



The Institute for Global Negotiation (IGN) is an independent non-profit association aimed at improving the understanding of the nature and processes of global negotiation among students, academics and practitioners. Members of the IGN participate in research projects, develop teaching resources as well as organise events and courses.
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Join the Team: Open Volunteer Positions
You believe in our mission of promoting the use of negotiation and conflict resolution skills to address global challenges and foster cooperation?
Join the IGN Team in a volunteer position! As the Institute is growing, there are additional positions in project teams that we are looking to fill. No project suits you? Be at the heart of the IGN and join one of the Institutional portfolios such as Communications or Partnerships.
Find about more about the open positions here.
News

Call for Papers: Journal For Global Negotiation
After a successful launch of the Journal for Global Negotiation in November 2024 we are delighted to announce:
Submissions for the Spring 2025 edition open until 15 March.
Read more about how to submit your original article, negotiation reflections, or perspective in practice here.

Apply Now: Global Negotiation Conference 2025
Applications for the Global Negotiation Conference 2025 on Deep Sea Mining on July 7-11 are open.
Aimed at students and young professionals, the GNC equips participants with negotiation skills and offers a chance to apply these in a full-day multilateral simulation.
The GNC 2025 takes place in Zürich, Switzerland, and is hosted by the Chair of Political Philosophy and the Chair of International Relations and Political Economy at the University of Zürich.
Read more about the event and how to apply here.

e-Conference 2025: Registration is now open!
This year's edition of the annual virtual IGN e-Conference is on "Negotiating with Strength: Mental Health and Resilience in High-Stakes Environments".
Join us on Friday, 28 February and Saturday, 1 March 2025 to gain insights into how emotional intelligence, effective stress management, and an understanding of power dynamics can enhance your negotiation outcomes. Learn more about registration here.
Official Media Partner for this e-Conference is International Intrigue.

Out Now: Journal For Global Negotiation
It is official: the first edition of the newly established Journal for Global Negotiation is published!
The Institute for Global Negotiation's peer-reviewed Journal features practitioner insights, outstanding negotiation analyses of real cases, theory-instilled reflections on past negotiations.
Read the current edition and learn more about the project here.

Negotiating for Climate Action:
You are a climate action practitioner ready to share your knowledge, skills, and network to guide the next generation of climate leaders?
Apply until 8 October to become part of our mentorship programme.
As a mentor, you'll support youth in creating climate mitigation projects that will drive lasting change in their communities.
Read more about the project and how to become a mentor here.

"Negotiating the Future: Global AI Governance between Innovation and Regulation"
We can't wait for our keynote panel with experts Ayisha Piotti and Christophe Larouer in discussion, moderated by Tea Mustać, on Artificial Intelligence at the Global Negotiation Conference 2024 in Zürich, Switzerland.
Join us on Thursday, July 11th, at 18.15 – 19.45 CEST either in-person or online!
Sign up here to receive the details for your physical or virtual attendance via email shortly before the event.