The Illinois Mediation Conference Report is an annual event coordinated by the Illinois Dispute Resolution Institute (DRI) and is designed to provide a forum for Illinois practitioners in the field of mediation to discuss the latest developments in mediation practice and research. It provides an opportunity for sharing best practices and networking with peers. The Conference Report consists of presentations from experts in the field of mediation, as well as panel discussions and break-out sessions. There are three main types of reports produced at the conference: the Post-Conference Summary Report, the Annual Report, and the Special Reports. The Post-Conference Summary Report is a summary of the conference events and includes a discussion of the topics presented by the experts and a summary of the panel discussions. The Annual Report is a detailed review of the topics discussed during the conference and may include a summary of the findings and recommendations from the panel discussions. The Special Reports are reports commissioned by the DRI to provide an in-depth analysis of specific topics or issues that may require additional research or further exploration.