Contemporary Trends in Conflict and Communication Technology and Social Media examines the myriad ways conflict communication occurs in mediated spaces whether through social media platforms such as Twitter Facebook and Instagram on private social enterprise spaces or through formal online dispute resolution ODR technologies We were experiencing the increase of conflict communication in hybrid spaces prior to the COVID 19 pandemic yet the global lockdown that shifted everyone to remote teaching learning and working heightened our attention to the impact of technology and social media on conflict dynamics While social media is often implicated in the spread of alternative facts false news and intimidation technology and new media also have the capacity to enhance and transform conflict communication in education workplace and socio political settings The contributors to this volume showcase cutting edge research that helps us make sense of the times we are living in and is organized in three sections 1 Using technology to promote dialogue and collaboration 2 Conflict communication on social media 3 Online conflict management in education training and practice This collection is relevant to scholars of conflict studies as it highlights key trends and areas for future research to improve conflict communication dialogue and collaboration and proposes ideas for using technology and social media to transform and connect rather than polarize and divide Examines how to promote dialogue and collaboration using social media and technology Reviews lessons learned for online training in mediation and dispute resolution Includes scholars and practitioners of conflict management across the globe