Speaker:Bohdan Ferens, PhD in Political Science, Expert in International Relations, European Integration, and Security Policy, Founder of the SD Platform and the NGO "Prohresylni", Expert in International Policy, Democracy, Civil Society Development, and Ukraine's European Integration.

This panel is dedicated to the role of international competitions in shaping a new generation of lawyers and other professionals skilled in negotiation and mediation. Participants will discuss how competitions help students to truly experience mediation ‘in practice’ and learn to deal with conflicts, communication and the interests of the parties involved. The event will bring together organisers and other competition participants – judges, coaches and students – who will share their experiences from different perspectives.
It will be of interest to students from various disciplines, lecturers, mediation and negotiation trainers, university representatives, competition organisers, young lawyers and anyone wishing to foster a culture of dialogue and negotiation.
Moderator:Nataliia Mazaraki, Doctor of Law, Professor, State University of Trade and Economics
Speakers:Mary Lou Frank, Ph.D., M.S., Psychologist, Litigation Mediator, Mediation Trainer, and Consultant, USAKenneth Frank, President of the International Academy of Dispute Resolution and Professor at Brenau University Thomas John, International Mediator, Arbitrator and Legal Consultant with experience in commercial, art and government lawKateryna Manetska, LL.M, lawyer, INADR Board Member, mediator at Aspire Dispute Resolution & Innovation, and coach of student mediation and negotiation teamsRuslan Mirzayev, Global Head of Education and Training at ICC Dispute Resolution, responsible for developing and implementing global capacity-building strategies in arbitration and ADR.Yuliia Shumylo, Master of Law candidate (2nd year) at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, participant in international mediation and negotiation competitions

Restorative Justice in Ukraine
Restorative justice is currently one of the important areas for developing a humane and people-centered approach to justice in Ukraine. During this panel, we will discuss the development of the restorative justice program for juveniles, the role of the Free Legal Aid system, interagency cooperation, and the social importance of this approach. It will also be an opportunity to reflect on the path of restorative justice development in Ukraine and to discuss its future.
This session will be of interest to lawyers, mediators, Free Legal Aid professionals, prosecutors, judges, police representatives, educators, researchers, and everyone interested in restorative justice.
Moderator:Iryna Fedorych, PhD in Law, Mediator, Trainer, Member of the NGO "Focus on Law", Chair of the Board of the Association of Family Mediators of Ukraine.
Alona Horova, Chair of the Institute of Peace and Common Ground, Group Conflict Mediator with over 20 years of experience, Expert in Restorative Justice and Peacebuilding.Mykola Sioma, Director of the Ukrainian Legal Aid Foundation, PhD, works in the field of human rights and equal access to justice.Olena Kryvko, Human Rights Specialist at UNDP Ukraine, specializing in rule of law and access to justice.Dr. Aarne Kinnunen, Senior Ministerial Advisor, Department of Criminal Policy and Criminal Justice, Ministry of Justice of Finland; PhD, Adjunct Professor at the University of Eastern Finland; expert in crime prevention, anti-corruption, and restorative justice.Oksana Dekhtiaruk, Deputy Head of the Division, Department for the Protection of Children's Interests and Combating Domestic Violence, Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine.Iryna Bondarenko, Head of Alternative Dispute Resolution Initiatives, Coordination Center for Legal Aid Provision, Mediator, Trainer.

During the panel discussion, we will explore different approaches to the introduction of mandatory mediation and MIAM models, discuss best practices, implementation challenges and lessons to be learned. Particular attention will be paid to how to assess the effectiveness of such models and which indicators really matter.
This will be of interest to judges, lawyers, mediators, government officials, researchers, international experts and anyone interested in access to justice reform.
Moderator:Leonardo D'Urso, CEO at ADR Center (Italy) and ADR Center Global (Dubai)
Speakers:Christian Chereji, Professor of conflict studies, mediator, independent informal governance and conflict analystElena Koltsaki, Lawyer-Mediator-Affiliate Professor of Negotiations and Mediation Management, AGBS at The American College of Greece, Senior Mediation Expert ADR Center Global Julia Radanova, Head of the ADR Center Out-of-Court Dispute Settlement Body; Expert in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, and EU Digital Regulation. Asiyan Suleymanoglu, Internationally Accredited Mediator; Advisor to the UN, DFC, and the OPEC Fund on Dispute Resolution.

How can media help promote a culture of dialogue and peaceful dispute resolution? During the panel, we will discuss the role of journalism, social media, public communication, and media projects in shaping public attitudes toward conflicts and mediation. We will also explore how to communicate about complex issues in a clear, engaging, and non-polarizing way.
The session will be of interest to journalists, communication professionals, mediators, lawyers, civil society organizations, bloggers, educators, and everyone working in the field of public communication.
Moderator:Olga Golovko, Mediator, Trainer, PhD in Law, Associate Professor at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, PR Manager of the Ukrainian Academy of Mediation.
Speakers:Otar Dovzhenko, Ukrainian Journalist, Media Critic, Editor, Media Researcher, Expert at Lviv Media Forum, Chair of the Independent Media Council, Co-founder of Longdog.media, and Co-editor of the DovhyiPes Media Newsletter.Pavlo Chernyshuk, Editor of "Yurydychna Gazeta"Olena Vinsent, Manager of the Participation Increase Direction at Wikimedia Ukraine.Olena Leptuha, Editor-in-Chief of the independent Kharkiv-based media outlet Nakypilo, Head of the NGO Kharkiv Crisis Infoсenter, trainer at the Deutsche Welle Academy.

Mediation and notarial practice can effectively complement each other in creating sustainable, clear, and practically enforceable agreements. During this panel, we will discuss the role of notaries in supporting amicable dispute resolution and the opportunities for cooperation between mediators and notaries.
This session will be of interest to notaries, mediators, advocates, lawyers, representatives of professional associations, and everyone working in out-of-court dispute resolution.
Moderator:Iryna Petrova, Head of the Mediation Center of the Notary Chamber of Ukraine, Notary, Certified Mediator, University Lecturer, PhD in Law.
Speakers:Volodymyr Marchenko, President of the Notary Chamber of Ukraine, Doctor of Philosophy in Law (PhD).Tetiana Sukhanova, Private Notary, Member of the Mediation Center of the Notary Chamber of Ukraine, Head of the Vinnytsia Regional Branch of the Notary Chamber of Ukraine.Halyna Parusova, Notary of Ukraine, Member of the Commission for Analytical and Methodological Support of Notarial Activities and the Commission on International Cooperation of the Notary Chamber of Ukraine, Mediator.Nataliia Yakovchuk, Private Notary of the Kyiv City Notary District, Mediator, Member of the Mediation Center of the Notary Chamber of Ukraine.