CPR Annual Meeting 2026
by International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR Institute)
The CPR Annual Meeting 2026 is a premier event organized by the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR Institute), a nonprofit think tank dedicated to advancing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practices. This year's meeting is scheduled from February 11 to 13, 2026, at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego, California. The event will convene thought leaders in ADR to explore important issues, new developments, and practical tools and strategies in commercial arbitration, mediation, dispute management, and dispute prevention.
The theme for the 2026 meeting is "Navigating Changing Currents: Business ADR in a Global Economy." Attendees will gain insights into harnessing new developments and navigating evolving trends in conflict management, as well as domestic and international mediation and arbitration, including ethics. The program will feature panels and discussions led by industry experts, providing practical tools and strategies that can be implemented immediately.
The event will also offer networking opportunities, including a cocktail reception, allowing participants to connect with peers and industry leaders. Notably, Ann Chaplin, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for Qualcomm Incorporated, will serve as the keynote speaker, sharing her extensive experience in dispute management and prevention.
This meeting is ideal for general counsel with a forward-thinking orientation, law firm practitioners, academics, and other thought leaders, as well as highly respected and sought-after neutrals. Attendees will benefit from engaging discussions, practical insights, and the opportunity to connect with leading professionals in the field of ADR.
Speakers(4)
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Qualcomm Incorporated
Ann Chaplin oversees all legal operations and functions worldwide at Qualcomm, promoting good-faith mediation, facilitation, and arbitration in licensing agreements and other contracts. She previously served as Corporate Secretary and Deputy General Counsel for General Motors.
Mary Beth Cantrell
Senior Associate General Counsel at Amgen
Mary Beth Cantrell serves as Senior Associate General Counsel at Amgen and co-chairs the CPR Institute’s 2026 Annual Meeting Steering Committee, bringing extensive experience in dispute resolution and corporate legal affairs.
Page Robinson
Senior Director, Litigation and Intellectual Property at Activision Blizzard
Page Robinson is the Senior Director of Litigation and Intellectual Property at Activision Blizzard and co-chairs the CPR Institute’s 2026 Annual Meeting Steering Committee, contributing her expertise in managing complex legal matters.
Serena K. Lee
President and CEO at CPR Institute
Serena K. Lee leads the CPR Institute, a nonprofit think tank focused on alternative dispute resolution, uniting corporations, law firms, academics, and neutrals to transform the way business disputes are prevented and resolved.
Event Details
- Date
- February 11-13, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Coronado, United States
- Loews Coronado Bay Resort
- Audience
- General counsel, law firm practitioners, academics, thought leaders, neutrals