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Organized by the School of Law, Mahindra University, Lex Erudites, and Grayspace Law & Policy Consulting, the International Mediation Conclave (IMC) 2024 took place in Hyderabad from August 8–11, 2024. Held over four days, IMC 2024 offered a comprehensive experience with a 

workshop, conference, essay competition, and student mediation competition. Over 40 international speakers delivered insights in the workshop and conference sessions, while 100+ essay submissions showcased fresh perspectives on mediation. The student mediation competition saw participation from 10 universities, providing practical experience and fostering a deeper understanding of mediation’s principles and practices.

The International Mediation Conclave (IMC) 2024 provided a dynamic platform for dialogue, learning, and networking, establishing a nexus where scholars, practitioners, and students united with a shared commitment to advance global mediation practices. The Conclave marked a significant milestone in the ongoing pursuit of improved dispute resolution methods and collaborative solutions on a global scale.This engaging format enriched participants’ knowledge and contributed to developing jurisprudence in mediation—a field that continues to grow as a powerful tool for conflict resolution. IMC 2024 empowered attendees to further advance this vital discipline, supporting the growth of mediation as a globally effective means for resolving disputes.

Grayspace Law and Policy Consulting in collaboration with India-Dutch Financial Corridor and Women Entrepreneurs Connect, organised an information session for the Indian diaspora in Europe about the - `Impact of EU Elections on YOU, on INDIA-EU BUSINESS and on EU-INDIA Relations on 4 June 2024. 

It is widely being said that the upcoming European Parliament elections from 6 to 9 June 2024 are, “the most important pan-European vote for decades.”  The session emphasized the importance of voting in the upcoming elections and provided insights on political parties' beliefs in the EU and their potential impact. Key speakers highlighted the civic duty of every European citizen to vote and stressed the EU-INDIA strategic relations should be further improved considering the global geopolitical developments. 

We are particularly grateful to   

Prachee (Kulkarni) Van Brandenburg, 

Chris Vanhoegaerden, 

Zuzana Púčiková, for their valuable insights. 

Grayspace Law and Policy Consulting in partnership with Mahindra University, India organised two insightful events on 29 February 2024 and 1 March 2024. The first event was a workshop on 'Data Governance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence', and the second was an international conference on 'Revolutionary Technologies and Evolutionary Law: Opportunities and Challenges'. Both events had speakers from across the globe and were a huge success.

We are particularly grateful to Dragos Tudorache MEP for his keynote speech on 'Democracy and Sovereignty in the AI Era', which emphasized the importance of global collaboration in AI diplomacy, particularly with India. We couldn't have asked for a better speaker, and his insights were invaluable. We also extend our sincere thanks to the keynote speakers Eric Pol Rama Devi Lanka, Frans von der Dunk, Subhajit Basu, Debbie Reynolds, and Michael Charles Borrelli, and other speakers, for inspiring participants to explore the intersection of law, data, and technology for their future research. 

Webinar on `Innovating for better inclusion of persons with disabilities - With a focus on transport and legal sectors` , was held on 1 December 2023 to mark the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilites. Listen for more details and connect with us if you have an interest in the area of diversity & disability https://lnkd.in/eiriwGA5.  Great contributions from Linda Ristagno Apoorv Kulkarni Sandra Witzel Blaz Pongracic on a topic that most of us are even hesitant to talk.  

1 out of 6 is disabled amongst us and hence a growing market from an economic standpoint. Freedom to travel and travel with dignity is equally relevant for #personswithdisabilities. Transport operators alone cannot change or should be responsible for behavioral or attitudinal change. This is a collective responsibility of everyone involved and we need to work to do the necessary for #betterinclusion of #personswithdisabilities as it is #therightthingtodo.