The ODR event for future pros

Find out about career opportunities in ODR and peek into the future of dispute resolution.

Register for IMW 2022
Register for IMW 2022
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Live Workshop

Learn & grow with live workshops.

Attend the live ODR workshop to know all that ODR can do for you and learn how you can build a career in ODR.

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Open Forum Discussion

Hear from the horse's mouth.

Don't take our word for it, listen to practicing Professionals share their experience with ODR!

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Networking

Meet new pros from all over.

IMW also provides fun opportunities to meet other professionals and discuss the latest trends in legal-tech. All of this at the Taj Lands End Hotel in Bombay.

Meet our 2022

Resolutionaries.

This year, we're proud to award the best Law Students, Conciliators, Mediators and Arbitrators the Resolutionary of the Year. These individuals are not only at the top of the nascent ODR industry, but are also highly diligent and passionate about resolving disputes for India.

Created by a talented team of engineers and lawyers.

Our team has been organizing and running Sama and IMW for over 7 years, and we love everything about ODR and mediation.

Learn about us
Learn about us

Workshops

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We will have three live workshops. You'll get an inside look into how ODR works in real time, as well as how future-facing professionals are making a living off of it!

Resolutionaries

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We are bringing together 13 Resolutionaries from around the country for IMW 2022. They'll get an opportunity to co-curate the future of dispute resolution with Team Sama.

The only ODR event you need
The only ODR event you need
The only conference you need
The only conference you need

Networking

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All IMW events are an incredible opportunity to network with other professionals interested in legal-tech and legal innovation. It's as relevant for enterprises as it is for lawyers, law students, and everyone else interested in ODR.

New friends

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IMW 2022 is a great place to meet new friends, especially if you're the type of person who likes to talk about ODR, Mediation or pretty much any kind of legal innovation.
(And let's face it, if you're reading this, you probably are.) You'll have a great time.

Get inspired by the industry greats.

An agenda filled with insight

ODR isn't just about bringing what's offline, online. It's about reimagining justice delivery and reimagining how we resolve our disputes. That's why IMW 2022 has an agenda made for you to learn about everything ODR from the pros. Their rich experience and insights will help you gain a holistic understanding of ODR, reshaping your own ideas of justice.

Resolutionary Award Ceremony and Dinner
Bangalore Creative Circus
6:30pm

Join us as we congratulate the Top Resolutionaries of 2022. These individuals comprise of senior advocates, retired judges and young law students, all passionate about ODR and legal innovation. Followed by a delightful dinner of modern Indian fare.

Sama ODR Workshop    
by Pranjal Sinha & Akshetha Ashok
5:30pm

Learn about Sama, the opportunities in ODR, and see the Online Dispute Resolution Platform live. Over the last two years, over 42 enterprises and 7 states have used this platform for resolving their disputes online, through mediation, conciliation, arbitration & online lok adalats.

Exploring Bangalore Creative Circus
5pm
Bangalore Creative Circus

The invite-only event for Enterprises is an exclusive look into how companies have adopted ODR and what this adoption has led to -faster dispute resolution timelines, positive effects on the balance sheet and higher NPS scores. Sama will showcase its ODR platform and discuss the various use cases ODR can apply to.

November 25 - Bangalore
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Open Forum for Discussion
for Lawyers & ODR Professionals
12:00pm

IMW has always fostered discussions on improving access-to-justice in India. A Large Community Problem requires a Large Community Solution. Join other lawyers in an open discussion on how we can use legal innovation to improve the state of access-to-justice in India. Together, we can co-curate what the future of dispute resolution looks like, register now!

Sama ODR Workshop   
by Pranjal Sinha & Akshetha Ashok
11:30am

Learn about Sama, the opportunities in ODR, and see the Online Dispute Resolution Platform live. Over the last two years, over 42 enterprises and 7 states have used this platform for resolving their disputes online, through mediation, conciliation, arbitration, & online lok adalats.

High Tea and Networking
10:30am
Taj Land's End, Mumbai

We're kicking off with a High Tea at the Taj Lands End Hotel in Mumbai. Engage with other guests over a delightful set of snacks and beverages. This is also an opportunity to interact with Resolutionaries to understand their journey into ODR. With only 30 slots available, you'll want to register soon.

