On Tuesday, 9 July 2024, the International Mediation Institute is bringing an exciting program and networking opportunity within the IBA-VIAC CDRC Mediation and Negotiation Competition in Vienna, connecting the international mediation community with local lawyers and users. Expect vibrant discussions within a panel of experienced mediation professionals followed by a networking reception.
Assessors and coaches partaking in CDRC Vienna are invited, as well as IMI Certified and Qualified Mediators, local and regional mediators, mediation supporters and professionals wishing to exchange and network to advance mediation locally and internationally.
Please note that a symbolic registration fee is introduced to assist in furthering IMI’s Vision and Mission as an international non-profit foundation established to advance Professional Mediation Worldwide and promote consensus and access to justice. CDRC Assessors, CDRC Coaches, and IMI Mediators benefit from a 50% discount on the event registration fee (€30).
This event has a limit of 95 seats, and places are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Date & Time:
Tuesday, 9 July 2024
6:00 – 10:00 PM CET
(Doors open at 6 PM; Event begins at 6:30 PM)
Venue:
CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz, Gauermanngasse 2, 1010 Wien, Austria*
*The International Mediation Evening for Professionals is kindly hosted by CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Vienna.
The event is verified by CEDR for continuing professional development (CPD) and continuing legal education (CLE).
Programme:
| 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Registrations and networking |
| 6:30 pm – 6:35 pm | Welcoming words by Partners Lukas Peissl and Nenad Kovačević from the host, CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH |
| 6:35 pm – 6:40 pm | Welcoming words by Ivana Ninčić Österle, Executive Director of the International Mediation Institute |
| 6:40 pm – 8:00 pm | Panel Discussion: Practice and Policy Trends Moderators: – Natascha Tunkel, KNOETZL, CDRC OC Member – Andy Rogers, CEDR, IMI Board Member Panelists: – Tat Lim, IMI Certified Mediator, Singapore (IMI Board Member and CDRC Assessor) – Catherine Davidson, IMI Certified Mediator, Australia (CDRC Assessor) – Lisa Savitt, Benchmark International ADR, LLC, international lawyer and mediator, former ABA International Law Section Chair, US/Austria – Martin Svatoš, Ph.D, mediator and arbitrator, Czechia – Arno Zimmermann, LL.M., Partner, CMS Vienna |
| 8:00 pm – 8:10 pm | Q&A |
| 8:10 pm – 8:15 pm | Announcement of CDRC finalists by Thomas John MCIArb, CDRC Director |
| 8:15 pm – 10:00 pm | Networking Reception |
The 2024 edition of the CDRC Mediation and Negotiation Competition in Vienna takes place from Friday, 5 July 2024 to Wednesday, 10 July 2024 in Vienna, Austria. CDRC Vienna is the leading global consensual dispute resolution moot competition, attracting top students annually to Vienna. By benefitting greatly from the experience and knowledge of and guidance from the world-leading consensual dispute resolution experts, competitors can develop and hone their skills, experience, and brilliance in international commercial mediation. The Event invites students to compete as negotiators and mediators, and welcomes professionals to divulge their experience as expert assessors. It is a joint initiative of the International Bar Association–Vienna International Arbitral Centre.
The Competition is proudly supported by the International Mediation Institute and the Young Mediators’ Initiative.
We hope to host you in Vienna!
