Monday, June 8 2026 - (8:00 AM – 10:00 AM) (Singapore Time)
Part 1: Expert Inputs (8:00 – 9:00 AM)
A series of short, focused interventions will introduce key themes and perspectives: (15 minutes for each speaker)
Robert Junqueira
AI Mediation and the Vulnerability of Human Encounter: A Semiotic Inquiry into Proximity, Care, and Responsibility
John Zeleznikow
Human Centred Design to help Self Represented Litigants navigate Online Dispute Resolution Systems
Francois Bogacz
Using Generative AI to Analyze Mediation Dynamics
Daniel Rainey
Ethics, Mediation, and AI
Break (15 minutes)
Part 2: Global Round Table (9:15 – 10:00 AM)
A moderated discussion led by Daniel Rainey and Francisco Andrade will bring together international experts to explore:
The role of AI in mediation practice
Regulatory and safety considerations in AI
Regional perspectives, including Africa and global use cases
Open research and practice questions
Participants include Colin Rule, Catia Marques Cebola, Chris Draper, and Morenike Obi-Farinde. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A discussion.
Objectives and Outcomes
The workshop aims to:
Clarify the appropriate role of AI in human-led mediation
Examine ethical, legal, and professional implications
Explore human-centered design principles for AI tools
Identify research gaps and future directions for AI-supported mediation