SCCM Mediation Congress 2025

The culture of negotiation is fundamentally changing!

In the global competition between nations, values that were thought to be secure are being called into question. We are seeing increasing tensions and contradictions. Is a new culture of negotiation now also taking hold in business? How is it possible to remain co-operative in competitive situations and conflicts?

Prominent speakers will try to find answers to these questions during keynote speeches and workshops and at the same time familiarise the participants with the important techniques required; A ‘must’ for all those professionally involved in conflict management and mediation.

The conference will be opened by Ambassador Tim Enderlin, Head of Peace and Human Rights Division at the State Secretariat of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). The other speakers are:

• Pascale Baeriswyl
• George Kohlrieser
• Ken Cloke
• Sascha Weigel
• Stephanie Schoss

Workshop lessons will be led by Andrea Hartmann–Piraudeau, Irma Endres, Ljubjana Wüstehube, Evelyne Peter, Marco Ronzani, Julia Jung, Urs Weber–Stecher, Patrick Becker and Stephan Auerbach. You are also invited to take part in a mediation simulation, where you can intervene and influence the course of a mediation yourself together with Gabriela Renggli, Markus Berg, Susann Bongers.

On Friday evening, participants will have the opportunity to deepen their dialogue at the conference dinner. Availability is limited.

The event begins on Friday, 5 September 2025 at the Radisson Hotel in Lucerne. Day 2, 6 September will take place at the University of Lucerne.

The promotion code for ASA-members is SAC25 (10% discount) while SCCM members receive 20%.

Early bird rates are available until 26 May 2025 – secure your spot now!