Conferences

Manila, Philippines – The Supreme Court of the Philippines proudly announces its hosting of the 6th Asian Mediation Association (AMA) Conference on 15 to 16 October 2024 at the Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The Conference, bannering the Supreme Court’s Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027, will revolve around the theme “Harmony and Strategic Innovations in Mediation and ADR” and will gather global experts and practitioners in mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including legal luminaries, ADR practitioners, members of the academe, and advocates from across Asia and beyond.

The Philippines’ hosting of this prestigious event is a significant milestone as the Philippine Supreme Court assumes the role of Chairperson of the AMA, a position designated during the AMA Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Le Meridien Hotel in New Delhi, India, on 5 May 2023. The Supreme Court’s delegation, led by Assistant Court Administrator Lilian C. Barribal-Co and Atty. Marilou Marzan-Anigan, Chief of the Court Management Office (CMO), accepted the Chairpersonship, underscoring the country’s commitment to advancing mediation and ADR practices. Further exemplifying its fervor in taking on this daunting but remarkable task, the Office of the Court Administrator (OCA), the Philippine Judicial Academy (PhilJA), and various Supreme Court offices have collaborated extensively to ensure the success of the Conference, from program development to logistical arrangements, to ensure an optimal experience for all delegates and participants.