22nd ICC Mediation Competition

Competition calendar

Professionals

• May 4, 2026 – Applications Open for Professionals
• June 12, 2026 – Applications Submissions Deadline for Professionals
• Late June, 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 – 22^nd 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 – 22^nd 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 – 22^nd 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 – 22^nd ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition Week
• February 26, 2027 – Deadline for Competition Evaluations

Applications are now OPEN. Applications will close on 2 October 2026.

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 are assessed based on their individual merit, with selected university teams coming from a diverse range of countries and backgrounds.

Notes & Resources
Please make sure you review and understand these resources before completing your application.

• ICC Mediation Competition Rules
• Competition FAQs
• Competition Timeline and all upcoming deadlines
• 2027 Jurisdiction Fee Categories List
• Working language of the Competition is English

Registration
ICC remains committed to ensuring that the Mediation Competition is as diverse and as accessible as possible. To support participation from universities around the world, a tiered fee structure has been introduced. Universities depending on the jurisdictions they represent will be subject to different registration fees. Fee categories are determined using economic indicators and affordability considerations. Categories are reviewed periodically and may be updated from time to time. While some fees have increased from recent years, the starting rate remains below the registration fees charged prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Which fee category applies to my team?
Your registration fee is based on the jurisdiction your university represents and your team composition (number of students and coaches). Please refer to the 2027 Jurisdiction Fee Categories List to identify the applicable fee category.

Please note:

• 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 those universities selected to compete will be asked to pay the registration fee.
• There are no scholarship or registration waivers available for this programme.

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.

If you have any questions, please contact us at iccmediationcompetition@iccwbo.org.

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
Applications are now CLOSED. Thank you to all who submitted applications.

Applications for the next edition will open in May 2027. Further details will be available when applications open.

Notes & Resources
Please make sure you review and understand these resources before completing your application.

• ICC Mediation Competition Rules
• Competition FAQs
• Competition Timeline and all upcoming deadlines
• Working language of the Competition is English

Participation & Assignments
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.

Newcomer Professionals
First-time participants are assigned as Judges and must observe at least one session before judging. They are guaranteed at least one judging session. Only returning professionals are selected for the Finals Rounds.

Returning Professionals
Professionals who have participated in more than one Competition are guaranteed at least two sessions as a Judge or Mediator. Additional assignments depend 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 are assessed based on their individual merit, with selected university teams coming from a diverse range of countries and backgrounds.

Applications are now OPEN. Applications will close on 2 October 2026.

Notes & Resources
Please make sure you review and understand these resources before completing your application.

• ICC Mediation Competition Rules
• Competition FAQs
• Competition Timeline and all upcoming deadlines
• Working language of the Competition is English
• Test required: Applicants must complete a short test on the ICC Mediation Competition Rules as part of the selection process. The test will be emailed to applicants after applications close.

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 Roles
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support the Competition in two key roles:

Why Volunteer?

As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Experience the Competition from behind the scenes
• Meet students, academics, mediators, lawyers and dispute resolution professionals from around the world
• Build your international network and make lasting connections
• Develop your organisational, communication and teamwork skills
• Play a hands-on role in delivering a world-class educational event
• Contribute to the next generation of dispute resolution professionals
• Following the Competition, we would be delighted to issue you a certificate of participation

Applications are now OPEN. Applications will close on 8 January 2027.

Notes & Resources
Please make sure you review and understand these resources before completing your application.

• ICC Mediation Competition Rules
• Competition FAQs
• Competition Timeline and all upcoming deadlines
• Working language of the Competition is English

Observer Registration

Experience the ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition from the inside.

Observers can attend Competition mediation sessions, social events and professional events throughout the week, offering a unique opportunity to:

• See mediation in action and learn from real Competition sessions
• Connect with an international community of students, mediators, lawyers, academics and dispute resolution professionals
• Attend social and professional events and expand your network
• Gain insight into commercial mediation and the next generation of dispute resolution professionals
• Experience the energy of one of the world’s leading educational mediation events

Observer registration provides access to Competition sessions and selected social and professional events throughout the Competition week.

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.

Become a Key Supporter of the ICC Mediation Competition 

Join us in celebrating 22 years of advancing peaceful dispute resolution. Your support will enable the anniversary edition of the ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition to reach new heights. As a partner, you’ll connect with a diverse, international audience of professionals and students, showcasing your commitment to providing educational opportunities and exposure to talented learners. Become part of this meaningful event and help us empower and inspire the next wave of mediators and business leaders! 

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