Mediate 2024

Scottish Mediation are proud to host our Mediate 2024 Conference – The Power of Words.

The event will take place in the beautiful V&A building in Dundee. We also have an option to attend via Zoom. Don't miss out on the early bird discounts!

The theme of the 2024 conference is The Power of Words. This will allow us to explore sub-themes, such as

• The language we use to describe mediation

• The importance of the words we choose to use during mediation

• How words can impact on people’s willingness to engage in mediation

• How words are important for diversity and inclusion

• Is mediation a tool for individuals, for the community, or for the powerful?

Keynote 1 will look at how mediation is progressing in Ireland since the introduction of their Mediation Act in 2017 and what lessons can be learnt in Scotland with Ber Barry-Murray, President of the Mediators Institute of Ireland.

Keynote 2 will examine stories from reflective practice and how the learning for mediators can have a positive impact with Michael Lang author of The Guide To Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution.

Workshops confirmed so far include:

• Family Business Conflicts – How Mediation might be deployed–

• Perspectives on Mediation and Negotiation

• Mediation and neurodiversity

• How We live together – Words as Conflict Triggers

There will also be a look ahead session for mediation, and how we can take forward aspirations at the 2026 Scottish General Election.

We'd like to thank our sponsors, Thorntons - Thorntons is a leading service law firm providing services to individuals, families and businesses across Scotland. Mediation and other dispute resolution alternatives are available from their specialist teams.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

V&A Dundee, 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, United Kingdom