The ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition is one of the biggest educational competitions worldwide dedicated exclusively to international commercial mediation.
ICC's largest educational event of the year, ICC Mediation Week (#ICCMW), will be hosted in Paris. The ICC Mediation Competition gathers 350+ students and coaches, as well as 150+ professional mediators and academics from across the world and numerous volunteers, sponsors and observers.
During the ICC Mediation Competition, students representing 58 teams will compete to resolve international business disputes through mediation guided by professional mediators under the ICC Mediation Rules.Their performance is evaluated by some of the world's leading dispute resolution specialists who participate as judges.
Programme for ICC Mediation Week 2027
| Monday 1 February 2027 |
Preliminary Rounds Welcome Reception |
| Tuesday 2 February 2027 | Preliminary Rounds |
| Wednesday 3 February 2027 | Preliminary Rounds |
| Thursday 4 February 2027 | Octo Final Round |
| Friday 5 February 2027 |
14th ICC Mediation Roundtable Mediation – Professional Stories Semi-Final Rounds |
| Saturday 5 February 2027 |
Final Round Awards Ceremony |
*The programme is subject to change by the Organising Committee.
Professionals
- May 4, 2026 – Applications Open for Professionals
- June 12, 2026 – Applications Submissions Deadline for Professionals
- June 26, 2026 – Announcement of Application Decisions for Professionals
- October 30, 2026 – Visa Request Letter Deadline for Professionals
- November 20, 2026 – Professional Information Deadline: Bios, Contact info, Conflicts, Schedule Availability
- November 27, 2026 – Visa Proof Deadline –Professionals who need visas to attend the Competition must submit documentation of their visa or the date when they will receive their visa
- January 19, 2027– Professional Training Session 1 (Professionals must attend at least one training session in order to participate in the Competition)
- January 21, 2027 – Professional Training Session 2 (Professionals must attend at least one training session in order to participate in the Competition)
- February 1-6, 2027 – 22nd ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition Week
- February 19, 2027 – Participation Certificates available to Professionals
- February 26, 2027 – Deadline for Competition Evaluations
University Teams
- August 24, 2026 – Applications Open for University Teams
- October 2, 2026 – Application Submissions Deadline for University Teams
- October 23, 2026 – Announcement of Application Decisions for University Teams
- October 30, 2026 – Visa Request Letter Deadline for University Teams
- November 13, 2026 – Registration and Payment Deadline for University Teams
- November 27, 2026 – Visa Proof Deadline – All University Teams who need visas to attend the Competition must submit documentation of their visa or the date when they will receive their visa
- January 15, 2027 – Educational Webinar Event for University Team members
- February 1-6, 2027 – 22nd ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition Week
- February 12, 2027 – Scoring and Participation Certificates available to University Teams
- February 26, 2027 – Deadline for Competition Evaluations
- * General and confidential Problem information will be released to University Teams once we have received their registration fee and additional registration information.
Volunteers
- August 24, 2026 – Applications Open for Volunteers and Observers
- October 2, 2026 – Application Submissions Deadline for Volunteers
- October 23, 2026 – Announcement of Application Decisions for Volunteers
- October 30, 2026 – Visa Request Letter Deadline for Volunteers
- November 27, 2026 – Visa Proof Deadline – All Volunteers who need visas to attend the Competition must submit documentation of their Visa or the date when they will receive their visa
- January 12, 2027 – Volunteer Training Session 1 (Volunteers must attend at least one training session in order to participate in the Competition)
- January 14, 2027 – Volunteer Training Session 2 (Volunteers must attend at least one training session in order to participate in the Competition)
- February 1-6, 2027 – 22nd ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition Week
- February 19, 2027 – Participation Certificates available to Volunteers
- February 26, 2027 – Deadline for Competition Evaluations
Observers
- August 24, 2026 – Applications Open for Observers
- January 8, 2027 – Applications Close for Observers
- February 1-6, 2027 – 22nd ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition Week
- February 26, 2027 – Deadline for Competition Evaluations
Venue
Paris
Dates: 1-6 February 2027
Registration fees
The registration fees will be posted shortly.
