“Mediation for Business Success”
📅 September 23 -25, 2024
📍 Mediterranean Palace Hotel
🗺️ 3, Salaminos & Karatassou str., Thessaloniki, Greece, 54626
ADR HELLENIC is excited to announce the organization of the 2nd Mediation Festival, titled “MEDIATION FESTIVAL 2024,” to be held in person in Thessaloniki from September 23rd to 25th.
The festival aims to celebrate peaceful dispute resolution and provide a platform for citizens of all ages to engage with mediators and conflict resolution scholars through a range of events and activities.
The Mediation Festival will showcase a diverse program of workshops, conferences, training sessions, music and theater performances, book launches, painting competitions, and other mediation-related events. This unique gathering will foster dialogue, exchange of views, and knowledge sharing among participants, creating an enriching experience for all involved.
We are delighted to announce the release of a song that promotes mediation titled
“A Chance for Understanding” a musical composition that explores the transformative power of mediation. This song aims to harness the power of music to shed light on the importance of mediation in conflict resolution, and we hope that will act as a catalyst for positive change, encouraging everyone to utilize mediation as a transformative tool to promote understanding and peaceful coexistence.
On Monday, September 23, (11.00 am – 4.00 pm) the Mediation Festival will commence with a Symposium only for speakers (Venue: Domaine Gerovassiliou) and will continue with a welcome drink (Venue: TBA) for all attendees (7.30pm – 9.30pm).
On Tuesday, September 24, (9.00 am – 6.00 pm), the International Mediation Conference will take place (Venue: Mediterranean Palace Hotel, Salaminos 3 & Karatasou, Thessaloniki, Greece, 54626 – Unlock your exclusive reservation rates now!), themed “Mediation for Business Success.” It will be dedicated to exploring the indispensable role of mediation in enhancing communication, managing conflicts, and driving results within business environments. Topics to be addressed include “MED/ARB: How It Works?,” “The Bottom Line on Med-Arb and Arb-Med,” “Harnessing Mediation Skills for Effective Conflict Resolution and Business Success,” “Preventing, Managing, and Resolving Conflicts within the Business Context,” “Mediation and Arbitration in Commercial Disputes,” “The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Conflict Resolution,” “Storytelling,” “The Role of the Legal Representative in Negotiations-Mediation Process,” workshops, and more.
On Wednesday, September 25, (12.00 pm – 8.00 pm), we continue with workshops, interviews, music, dance, singing, performances and filming the music video for the Mediation song entitled “A Chance for Understanding,” (Venue: Center of Thessaloniki) featuring the participation of all attendees of the Mediation Festival 2024. We will conclude the Mediation Festival with a surprise event followed by a party (8.00pm – 12.00am, Venue: White Tower of Thessaloniki).
Language: English
The comprehensive program for the entire Mediation festival will be announced at a later date.
Renowned global mediators, arbitrators, scholars, and authors specializing in conflict resolution will participate in the conference as speakers, panelists, trainers and moderators as:
- Dr. Elia Gourgouris (USA)
- Evi Avlogiari (Greece)
- Ken Cloke (USA)
- Michel Kallipetis (UK)
- Jeremy Lack (Switzerland)
- Dr. Katherine Johnson Pavlides (Australia)
- Kimberly Schreiber (USA)
- Cezary Rogula (Poland)
- Ethelwald Mendes (India)
- Claude Amar (France)
- David Weiss (USA)
- Jennifer Brandt (USA)
- Jeff Abrams (USA)
- Zachari Calo (USA & Qatar)
- Adeline Guilhen (France)
- Orit Asnin (Israel)
- Chiara Tondini (Italy)
- Dr. Emad Hussein (UAE)
- Luke Monahan (Ireland)
- Roland Wilson (Korea)
- Mary Mclain (USA)
- Marie Celante (France)
- Dimitra Mousioli (UK)
- Ross W. Stoddard (USA)
- Agnieszka Zemke – Górecka (Poland)
- Sameer Shah (India)
- Alix Povey (China)
- Dima Alexandrova (Bulgaria)
Organizing Committee: Evi Avlogiari, Roland Wilson, Jeniffer Brandt, Mary Mclain, Nikos Karagiannakis
Attendees of the conference may include mediators, arbitrators, managers, entrepreneurs, HR professionals, lawyers, judges, etc. This unique gathering will foster dialogue, exchange of views, and knowledge sharing among participants from around the world, creating an enriching experience for all involved.
The Mediation Festival 2024 provides a unique opportunity for meaningful dialogue and collaboration, fostering a culture of understanding and harmony in business environments. We aim to contribute to global awareness and accessibility of mediation services. As a token of appreciation, we will provide certificates of attendance to all participants via email after the conclusion of the festival. These certificates acknowledge your commitment to learning and networking during the conference.
Join us in celebrating the Mediation Festival 2024, meet mediators and entrepreneurs from around the world, and enjoy a wonderful time in the beautiful city of Thessaloniki.
We look forward to seeing you in Thessaloniki!
Contact information: info@adrhellenic.com
Evi Avlogiari
Mediation Festival President
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Registration Fee: 450€ | Early Bird: 350€ (till June 30, 2024) | 1+1 for students under 25 years old (write both names on registration form)