The Elder Mediation International Network
10th World Summit & Symposium on Elder Mediation
Faculty of Law
University of Copenhagen
Karen Blixens Plads 16
2300 Copenhagen, Denmark
May 25-26, 2020
The Elder Mediation International Network and Elder Mediation Austria is pleased to announce that arrangements for the 10th World Summit & Symposium on Mediation with Age Related Issues to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark are now in place. The planning group has been busy confirming speakers, accommodations and activities for visitors to this magnificent city.
Since 2008 EMIN has organized nine international summits. The organization offers an International Certification Program and adheres to an international Code of Professional Conduct/Ethics. Elder Mediation World Summits have been held in Canada, Ireland, United States, Scotland, Switzerland, Austria, England and Australia connecting people from fifteen countries – mediators, lawyers, gerontologists, social workers, physicians, health care professionals, volunteers, family members, caregivers, academics, students, service clubs and professionals considering entering this new field of practice – coming together to share their knowledge, vision and questions.
For the 2020 Summit, the Curriculum Committee is particularly interested in the following proposal topics:
- What is new in Elder Mediation
- Best practices and innovative approaches in Elder Mediation
- First hand experiences from those who have participated in the Elder Mediation process
- Ageism and its implications for Elder Mediation
- Financial and estate issues
- Promoting quality of life and ensuring dignity and respect for all as people get older
- Family restructuring and intergenerational dynamics
- Dementias and other significant health issues – chronic diseases etc. that may arise as people get older and the implications for Elder Mediators
- The role of Elder Mediation in reducing abuse and neglect
- Innovative Elder Mediation programs and special projects
- Elder Mediation advocacy
- Elder Mediation support teams
- Family and Elder Law
- Guardianship
- Grief & loss, empathy, ethical issues in Elder Mediation
- Training standards for elder mediators
- Issues of aging around the world
JUST ADDED – Call for Presenters for the 2020 Elder Mediation Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark! Download here.
Over the coming months we will be presenting the following:
- Summit Program
REGISTRATION RATES
EMIN Members: 320€ Full Summit (280€ if paid by April 15, 2020) Purchase HERE
Non Members: 360€ Full Summit (320€ if paid by April 15, 2020) Purchase HERE
EMIN Members: 160€ Single Day Purchase HERE
Non Members: 180€ Single Day. Purchase HERE
Students: 200€ Full Summit Purchase HERE
Students: 100€ Single Day Purchase HERE
Accommodation Information
The address for our venue this year is the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen, Karen Blixens Plads 16, 2300 Copenhagen. The closest metro station is Islands Brygge, a four minute walk away.
Our initial recommendation for reasonably priced accommodations is the WakeUp Copenhagen chain which has two reasonably priced hotels nearby:
- WakeUp Copenhagen, Bernstorffsgade 35, 1577 Copenhagen which is a 2km walk or a 16 min metro ride away
- Wakeup Copenhagen, Borgergade, Borgergade 9, Copenhagen which is a 3.2 km walk or a 13 min metro ride away.
Tourist Information
If you need help or inspiration during your stay in Copenhagen, Copenhagen Visitor Service is a good place to start. If you need a map of the city or if you want to buy a Copenhagen Card with access to top attractions and unlimited public transport, the friendly staff at the tourist office is ready to help you with that. Or maybe you just want to rest your feet while enjoying a good cup of coffee and writing an e-mail home.
https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/planning/copenhagen-visitor-service
Copenhagen is also notorious for being incredibly bike friendly and both regular or e-Bikes can be easily rented. They are stationed all around the city. Have a look at the below links if you are interested:
https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/bycyklen-gdk495345
https://www.donkey.bike/?nab=1