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, academics from across the world and numerous volunteers, sponsors and observers.
During the ICC Mediation Competition, students representing 48 University 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.
Please click here to read the 2025 20th ICC Mediation Competition Rules.
Mission Statement
The ICC Mediation Competition aims to expand the reach of mediation by bringing together a global community of distinguished mediation professionals and university students. Leveraging ICC’s expertise in ADR, cross-border trade and learning, the Competition takes place annually in Paris and is structured around successive rounds of mediation sessions between different teams. During these sessions, the students develop their skills in case strategy, negotiation, and advocacy with the help of professionals acting as mediators in mock cases conducted under the ICC Mediation Rules. Moreover, the Competition is host to a series of knowledge sharing and networking events.
Goals
- Equip the next generation of legal and business professionals around the world with practical and transferable skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, communication and problem solving. These will empower students to effectively deal with challenging situations and conflicts of different nature in their future career paths.
- Provide mediation professionals with the opportunity to share their valuable knowledge and expertise with bright international students and mentor them while advancing best practice in commercial mediation with industry peers.
- Connect international mediation professionals with the leaders of tomorrow amplifying shared learning to promote access to justice and contribute to business continuity, as key focus of ICC’s work and a powerful force for international peace.
Programme for ICC Mediation Week 2025
| Monday 3 February 2025 |
Preliminary Rounds Welcome Reception |
| Tuesday 4 February 2025 | Preliminary Rounds |
| Wednesday 5 February 2025 | Preliminary Rounds |
| Thursday 6 February 2025 | Quarter Final Rounds |
| Friday 7 February 2025 |
12th ICC Mediation Roundtable Mediation – Professional Stories Semi-Final Rounds |
| Saturday 8 February 2025 |
Final Round Awards Ceremony |
*The programme is subject to change by the Organising Committee.
Venue
Paris
Dates
3-8 February 2025
Registration fees
The registration fee per team is calculated according to the number of team members.
- Two students: €355 (€426 with VAT)
- Three students: €465 (€558 with VAT)
- Four students: €565 (€678 with VAT)
- First coach: Included in initial registration fee
- Second coach: €100 (€120 with VAT)
- Observer: €340 (€408 with VAT)
*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 Sunday 8 December 2024. 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.
- August 26, 2024 – Applications Open for University Teams, Professionals and Volunteers
- October 4, 2024 – Application Submissions Deadline for University Teams, Professionals and Volunteers
- November 4, 2024 – Announcement of Application Decisions
- November 12, 2024 – Applications Open for Observers
- November 14, 2024 – Visa Request Letter Deadline for University Teams, Professionals and Volunteers
- November 14, 2024 – Professional Information Deadline: Bio’s Contact info, Conflicts, Schedule Availability
- November 22, 2024 – Registration Fee Payment Deadline for University Teams
- December 9, 2024 – Visa Proof Deadline – All University Teams, Professionals and Volunteers who need Visa’s to attend the Competition must submit documentation of their Visa or date they will receive their Visa
- January 10, 2025 – Applications Close for Observers
- February 10, 2025 – Scoring and Participation Certificates available to University Teams
- February 17, 2025 – Participation Certificates available to Professionals and Volunteers
- February 28, 2025 – Deadline for Competition Evaluations
- January (Dates TBA) – Professional Training opportunities (Professionals must attend at least one training session in order to participate in the Competition)
- January (Dates TBA) – Volunteer Training opportunities (Volunteers must attend at least one training session in order to participate in the Competition)
* General and confidential Problem information will be released to University Teams once we have received their registration fee and additional registration information.
Applications are now CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who applied! The Organising Committee will now review all applications and results will be announced by end of October.
Thank you again and stay tuned!
Please make sure you have reviewed and understand the 2025 20th ICC Mediation Competition Rules.
Applications are now CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who applied! The Organising Committee will now review all applications and results will be announced by end of October.
Thank you again and stay tuned!
Please make sure you have reviewed and understand the 2025 20th 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.
Applications are now CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who applied! The Organising Committee will now review all applications and results will be announced by end of October.
Thank you again and stay tuned!
With so many moving parts, volunteers are an essential piece that help ensure the Competition runs as smoothly as possible. Every year international volunteers support the ICC Organising Committee throughout ICC Mediation Week with a variety of tasks including event logistics and “Mediation Session Supervisors” during the sessions.
Selection Process
After the University Teams have been selected in October, the ICC Organising Committee will send all volunteer applicants a list of the accepted teams and request the volunteer applicants to fill out a “Conflict/Independence” Form. This form is necessary because, individuals are NOT eligible to act as a Mediation Session Supervisor Volunteer if they are currently enrolled as a student in one of the universities selected to participate in the Competition and/or if they participate in the preparation of one of the participating universities. However, in this case individuals can elect to be considered for an event logistics volunteer role instead.
Failure to declare any links and conflicts of interests may lead to the termination of your role as Volunteer and disqualification of the Team concerned, as it is in serious breach of the Rules.
Availability:
While volunteers 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 volunteers will be expected to attend at least one mandatory training session.
Important Notes:
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 2025.
Please make sure you have reviewed and understand the 2025 20th ICC Mediation Competition Rules.
Since its first edition in 2005, the ICC Mediation Competition has been proudly sponsored by numerous firms and institutions. It is a highly anticipated event, bringing together hundreds of students and professionals. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please click on the following link. iccmediationcompetition@iccwbo.org.
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