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The WMA Mediation Conference

THE 2026 WMA MEDIATION CONFERENCE

 ZOOMING October 8, 2026 to a computer near you!

As is our tradition, our conference is virtual! You can join us from anywhere in the world using ZOOM and the internet!

MORNING PANEL: Sophie Morse, Bob Oberstein and Rose Mary Perez-Valladares
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: 
Elizabeth Stokoe
AFTERNOON “UNCONFERENCE:”
 Take a deeper dive into the theme of Good Faith and explore other hot industry topics and the current challenges facing our field.
AFTER-PARTY: 
From 3:30 to 4:00 PM, you are invited to unwind at our virtual BYOB party.


ONLINE REGISTRATION and COST

WMA Members: $110 – (Members, make sure that you are signed into your account in order to see your membership discount.)
Non-WMA Members: $140
Full-time students: $14 –
(Email admin@washingtonmediation.org to verify eligibility (proof of full-time attendance) and receive a link to complete the purchase.
DRCs and Multiple Ticket Purchasers:
$110 for three or more in one purchase) (Email admin@washingtonmediation.org to verify eligibility and receive a link to complete the purchase.

WMA will apply for approval of 5.25 CLE credits from the Washington State Bar Association.

Attendance at the Conference can also be applied to support your WMA certification application.

This is the Best Conference You Can Imagine… Because You Create It.

Thank you, and see you there!

Discount prices available for current members:

  • Members: $110
  • Students: $14

Are you a student or looking to purchase multiple tickets for a Dispute Resolution Center? Email our administrator to confirm your membership status and get the appropriate discount.

$140.00

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Description

About the Annual WMA Mediation Conference – October 8, 2026

The annual WMA Mediation Conference creates the forum for on-going conversation and dialog about conflict resolution trends, practices, and futures and provides the opportunity for practitioners to develop and maintain professional relationships.

The conference format will blend sessions that are pre-planned  with sessions proposed at the conference (a modified unconference format). Session conveners are encouraged to emphasize discussions engaging the participants. Any participant may elect to convene a session on a relevant topic.

CLE credits are available for the morning sessions. WMA CERTIFICATION requirements including those for diversity and ethics can be met by attending sessions.