The annual gathering of some of the world's most eminent senior mediators and peace process actors was held on 18-19 June 2012 in Oslo.

Co-hosted by the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, the Oslo forum is a unique opportunity for senior third-party conflict mediators and other key peace process actors to share their experiences, identify challenges and reflect on their own and others’ practice. The aim is to improve conflict mediation practice through facilitating open exchange and reflection across institutional and conceptual divides, and by providing informal networking opportunities that encourage coordination and cooperation when needed.

Sara Pantuliano chaired a roundtable debate on "The politicisation of humanitarian aid and operations".