2026 Maryland Mediator Convention Session Proposals

Sponsored by
Maryland Judiciary's Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO) and the Maryland
Program for Mediator Excellence (MPME).

The Maryland Mediators Convention is a biannual professional development event that brings together mediators from across the region to connect, share insights, and learn from one another. The program features a range of educational sessions designed to enhance skills and foster collaboration within the mediation community. Attendees may earn up to 5.5 hours of continuing education credit upon completion of the event.

The Proposal Review Committee is seeking proposals on a wide range of mediation-related topics, reflecting the diversity of practice areas, approaches, and emerging issues within the field. Sessions may focus on practical skills, theory, ethics, case studies, or innovations in mediation practice. All proposed sessions should be designed to meet the requirements for continuing education under Maryland Title 17. Selected presenters will receive admission at a reduced rate.

Submissions must be completed by May 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m

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* Proposed Session Title

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* Session Contact Person

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* Email Address

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* Phone Number

SECTION I

Please list the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses for all the presenters/facilitators for your proposed session. (Please include venue for each presenter- e.g. community mediator, court mediator, roster manager, private mediator etc.):

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* Session Presenter/Facilitator 1:

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* Organization:

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* Address:

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* Phone Number

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* Email Address

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* Mediator Venue (community, private practice, court roster, etc.)

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* I am a MPME Member

Yes

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* Session Presenter/Facilitator 2:

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* Organization:

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* Address:

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* Phone Number

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* Email Address

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* Mediator Venue (community, private practice, court roster, etc.)

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* I am a MPME Member

Yes

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* Session Presenter/Facilitator 3:

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* Organization:

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* Address:

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* Phone Number

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* Email Address

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* Mediator Venue (community, private practice, court roster, etc.)

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* I am a MPME Member

Yes

Backgrounds of Presenters (Please indicate relevant background or experience of presenters):

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* Presenter 1:

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* Presenter 2:

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* Presenter 3:

SECTION II- Session Information

All Sessions will be 90 minutes in length

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* Short Summary of the Session Topic

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* Preferred Session Format (Select One)

Theater Style Seating

Chairs set in a circle

Tables in Groups

Computer Lab (max 16 person capacity)

Other (please specify)

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* Description of Proposed Session

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* Objectives of Proposed Session (Examples: "to challenge mediators to rethink their approach to caucusing," or "To stimulate participants to further define 'self-determination'")

SECTION III

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* Who is your Target Audience? (Please check all that apply):

New Mediators (fewer than five mediations)

Mediators with some mediation experience

Experienced mediators

ADR Roster managers

Court personnel/court mediators

Workplace mediators

Labor/management mediators

Family mediators

Business mediators

Government/public policy mediators

Private practitioners

Community mediators

Mediation trainers/educators

Other (please specify)

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* Types of Attendee Handouts (if planned):

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* Will you be able to submit a digital copy of your handouts 2 weeks prior to the conference?

Yes

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* A/V Requirements (This session will need):

Projector

Speakers

Flip chart and markers

Computer lab

None of the above

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* Is there anything else the Program Committee should know about your proposal?

Questions? Contact MACRO: 410-260-3540 or mpme@mdcourts.gov