The Government of the State of Chihuahua, through CEMASC Zona Norte, is honored to invite you to the

1 er Congreso Binacional de MASC

29&30

September 2026Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua

Organized by

Fiscalía General del Estado de ChihuahuaCEMASC, Centro Estatal de Mecanismos Alternativos de Solución de Controversias en Materia PenalGobierno del Estado de Chihuahua

About the congress

A space for dialogue, collaboration and joint solutions between Mexico and the United States, strengthening justice, peace and community.

Read about the congress in depth
Facade of Hotel María Bonita in Ciudad Juárez
29SeptemberDay one

Lectures and presentations

Hotel María Bonita Av. San Lorenzo No. 1721, Ciudad Juárez

General session in auditorium format. Specialists from both countries present experiences and working frameworks in mediation and MASC.

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300 people in rows
Main building of Universidad Cultural in Ciudad Juárez
30SeptemberDay two

Round tables

Universidad Cultural Calle Simona Barba No. 6100, Ciudad Juárez

A participatory format: direct dialogue, discussion and exchange of experiences between specialists and participants.

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170 people at round tables

Program for each day

Two full mornings, from 9:30 to 15:00.

Tuesday 29 Hotel María Bonita From 10:00 to 15:00 h · Registration opens at 9:30 h Registration closed
Wednesday 30 Universidad Cultural From 10:00 to 15:00 h · Registration opens at 9:30 h Registration closed
Registration Participant check-in
Opening ceremony Authorities and special guests
MASC in Mexico and the United States Eddy Mendoza (United States) and Mtra. Ramos Oquita (Mexico)
The impact of MASC: new paths toward effective justice Mexico and United States dialogue table
Break and binational networking
Negotiating at the border: the mediator as a key partner in binational business Business sector, binational attorneys and mediators
Cross-border digital justice: advantages, challenges and security in online mediation Dr. Emilio Rodríguez
Close of day one
Registration Participant check-in
Classrooms in motion: conflicts in transnational contexts Specialists in education, security, mediation, children and youth, and justice
MASC in transnational contexts: innovation, cooperation and new strategies for conflict transformation Dr. Francisco Javier Gorjón
Break and binational networking
Panel. Community mediation: building peace from the ground up Prevention, intercultural dialogue, citizen participation and experiences from Mexico and the United States
Closing keynote. Restorative justice without borders: mediation, repair and peacebuilding in transnational contexts Dr. Héctor Iván Martínez Esponda
Final reflections
Closing ceremony Authorities, recognitions and official photo

Register for the congress

Registration for September 30 is closed; seats are still available for the 29th. Register and we will confirm your seat by email.

Registration closed

The Congress is at full capacity and we are no longer accepting registrations. Thank you for your interest.

Dates
September 29 and 30, 2026
Day 29
Hotel María Bonita Av. San Lorenzo No. 1721 · 300 seats
Day 30
Universidad Cultural Calle Simona Barba No. 6100 · 170 seats
Organized by
CEMASC Zona Norte Chihuahua State Attorney General’s Office (FGE)

Who is this congress for?

For anyone who sits across from a conflict and wants to solve it by talking, on either side of the border. If you see yourself in any of these lines, this is your place.

  1. Mediators and facilitators

    Compare your practice with colleagues from both countries and take home techniques that are not in the manuals.

  2. Judges, prosecutors and ADR centers

    How alternative mechanisms are being built into the justice systems of Mexico and the United States, told by the people doing it every day.

  3. Lawyers and legal professionals

    Add to your practice the path that resolves sooner and costs less than litigation, and learn how to propose it to your clients.

  4. Universities, faculty and students

    The binational conversation that feeds programs, theses and curricula, and the way into this field.

  5. Public institutions and companies

    Resolving internal and community conflicts without wearing down the organization or ending up in court.

  6. Civil organizations and community

    Community mediation and a culture of peace from the ground up, with experiences from both sides of the border.

Don’t see yourself on the list? If solving conflicts by talking matters to you, this is for you too.

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A bridge built by talking

It brings together those who practice, study and operate alternative justice on both sides of the border.

Objective

To create a binational space for dialogue and exchange in mediation and MASC, and to strengthen the professionalization of those who work in these mechanisms.

Mission

To bring together the experience of both countries in alternative mechanisms and to build innovative strategies for the prevention and peaceful resolution of conflicts.

Vision

To establish the Congress as a reference space for binational cooperation in alternative justice and in a culture of peace and dialogue.

With the support of

Sponsors and allies

  • Hotel María Bonita
  • Universidad Cultural
  • zensavvy Desarrollo web
  • Barcel
  • Bimbo
  • Pixel Azul
  • Grupo COPREMA
  • Portillo Cejudo y Asociados
  • FamCo Travel
  • CANACINTRA
  • AMMJE Binacional
  • El Closet Bar
  • Fi-nova
  • Kaiju Sushi
  • CANACO Servytur Juárez
  • GAP Gabriela Alcocer Pérez Abogada
  • RS Viajes Juárez
  • Nuñez & Hernández Abogados
  • Lic. Alan Sariñana O.
  • ABASCAL y Asociados Estudio Jurídico
  • JP Servicio de Transporte
  • Enrique Hernández Santiago Abogado
  • LEX PLUS Firma Legal
  • Abuelita Jina Chorizo Artesanal
  • KVS2 Kasa Villalobos Carnicería
  • Sariñana y Asociados Bufete de Abogados
  • Litem House Despacho Legal
  • HC Mechanic
  • Bubba Glass Vidrio y Aluminio
  • Team HDEZ Entrenador
  • URN Universidad
  • PNC Firm
  • Valenzuela & Aniles
  • Sánchez & Asociados Despacho Jurídico
  • Díaz & Asociados
  • Florería La Petit Fleur
  • Publicidad Da Vinci Signs
  • Universidad Vizcaya de las Américas
  • Daniel Villanueva Abogado y Mediador
  • Global Legacy Law Firm
  • Instituto Cultural Andaroen
  • Lic. Claudia Zepeda Abogada
  • Lic. Isaac Robles Abogado
  • Lic. Miguel García Castañeda Abogado
  • Colegio y Barra de Abogados del Estado de Chihuahua
  • Federación Estatal Chihuahuense de Colegios de Abogados A.C.
  • IVCJ
  • SE Corp & Legal
  • Grupo ALJE
  • Lic. Ximeo Blas Abogado
  • Lumix
  • PLC Automation Center
  • Kalmotiv Zentrix
  • Lex Iusta Abogados S.C.

Frequently asked questions

What people ask us most before registering.

When and where is the congress?

September 29 and 30, 2026 in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. Day one (lectures and keynotes) is at Hotel María Bonita and day two (round tables) at Universidad Cultural. Both days run from 10:00 to 15:00, with check-in from 9:30.

How do I register?

Through the form on this page. Register and we will confirm your seat by email. Registration for the 30th is closed; the 29th is limited to 300 seats.

Can I attend only one day?

Registration is currently open only for the 29th; registration for the 30th is closed.

Is there a certificate of participation?

Yes. Request it when you register and we will email you how and when to receive it.

Do I need to be a mediator or a lawyer to attend?

No. The congress is for anyone who works with conflict from any seat: justice, academia, institutions, companies, civil organizations and students. If solving conflicts by talking matters to you, it is for you.

How do I get to the venues?

Each venue has a "Directions" button with the route on Google Maps: Hotel María Bonita (Av. San Lorenzo No. 1721) and Universidad Cultural (Calle Simona Barba No. 6100).

Where can I follow congress updates?

On Instagram and Facebook. That is where we post confirmed speakers, program changes and last-minute notices.