Mediate 2025

This year’s conference takes places on Wednesday 3rd December at the Greyfriars Charteris Centre in Edinburgh.

Our theme is Circles of Connection, and we’ll be looking at how mediation connects to different areas of work and ways of working.

Our keynote speakers are Suzanne Zeedyk, Manira Ahmed and Dr Samantha Hardy. We’ll have a range of plenary sessions and workshops and critically an opportunity to connect with others interested in mediation.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Suzanne Zeedyk’s work centres on the science of human connection, something that is central to mediation. Dr Suzanne Zeedyk is a research scientist based at the University of Dundee, Scotland, within the School of Psychology. She will be exploring the dynamics of relationships and how they shape mediation.

Manira Ahmed is a Chief Officer with Public Health Scotland and has recently undertaken a mediation course. She’ll reflect on her work and mediation.

Dr Samantha Hardy is the Director of The Conflict Management Academy, providing continuing professional development training, supervision and mentoring to mediators and coaches worldwide. She brings reflections on why mediators should be crafting their professional practice beyond not getting sued or being complained about.

We look forward to seeing you there!