*VAT is applicable to all registration fees
The registration fee must be paid in full prior to the ICC Mediation Competition. Teams that do not complete the payment process within the given timeline will not be admitted. Only selected universities will be asked to pay the registration fee.
There are no scholarship or registration waivers available for this programme.
If you have any questions, please contact us at iccmediationcompetition@iccwbo.org.
Working language
English
Cancellation policy
50% of the registration fee will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing by Friday 4 December 2026. Cancellations after this date are not refundable.
Please be informed that any form of cancellation will incur a cancellation fee of 5€ + 2.75% of the registration fee which must be covered by the participant.
Please note that ICC reserves the right to cancel this event or to make minor alterations to the content and timing of the programme or to the identity of the professionals. In the unlikely event of cancellation, delegates will be offered a full refund. ICC will not, however, be held responsible for any related expense incurred by the participant.
Disclaimer
The photos and audiovisual recordings taken at this meeting/event may be used and published by ICC, its subsidiaries, or affiliates, for informational or promotional purposes in printed materials or online, including on ICC websites and in social media. Participation in the meeting/event implies agreement to such use of photos or audiovisual recordings in which the participant may appear unless ICC receives written notification to the contrary.
Applications will open 24 August 2026 online and will close on 2 October 2026.
Please make sure you have reviewed and understand the ICC Mediation Competition Rules.
The ICC Mediation Competition is an inclusive, educational, and strictly non-political event that aims to foster dialogue and promote peaceful dispute resolution. All applications have been assessed based on their individual merit, with selected university teams coming from a diverse range of countries and backgrounds.
Applications will open 24 August 2026 online and will close on 2 October 2026.
Selection process
Basic requirements for participation as a Professional include formal and thorough mediation training, practice in mediating commercial disputes.
The Organising Committee selects professionals based on the following criteria (in no specific order):
- Mediation qualification
- Mediation accreditation
- Experience in (commercial) mediation
- Other relevant dispute resolution experience and professional background
- Experience in conducting mediation and ADR trainings
- Availability
- English language skills
- Cross-cultural experience
Availability
While professionals are not expected to be present for the entirety of the Competition, preference will be given to those with greater availability. To guarantee that the quality of the event remains at a high level, all professionals will be expected to attend at least one mandatory training session.
Please make sure you have reviewed and understand the ICC Mediation Competition Rules.
Important Notes:
- Newcomer Professionals (those participating for the first time) will be assigned as Judges and have to observe at least one session before judging. They are guaranteed at least one session to judge, with the option to observe more. Only returning professionals are selected for the finals rounds.
- Returning Professionals (those who have participated in more than one ICC Mediation Competition) are guaranteed at least two sessions as a Judge or Mediator, with more sessions assigned based on availability and the competition schedule.
The ICC Mediation Competition is an inclusive, educational, and strictly non-political event that aims to foster dialogue and promote peaceful dispute resolution. All applications have been assessed based on their individual merit, with selected university teams coming from a diverse range of countries and backgrounds.
- Volunteer applicants will be required to take a test on the ICC Mediation Competition Rules in order to be considered for the Competition. The test will be emailed out to Volunteers following the closing date of the application period.
- Following the Competition, we would be delighted to issue you a certificate of participation.
- We appreciate your interest in assisting us with the Competition as we work to make it a great success for all involved. We look forward to working with you in February 2026.
Please make sure you have reviewed and understand the ICC Mediation Competition Rules.
The ICC Mediation Competition is an inclusive, educational, and strictly non-political event that aims to foster dialogue and promote peaceful dispute resolution. All applications have been assessed based on their individual merit, with selected university teams coming from a diverse range of countries and backgrounds.
Applications will open on 24 August 2026 and will close on 8 January 2027.
The ICC Mediation Competition is an inclusive, educational, and strictly non-political event that aims to foster dialogue and promote peaceful dispute resolution. All applications have been assessed based on their individual merit, with selected university teams coming from a diverse range of countries and backgrounds.
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Look back at our last event
Interested in seeing what our previous event looked like?
See all the pictures from the previous edition :
21st ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition: Finals | Flickr
21st ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition Week | Flickr
21st ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition: University Team Photos | Flickr