NYSDRA Annual Conference
About The Annual Conference
The New York State Dispute Resolution Annual Conference is NYSDRA's signature event which brings together ADR professionals including NYSDRA and CDRC leadership, staff, volunteers, board members, independent practitioners, other ADR association members, and leadership from the New York State Unified Court System. The conference draws content experts and key partners across the ADR spectrum. The focus of the event is on learning, networking, and sharing ideas and innovations to advance the field of dispute resolution, supporting practitioners, and enabling those seeking and promoting access to justice to connect with the individuals and organizations trained and prepared to provide quality dispute resolution services.
2024 NYSDRA Annual Conference
The annual conference is scheduled for September 23 and September 24, 2024.
Past Annual Conferences
Recognition & Awards
The Andrew Thomas Peacebuilder Award and the Lawrence Cooke Peace Innovator Award are bestowed annually - on alternating years - during the Annual Conference. The Andrew Thomas PeaceBuilder Award will be awarded in 2022.
Andrew Thomas PeaceBuilder Award
The Andrew Thomas PeaceBuilder Award was established in 1996 to honor individuals and organizations that have promoted the field of dispute resolution.
Lawrence Cooke
Peace Innovator Award
The Lawrence Cooke Peace Innovator Award was created to honor individuals and organizations that have provided innovative leadership in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). This award was named after The Honorable Chief Judge Lawrence H. Cooke, who was influential in promoting the field of alternative dispute resolution in the NYS Court system.
NYSDRA Events & Trainings
Check out our calendar for other events and trainings throughout the year!