, current standing, and ongoing role of the Convention here.
Under the theme "Making Mediation Mainstream", this year’s conference will explore how momentum is built, how confidence in mediation grows, and how different parts of the sector contribute to long-term change. Early bird tickets are available until the end of April.
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- IMI’s 20th Anniversary Conference in Rome, Italy, October 2027: Save the Date!
Engagement Opportunities
IMI invites qualified mediators to join the DIFC Courts Panel, supporting the work of its Mediation Service Centre and strengthening access to ADR within the DIFC framework.
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The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) has reopened applications, offering professionals the opportunity to be included on its panel, with submissions open until 4 April 2026.
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Applications are especially encouraged from practitioners based in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Oceania. This Board will play an active role, working closely with me and my incredible ICDR colleagues on programming, visibility, and strategic engagement, including around the Vis Moot in 2027.
Applications should be sent to Adriana Vaamonde M. at ICDRYI@adr.org
- Maxwell Challenge 2026, August 27-30, 2026 Singapore
Big news! The official webpage for the Maxwell Challenge 2026 is now live. Students, aspiring practitioners, and the wider ADR community are invited to visit the page and take note of the key dates and upcoming deadlines. Team registrations are now open!
Register and find out more here
Become part of a global network of peacebuilders creating lasting change. Each year, up to 170 fellows receive full funding to study at Rotary Peace Centers, gaining advanced training and hands-on experience in peace and development.
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Useful Resources
- Asian Journal on Mediation “Dialogue, Justice and Dispute Resolution: Mediation as a Key Pillar of Development Accountability” - 2025 Singapore Mediation Lecture by Dr Orsolya Szekely, and panel discussion featuring Tat Lim (IMI Board Chair), Dr Orsolya Szekely, Philip Jeyaretnam, Dorcas Quek Anderson, and Kevin Lee
Access the Journal here
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- Law Society of Ireland Gazette - A Costly Lesson, Article by Bill Holohan in relation to the potential costs consequences for solicitors who fail to comply with their section 14 Mediation Act 2017
Read the article here
Kyrgyzstan has become the 20th State Party, acceding on 1 December 2025 
