ABOUT THE FORUM
HISTORY OF THE ODR FORUM
The International Forum on Online Dispute Resolution was launched in 2001 by the National Center for Technology and Dispute Resolution at the University of Massachusetts (NCTDR) and it has since become the premiere ODR gathering for courts, providers, and academics. This year, the 26th forum will be held at Harvard University in the new Rubenstein Treehouse conference center.
Previous ODR Forums have been held in Geneva, Melbourne, Cairo, Liverpool, Hong Kong, Victoria (Canada), Haifa (Israel), Liverpool, Prague, Buenos Aires, Chennai, Prague, Montreal, Paris, The Hague, Silicon Valley, New York City, Beijing, Auckland (New Zealand), Williamsburg (VA, USA), online, Dublin, Bengaluru, Montreal, Prague, and London.
At this gathering experts from around the globe will discuss the latest trends in managing and resolving conflicts online as well as emerging technologies, including agentic AI, transforming justice systems worldwide.
INTERNATIONAL PRESENTERS
All of the top ODR experts on come to the ODR Forum. There is no other meeting that convenes everyone in a single room.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
If you are looking to purchase or partner with an ODR provider, or to get hired to work in ODR, this is the place to be.
CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY
The most advanced ODR technology available anywhere in the world will be demoed at this event– and you can learn from the designers.
HONORING ETHAN KATSH
This year is particularly special because it will include a celebration of the Father of ODR, Professor Ethan Katsh. Ethan is the Founder of the National Center for Technology and Dispute Resolution and Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Ethan created the ODR Forum back in 2001, when he hosted the first gathering at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Since then his groundbreaking work has laid the foundation for the ODR field, transforming how disputes are resolved around the world.
Ethan has written and edited many of the ODR field’s seminal texts, influenced policy makers, and inspired a generation of ODR innovators.
Thank You, Ethan!
CELEBRATING ETHAN
The end of the conference will be a reception honoring Ethan’s leadership of the ODR field
Food
Fresh and tasty hors d’oeuvres for both vegetarians and carnivores
Drink
A full bar with custom cocktails in Ethan’s honor
EVENT SPEAKERS
Founder
National Center for Technology and Dispute Resolution
ETHAN KATSH
Keynote Speaker
Director
National Center for Technology and Dispute Resolution
LEAH WING
Principal
Holistic Solutions
DAN RAINEY
CEO
ODR.com/Mediate.com
COLIN RULE
BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW!
Spaces are limited for this special forum. It won’t be the same without you there.
So get your seat as early as you can!