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Keynote Speakers The European Mediation Conference 2008 will offer a range of exciting and inspirational learning and networking opportunities.

Each day of the conference will reflect the aims and objectives as outlined on the Conference Information page. Thursday 10 April and Friday 11 April will have an exciting blend of keynote speakers and workshop sessions. Saturday 12 April will be an opportunity to participate in a range of mediation training workshops.

There will also be plenty of opportunities throughout the conference to network with participants from across Europe.

Please read the information below and identify which workshops  you wish to attend, then click HERE to book.
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The following is the proposed structure for the European Mediation Conference 2008.  It will be updated in the months ahead and you should check back regularly for any changes. Please note the order of speakers may be subject to change

 

Wednesday 9 April 2008
17:00 - 19:00 Registration Desk Open  (Belfast Waterfront Hall)
 
17:00 - 19:00 Reception to welcome delegates, especially those from outside Northern Ireland (Belfast Waterfront Hall). 
 
Thursday 10 April 2008
08:30 Registration Desk Open  (Belfast Waterfront Hall)
Morning Official Opening - Main session Chair - Frances McCandless
Session  
Keynote Address: 
Jan Egeland
Mediation in the Service of Peace: the Global Challenges
 
Keynote Address: 
Martti Ahtisaari
Mediation capacity : an opportunity for International Peace Mediation
 
Keynote Address: 
Professor John Paul Lederach
A Practitioner's Response
 

Keynote Address: 
Pat Colgan, SEUPB
Developing a Dialogue  – The contribution and impact of European Union funded projects in developing mediation processes in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland.
Keynote Address: 
Minister Dermot Ahern, TD  
The role of government in Lesson Sharing and Conflict Resolution
     
Panel Discussion - Mediation in the Peace Process in Northern Ireland
 
 
Afternoon Workshop Sessions 1A - please click here for details
Session  
Workshop sessions 1 B - please click here for details
 
Evening  Conference Dinner
 
 
Friday 11 April 2008
 
08:00 European Mediation Network Initiative General Meeting
 
08:30 Registration Desk Open (Waterfront Hall)
 
Morning Main Session Chair - Ruth Wishart
Session  
Keynote Address 
 
Keynote Address 
Judge Machteld Pel
 
Keynote Address 
Antonia Potter
 
 
Afternoon Workshop Session 2A - click here for details
Session  
Workshop Session 2B - click here for details
 
Conference Closing and Feedback from Delegates
 
 
Saturday 12 April 2008
Morning Training Sessions - click here for details
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Lunch and Closing Remarks