Join the Conference!
We are pleased to invite you to another edition to MTI EA and ICMC-EA’s International Mediation Conference, in Nairobi and online, with the central theme of “Expanding the Mediation Pie by Professionalizing the Trade, Building Public Trust and Ethics”.
- Date: 29–30 October 2026
- Hosts: Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC – EA) and Mediation Training Institute East Africa (MTI EA), an IMI Implementing Organisation
- Venue: Golden Tulip Hotel, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
- Format: Hybrid (Physical and Virtual)
The theme of this year’s edition is “Expanding the Mediation Pie by Professionalizing the Trade, Building Public Trust and Ethics.” The theme recognises that the future growth of mediation depends not on competition among practitioners, but on expanding opportunities for mediation across sectors, jurisdictions and dispute categories. Sustainable growth requires professional standards, ethical practice, effective regulation, quality education, public confidence and innovation.
IMI Board Member James Mangerere is co-organizing this conference on behalf of MTI and will also participate as a speaker. Additionally, our Executive Director, Ivana Ninčić Österle will be speaking on Thursday, 29 October 2026 within the panel “How do we professionalize mediation?” as part of the Day 1 programme, which focuses on “The Foundations – Professionalization & Market Expansion.”
We are also pleased to share that, as an additional perk, IMI members receive a 15% discount on registration. Please check the registration fees tab for more details.
Why attend the Conference?
- Network with the best: Engage with top-notch professionals from the mediation industry attending virtually and physically from across the globe.
- Stay ahead of the curve: Insightful discussions, keynote speeches and panel sessions from renowned thought leaders keep you at the forefront of the profession
- Learn from experts: Gain knowledge and insight from mediation experts sharing experiences, success stories and strategies for overcoming challenges.
- Interactive sessions: Workshops, case studies and Q&A sessions give you practical skills and tools to enhance your mediation practice.
- Sponsorship opportunities: Elevate your brand among a highly targeted audience with branding, enhanced networking privileges and recognition at the event.
THURSDAY 29TH, OCTOBER, 2026
Time are written according to GMT+3 time zone.
- 08.00 am – 09.00 am: Registration and Log in
- 09.00 am – 10.00 am: Opening Ceremony and Key Note Speech
- 10.00 am – 10.35 am: Presentation 1
Professionalization: How do we professionalize mediation? - 10.35 am – 11.10 am: Presentation 2 Ethics and disciplinary action : Maintaining and
improving the standards of mediation practice, ethics,
and justice administration.
- 11.15 am – 11.45 am: Health Break
- 11:45 am – 13:00 pm: Presentation 3
The Multi-Disciplinary Dilemma: Standardizing Best
Practices without Smothering Diversity in Mediation.
Focus: Enforcing rigid frameworks, formal trainer
accreditation systems, and designing
mandatory Continuous Professional Development (CPD). - 13:00 pm – 13:10 pm: Quick-fire student presentation
- 13:10 pm – 14:00 pm: Luncheon & Networking
- 15:15 – 15:50:
Presentation 4
The Ethics, Rooting Out Malpractice, and Building Public
Confidence in Mediators Neutrality and Mediation. - 15:50 pm – 16:20 pm:
Co-Presentation 4
Developing a thriving mediation ecosystem - 16:20 pm – 16:30 pm: Q & A
THURSDAY 30TH, OCTOBER, 2026
Time are written according to GMT+3 time zone.
- 8:00 am – 8:30 am: Registration, Networking
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am:
Opening Ceremony and Key Note Speech - 10:00 am – 11:15 am: Panel
Topic: Beyond the Courtroom Gavel and Gates:
The Adoption of Private Mediation.
Focus: How to aggressively expand mediation usage into
high-value commercial contracts, state corporations, and
public-sector institutions (e.g., revenue and tax authorities) - 11:15 am – 11:45 am:
Health Break & Networking - 11:45 am – 12:20 pm:
Presentation 1 Developing a commercial and cross-border mediation
practice. - 12:20 pm – 13:00 pm: Presentation 2: Conflict management, mediation and Micro,
Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) - 13:00 pm – 13:10 pm: Quick-fire student presentation
- 13:10 pm – 14:00 pm: Luncheon & Networking
- 14:00 pm – 15:15 pm: Panel discussion The evolving nature of mediation practice.
Topic: Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) and Artificial Intelligence
(Mediation), Ethical AI Frameworks, and Cybersecurity.
Focus: Managing confidentiality in a digital ecosystem, utilizing
predictive AI ethically, and establishing robust regional standards
for virtual dispute tracking. - 15:15 pm – 15:50 pm:
Presentation 3
Mediation and International Formal Justice Systems - 15:50 pm – 16:20 pm:
Closing Ceremony - 16:20pm- 16:30 pm: Plan of Action/Communique
Fee Categories
- Physical: USD 85
- Virtual: USD 40
- Corporate: USD 775 (10 pax)
Student: USD 70
Payment Information:
KCB Bank: Account Number 1237805414, Haile Selassie Branch
SWIFT Code: KCBLKENX
Branch Code: 01288
We are also pleased to share that there will be a 15% discount on the conference registration fee for IMI-listed mediators. The discounted rates will therefore be USD 72 for physical attendance and USD 34 for virtual attendance. You can contact info@icmc.or.ke for any additional information you may require.
📖 Learn More & Get Involved
Dive deeper into the conference schedule, speakers, and topics below:
We look forward to seeing you at the conference for a couple of engaging days dedicated to expanding the mediation pie by professionalizing the trade, building public trust and ethics.
