International Commercial Mediator Workshop

International Commercial Mediation Workshop

SMILE’s International Commercial Mediation Workshop (ICMW) offers participants new perspectives and insights on mediation in Asia and prepares them for the growth in demand for international commercial mediation services following the Singapore Convention on Mediation.

11th – 13th March 2026

WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL MEDIATION WORKSHOP

Conducted by certified international mediators, ICMW is designed to equip participants with the skills to effectively mediate complex international disputes. Participants will learn about the implications of the Singapore Convention on Mediation on the enforceability of cross-border commercial settlement agreements, and look at how to apply modern behavioural research to manage the difficult emotions and tensions between disputants.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

SMILE’s ICMW is designed for participants who are new to mediation and/or wish to train themselves to be ready for a post-Singapore Convention on Mediation world.

THE WORKSHOP INCLUDES
  • Mediation Process and Stages
  • Mediation Approaches in Singapore and Asia
  • Interest-Based Framework for Problem-Solving
  • Managing Disputants’ Emotions and Tensions
  • Cultural Considerations
ICMW PROGRAMME REGISTRATION

Early Bird

SGD 1,268person

(Early bird price ends 11 February 2026)

Regular Price

SGD 1,350person

WHEN AND HOW

Dates: 11th – 13th March 2026
Next Workshop Dates: 16th to 18th September 2026
Time: 9.15am to 5.15pm (Singapore Time, GMT +8)
Workshop Mode: Online via Zoom or In-person (venue given below)
Venue: 137 Amoy Street, Far East Square, #03-06, Singapore 049965

ICMW PROGRAMME ACCREDITATION

SIMI REGISTERED TRAINING PROGRAMME

Training: For the purposes of becoming SIMI Accredited Mediator Level 1. 

The International Commercial Mediation Workshop has been accredited as a SIMI Registered Training Program (SIMI RTP) by the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI), and accounts for 24 hours of the 40-hour training requirement to obtain SIMI accreditation. 

SCCM ACCREDITED TRAINING PROGRAMME

Training: For the purposes of becoming an SCCM Mediator. 

The International Commercial Mediation Workshop has been accredited with the Swiss Chamber of Commercial Mediation (SCCM), and counts towards the 120-hour training requirement to obtain SCCM accreditation. 

EARN
SILE CPD POINTS

Public CPD Points:
19.5 CPD Points (6.5 Public CPD points for each day)
Practice Area:
Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Training Level:
Foundation.

The International Commercial Mediation Workshop is accredited with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Points, by the Singapore Institute of Legal Education (SILE). 

SILE CPD Attendance Policy

SILE Accredited CPD Activity

Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For participants attending the face-to-face activity, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of each day of the activity in the manner required by the organiser, and not being absent from each day of the activity for more than 15 minutes. For those participating via the webinar, this includes logging in at the start of the webinar and logging out at the conclusion of the webinar on each day of the activity in the manner required by the organiser, and not being away from any part of the webinar for more than 15 minutes on each day of the activity. Participants may obtain Public CPD Points for each day of the event on which they comply strictly with the Attendance Policy. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy on any particular day of the activity will not be able to obtain CPD Points for that day of the activity. Please refer to www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information.

TESTIMONIALS FOR PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS

“It was a fantastic three-day workshop that was both informative and interactive. The opportunity for participants from various countries to share their mediation experiences was beneficial. Many tips and advice given felt immediately applicable. The co-trainers and co-facilitators did an excellent job of involving everyone. I highly recommend this session!”

Narath Chheav (Cambodia) – CoGen Consulting Group & ING Law Office

“The lectures were excellent and comprehensive, and, the activities including the role plays helped us put into practice what we learned from the lectures and discussions. It was learning by doing which made the Workshop effective and fun. The lecturers were all competent and inspiring because they walk the talk, and the participants of diverse backgrounds enriched the whole experience.”

Rowena N. A. Tan (Philippines)

“This was a very useful workshop where I took away many pointers on how to conduct mediations. The trainers (Aloysius, Marine, Sean, and Samantha) were very effective in highlighting strengths and correcting missteps where necessary, and it was a very comfortable and non-intimidating environment to practice during mediation role plays.”

Charlotte Wong

“The workshop was highly interactive and structured. The team was extremely professional and made the process and skills of commercial mediation easy to understand, learn and develop. This combined with the anecdotal experiences and 1-to-1 feedback gave me excellent insight on what to expect in real-life commercial mediations. 10/10 would recommend.”

Juegan Sundaralingam

SMILE FACULTY LEADERS
Aloysius Goh

ALOYSIUS GOH

Faculty Leader Singapore

Low Lih Jeng

LOW LIH JENG

Faculty Leader Singapore

Professor Joel Lee

JOEL LEE

Faculty Leader Singapore

Samantha Lek

SAMANTHA LEK

Faculty Leader Singapore

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