Why, When and How Mediation Makes Business Sense: A Leadership Perspective

DIS-Event

Organizer: DIS, CEDR and European University Viadrina

On the final day of the 2026 Berlin Dispute Resolution Days, the focus will be on issues relating to mediation, effective dispute management and dispute prevention. 

Together with CEDR and the “Mediation and Conflict Management” Master’s programme at the European University Viadrina, DIS is organising a panel discussion to address these topics: 

  • When and why mediation makes business sense in high-stakes disputes
  • What companies and decision-makers expect from the process
  • How parties, counsel and clients can prepare effectively
  • Which factors and strategies contribute to successful outcomes
     

Why, When and How Mediation Makes Business Sense: A Leadership Perspective

Date: 1 October 2026, 11.30 am - 1.30 pm
Venue: BODENHEIMER, Stralauer Allee 2, 10245 Berlin

The conference will take place in Berlin as part of the Berlin Dispute Resolution Days.

Speaker
  • Torsten Bartsch, Caterpillar SARL (Switzerland/Germany)
  • María Bacas Malo, Starbucks Spain and Portugal (Spain)
  • Ralf Lindbäck, Woima Corporation (Finland)
  • Eve Pienaar, international commercial mediator (UK)
  • Yoshihiro Takatori, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (Japan)
  • Moderation: Hannah Tümpel, Europa-Universität Viadrina (Frankfurt, Oder)
Registration

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