On Monday, 14 July 2025, 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 we ask for a symbolic registration fee 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. Specifically, all proceeds from the event will be used for the development of IMI’s new IT platform. CDRC Assessors, CDRC Coaches, and IMI Mediators benefit from a 50% discount on the event registration fee (€30). Please reach out to IMI/CDRC for your discount code.
This event has a limit of 90 seats, and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Date & Time:
Monday, 14 July 2025
6:00 – 10:00 PM CEST
(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 (tentative):
| 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Registrations and networking |
| 6:30 pm – 6:35 pm | Welcoming words by the host, CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH |
| 6:35 pm – 6:45 pm | Welcoming words by Ivana Ninčić Österle, Executive Director of the International Mediation Institute |
| 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm | Panel Discussion: Practice and Policy Trends Moderator: – Nadja Alexander, Australia/Singapore Panelists: – Tat Lim, IMI Certified Mediator, Singapore (IMI Board Chair and CDRC Assessor), – Mary Walker, Australia, IMI Certified Mediator and Mediation Advocate, – Representative from CMS, – Hannah Tümpel, Germany, – Leonadro D’Urso, Italy, (IMI Vice-Chair) |
| 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 |
As you countdown to the event, enjoy the snapshots from last year’s evening:
The speakers from the 2024 edition 
Nenad Kovačević, Partner at CMS, offering opening remarks 
Ivana Ninčić Osterle, Executive Director of IMI, offering opening remarks 
Andy Rogers, Chair of IMI’s Credentialing Committee and Natascha Tunkel, IMI Certified Mediation Advocate, moderating the discussion 
Andy Rogers, Lisa Savitt, Martin Svatoš 
Tat Lim, IMI Board Chair 
Catherine Davidson, IMI Certified Mediator 
Thomas John, CDRC Director, offering closing remarks 
Event Networking
The 2025 edition of the CDRC Mediation and Negotiation Competition in Vienna takes place from Friday, 11 July 2025 to Tuesday, 15 July 2025 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 see you in Vienna!
