The ADR Institute of Alberta hosts a number of events for our members and the public and promotes other events of interest in ADR.
Learn more about some of our events:
- ADR Luncheon Webinars
- Learner Sessions
- Conflict Resolution Day
- ADR Institute of Canada Events
- Annual General Meetings
See What’s Coming Up:
April 2026
ADRIA Lunch and Learn: Client Preparation Tools for ADR – Enhancing the Client Experience by Helping Clients Learn
ADR professionals commit to deep and ongoing training so we can do excellent work. But what about the clients? Canadian lawyer and mediator, Jacinta Gallant, asked herself this question in 2017: Can we enhance the client experience by supporting their learning? In this workshop, Jacinta will introduce the digital tools she created to help clients be more self-reflective …
May 2026
ADRIA Lunch and Learn: The Corporate “Hard-Ball” Vs Interest-Based Inquiry
Session abstract: In commercial disputes, “Positions” are often institutional mandates rather than personal stubbornness. When a party clings to a specific contract clause, they are typically protecting an organisational interest—such as budget certainty or risk thresholds—that remains opaque to the neutral. This session builds on the 2024 WorldCC Most Negotiated Terms Benchmark Report1 to provide …
May 2026 Learner Session – Preparing to Negotiate
Cost: Free for ADRIA members only Course Description: Preparing to negotiate takes some thought and planning, and at times can be more difficult than one might imagine. This one-hour session will be particularly beneficial for students taking the Communications in ADR and can also provide tools for anyone attempting to engage in a difficult conversation. …
Communications in ADR – Online afternoons, May/June 2026 Sale has ended
Please read through the below carefully to ensure you can attend all of the 12 sessions as scheduled. This course will introduce students to the causes and effects of interpersonal conflict, with particular emphasis on the dynamics of conflict, conflict resolution styles and the cycle of conflict. Course Details: Online Format This course will be …
National Introductory Mediation – Online mornings, May/June 2026
Please read through the below carefully to ensure you meet the pre-requisite requirements and can attend all of the 12 sessions as scheduled. This nationally accredited Mediation program is designed to prepare learners to effectively facilitate the understanding-based approach to resolve disputes. Course Details: This course will be presented online. In order to participate in …
ADRIA Lunch and Learn: Beyond Disclosure: Understanding Money, Power, and Capacity in Family Mediation
Family law professionals are often taught a familiar path: screen for family violence, gather disclosure, analyze support, and work through property division. But many family files should not move that quickly. In this Lunch & Learn, family mediator Micheline Maes explores why effective family dispute resolution requires more than checking for violence and collecting financial …
High Conflict for Lawyers and Advocates – Online, May/ June 2026
Managing the Complexities of High-Conflict Cases: A Trauma-Informed Approach Please read through the below carefully to ensure you can attend all of the 4 sessions as scheduled. This course is designed for lawyers and advocates who work with clients navigating high-conflict situations, providing them with the tools to manage complex cases involving strong emotions, mental …
How to become a Mediator or Arbitrator – May 2026
This info session is for people who are interested in becoming a Mediator or Arbitrator. Tammy Borowiecki (C.Med, Q.Arb), in partnership with the ADR Institute of Alberta will be available to answer all of your questions about how to get started and what it is like working in the field of ADR (Alternate Dispute Resolution). …
June 2026
Restorative Justice and Peacemaking Circles – Edmonton, June 2026
Cost: ADRIA Member Price: Restorative Justice only: $350 + GSTPeacemaking Circles only: $700 + GSTRestorative Practices (both parts): $1000 + GST Non-Member Price: Restorative Justice only: $425 + GSTPeacemaking Circles only: $775 + GSTRestorative Practices (both parts): $1075 + GST Course Details: Students can choose to take the one-day Restorative Justice course, the two-day Peacemaking …
August 2026
CINERGY® Coaching: Virtual Conflict Management Coaching Workshop
This course is presented through CINERGY® Coaching. Online, August 4-20, 2026 Conflict management coaching, also known as conflict coaching, is a specialized niche in the field of coaching and conflict management. It is a process in which a trained coach assists people on a one-on-one basis to effectively manage their interpersonal disputes and enhance their …
Communications in ADR – Online mornings, Aug/Sep 2026
Please read through the below carefully to ensure you can attend all of the 12 sessions as scheduled. This course will introduce students to the causes and effects of interpersonal conflict, with particular emphasis on the dynamics of conflict, conflict resolution styles and the cycle of conflict. Course Details: Online Format This course will be …
September 2026
Communications in ADR – Online afternoons, Sep/Oct 2026
Please read through the below carefully to ensure you can attend all of the 12 sessions as scheduled. This course will introduce students to the causes and effects of interpersonal conflict, with particular emphasis on the dynamics of conflict, conflict resolution styles and the cycle of conflict. Course Details: Online Format This course will be …
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