Reflect on the task of building peace for Europe and the world;
Explore developments in the practice of mediation;
Raise awareness of mediation among policy makers, opinion formers, and the general public;
Strengthen relationships in the European mediation field;
Make a record of the conference widely available.

The themes that will run throughout the conference include:

• Development of Mediation Practice 

• Linking and Networking (Public Awareness) 

• Research and Evaluation 

• Quality Assurance

• European Dynamic

• Difference, Division & Diversity

• Something fresh and new: learning from other valued occupations: 
  negotiators, therapists, mentors, etc.
  

The strands that weave throughout the above themes will be focused on the 
different types of mediation including:

• Family

• Neighbour/community

• Peer mediation/schools

• Workplace

• Business/commercial

• Peace-building/international

• Community Cohesion and Renewal

• Court

• Planning & Environmental