High Tea and Networking
Taj Land's End, Mumbai
6:30pm

With a curated room full of senior executives from leading enterprises, stakeholders can interact with business leaders across industries and glean valuable insights. If you are an enterprise interested in attending, email us at info@sama.live.

Roundtable Discussion   
Facilitated by Vahura
5:30pm

A discussion on how technology can help solve for current legal challenges faced by enterprises. Senior Executives from multiple enterprises will share their learnings using ODR and provide context to enterprises keen on adopting ODR. The discussion will be facilitated by Vahura, a company focused on transforming the legal, governance, tax, and compliance sector in India.

Opening Remarks and Sama Introduction
5pm
Taj Land's End, Mumbai

The invite-only event for Enterprises is an exclusive look into how companies have adopted ODR and what this adoption has led to -faster dispute resolution timelines, positive effects on the balance sheet and higher NPS scores. Sama will showcase its ODR platform and discuss the various use cases ODR can apply to.

Resolutionary Award Ceremony and Dinner
Bangalore Creative Circus
6:30pm

Join us as we congratulate the Top Resolutionaries of 2022. These individuals comprise of senior advocates, retired judges and young law students, all passionate about ODR and legal innovation. Followed by a delightful dinner of modern Indian fare.

Sama ODR Workshop    
by Pranjal Sinha & Akshetha Ashok
5:30pm

Learn about Sama, the opportunities in ODR, and see the Online Dispute Resolution Platform live. Over the last two years, over 42 enterprises and 7 states have used this platform for resolving their disputes online, through mediation, conciliation, arbitration & online lok adalats.

Exploring Bangalore Creative Circus
5pm
Bangalore Creative Circus

The invite-only event for Enterprises is an exclusive look into how companies have adopted ODR and what this adoption has led to -faster dispute resolution timelines, positive effects on the balance sheet and higher NPS scores. Sama will showcase its ODR platform and discuss the various use cases ODR can apply to.

November 25 - Bangalore
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We've got the answers for your questions

How many events are there?

Three, in total! The first event is for future-facing lawyers to find out about ODR and the various opportunities in ODR. This event is in Mumbai at the Taj Lands End Hotel and begins at 10:30am, Nov 21st.

The second event is an invite-only Roundtable Discussion for Senior Executives from Enterprises interested in using ODR. This event is also in Mumbai at the Taj Lands End Hotel and begins at 5pm.

For our Resolutionaries, we have an award ceremony in Bangalore, on 25th November. This event is also open to attend for all law students and lawyers interested in wanting to co-curate the future of dispute resolution in India and beyond.

What will happen at the live workshops?

The Live ODR Workshops are designed to give participants a clear picture of Online Dispute Resolution in realtime. The platform demo will show you the different tools used for resolving disputes online with ease. You will also hear of the several opportunities available to an ODR practitioner and obtain a clearer understanding of the evolving ODR landscape.

What is IMW and what does Sama do?

Indian Mediation Week (IMW) is now in its sixth edition. Although India has over 4.5 crore cases pending (as of May 2022), litigation is still greatly preferred to mediation. The problem is that awareness of mediation is abysmally low. There exists an urgent need to promote mediation as an appropriate method of dispute resolution in India and it is in this context that IMW was born. The sole objective of IMW has been to grow awareness around mediation.

Sama is an Online Dispute Resolution Institution that has worked with over 42 enterprises, 7 states and resolved over 200,000 disputes online. By organizing IMW, Sama aims to bring mediation to the fore and raise awareness about online mediation while also recognizing the efforts of those who use mediation, ADR & ODR to resolve real cases for real people.

What are the networking opportunities?

At both events, in Mumbai and Bangalore, there will be several networking opportunities for lawyers and enterprises. These events are also being conducted at ideal locations for good conversations and meaningful discussions – Taj Lands End Hotel in Mumbai & Bangalore Creative Circus inBangalore. While you snack on delectable food and beverage, you will have ample time to hobnob with professionals in your industry, ODR practitioners, top Resolutionaries and with Team Sama!

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