PresentationSchedule

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