MII ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025: OVERVIEW

The MII Annual Conference 2025 will take place in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Northwood, Santry, Dublin 9 on Friday 3rd October and Saturday 4th October 2025.

This year’s theme is ‘Beyond the Agreement to Mediate’, as we consider the intricacies and skills required after the parties have agreed to attend mediation. All of our speakers have been asked to share insights that will be of value to all mediators, so that delegates will gain knowledge from every session that may be applied by them in which ever sector they operate.

This year, we are honoured to welcome Dr. Brian Pennie as our keynote speaker. We have a New Mediators welcome buddy programme and a new evening format for the MII Awards and Networking. so come and join us.

 

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

THE PROGRAMME WILL BE UPDATED HERE SO PLEASE CHECK IN FOR EXCITING UPDATES

FRIDAY 3RD OCTOBER

09.30 – 10.00 Registration for new members participating in our Buddy Programme
10.00 -10.45 Registration
12.45 – 14.00 Lunch (included in ticket price)
17.00-19.00 MII Awards Presentation and Networking Event

SATURDAY 4TH OCTOBER

Keynote Speaker on Saturday 4th October

9.00 -9.30 Registration

13.00 – Close

WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR CONFERENCE FEE

Your conference ticket* price includes access to all conference sessions on both Friday and Saturday, tea/coffee breaks on Friday and Saturday and lunch on Friday.
Delegates will be given links to presentations and access to video recordings of sessions after the event.

*Saturday only ticket does not include access on Friday or to the MII Awards and Networking social event.

Saturday only ticket price includes access to all sessions on Saturday (plus links to presentations and access to video recordings of sessions) and tea/coffee break. Lunch is NOT provided on Saturday.

CPD points: Delegates will receive one point per hour of attendance at conference sessions for CPD.
Friday : 6 CPD points
Saturday: 3 CPD points.

NEW MEDIATORS WELCOME

Are you new to mediation or recently joined MII? We’re introducing a dedicated networking event on the morning of the conference, before it officially begins and a Friday afternoon session focused specifically on those starting out. This is a great opportunity to:

Learn how to maximise your MII membership throughout the year
Connect and buddy up with fellow new members
Meet experienced mediators and expand your network
Get tips on how to make the most of your conference experience
Please opt into this event when purchasing your conference ticket

NEW FORMAT: DRINKS & AWARDS RECEPTION

We’re changing things up this year. After the talks wrap up on Friday from 17:00–19:00pm, we’ll host a Drinks & Awards reception for all conference attendees — replacing the traditional gala dinner. It’s a chance to celebrate the best of the MII and connect with peers over a drink. Everyone is welcome — come as you are and join us.

After the reception, the hotel bar will offer a walk-in dinner menu until 9:30pm for anyone who wishes to continue their chats over dinner!

TICKET PRICES

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Paying for your Conference Ticket
There are discounts for Early Bookings, Registered Community Mediation Service Providers and Trainee Affiliates.
Early Bird rates available UNTIL 1ST SEPTEMBER 2025

•          Members  €225.00
•          Non Members   €250.00
•          Trainee Affiliates & Community Mediation Service Providers €175.00
•          Saturday only €100.00

Payment options – online by credit/debit card at the time of booking or offline payment to be made within 7 days.
If you wish to make a payment off-line, please complete the online registration, choose the Pay Later Option in the Payment Information section on the Checkout page. You must then send payment within 7 days by cheque or bank transfer to secure your booking. The booking is voided is payment is not received.
• Bank Transfer: Payments in Euro IBAN: IE97 AIBK 9310 4717 4580 69 BIC: AIBKIE2D. When making a transfer please be sure to use your name as a reference so that the payment can be identified when it arrives.
• Paypal payment to info@themii.ie

ACCOMMODATION

Limited accommodation is available in the Crowne Plaza Hotel 

€209.00 Single Occupancy / €219.00 Double Occupancy Room Rate until 3rd September (depending on availabity).

GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE

The Crowne Plaza Hotel near Dublin Airport is conveniently located only 7 minutes away from Dublin Airport by car. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle bus to the terminal, which runs every 20 minutes from 4am – 11.30pm. The journey takes less than 10 minutes.

Car Parking Charges Apply – First 2 Hours Complimentary / €3.00 Per Hour / €10.00 Daily Rate (Parking Available on a First Come Basis)

MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

This year, we are honoured to welcome Dr. Brian Pennie as our keynote speaker. Brian is a former heroin addict turned doctor who is on a mission to show people that change is possible. Since embracing his second chance at life in 2013, he has become a doctor of neuroscience and psychology, a consultant to some of the world’s largest organisations, a lecturer at Trinity College Dublin, an author, a TV presenter, and the founder of Change is Possible — www.brianpennie.com.

Joining Brian are a diverse and inspiring lineup of speakers:

Margaret Considine CEO of EQuita Consulting, President of Chambers Ireland, and a leader in executive coaching and mediation. linkedin.com/in/margaret-considine-president-chambers-ireland-44959515
Chris McDonagh Founder of Travellers Against Racism, Campaigns Officer with Friends, Families and Travellers, and Manager of the Traveller Mediation Service. linkedin.com/in/chris-mcdonagh-80b59912b
Graham Boyack Director of Scottish Mediation and a key contributor to national justice reform in Scotland. linkedin.com/in/graham-boyack-68413913