Programme
Wednesday 6 May
Day One of the conference will focus on connections, meaningful conversations, and creating opportunities for networking across our community. The exact times are being finalised but we recommend booking flights to be at the Marriott Hotel by 14:00 as this will be the meeting point for each activity.

Scenic Budapest
Attendees will explore the famous blue Danube via 90 minute river cruise. Come and join us on a private boat for drinks whilst enjoying an open-air panorama of Budapest’s stunning scenery.

Cultural Budapest
Attendees will experience a private tour of the Houses of Parliament building a beautiful example of Neo-Gothic architecture where will you see amongst other things the session room and Hungarian Holy Crown and Coronation Jewels. This tour will be followed by a trip to the Market Hall where attendees will have free time to explore the delights of the Hungarian market.

Informal Welcome Dinner
To ensure attendees get a chance to soak up the atmosphere of Budapest the Wednesday dinner is being held at a local restaurant. Attendees will feast on traditional Hungarian food and be able to network and catch up on the days networking activities.
08:30
Registration
08:55
Welcome back
Caroline Sumner R3’s CEO welcome all attendees back for the final day of the conference.
Speaker

Caroline Sumner
09:00
Fintech insolvency: A case study
This session will cover the collapse of a company which acted as both an electronic money and payment services institution, describing the various practical and legal challenges that the liquidators faced and drawing lessons for other fintech insolvencies.
Speakers

Jamie Leader

Andrew Morris

Deborah Tillett
09:40
Class of 2025 – part 4
Hear from a range of members from within the profession in these short sessions. Each of the Class will share their respective story as to how they came into the profession and how this has helped inform and shape their approach to their role and work within the profession.
Embracing change – a personal perspective on the benefits of seeking out change with Alice Fanner
An accidental path into insolvency – how I found my career by chance with Zuzanna Kostyra
Speakers

Alice Fanner

Zuzanna Kostyra
11:40
R3 President’s final remarks
R3 President Tom Russell will close the R3 Annual Conference 2025 by summarising the key take aways from the conference.
Speaker

Tom Russell
11:10
Legal update – what is the future?
Hear from different practitioners as they put forward their arguments as to why their case will have the most impact on the future of the profession. Attendees will vote on what they think to decide the winner.
Speakers

Joseph Curl KC

Dominic Dumville

Zuzanna Kostyra

Stewart Perry

Ruhi Sethi-Smith

Sonia Jordan
10:00
Refreshment break
10:20
AI and Insolvency
Discover how AI and emerging technologies are transforming the profession. This session brings together industry experts and practitioners who are leveraging technology to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and improve client outcomes. From automation to data-driven insights, learn how innovation is shaping the future of the profession and what it means for your practice.
Speakers

James Grant

Charlotte Hill

Tony Walker

Tom Russell
Thursday 7 May
Conference sessions will take place all day and will touch on this year’s theme 40 years forward: Learning from the past and the present, leading into the future.
08:30
Registration
08:55
Welcome back
Caroline Sumner R3’s CEO welcome all attendees back for the final day of the conference.
Speaker

Caroline Sumner
09:00
Fintech insolvency: A case study
This session will cover the collapse of a company which acted as both an electronic money and payment services institution, describing the various practical and legal challenges that the liquidators faced and drawing lessons for other fintech insolvencies.
Speakers

Jamie Leader

Andrew Morris

Deborah Tillett
09:40
Class of 2025 – part 4
Hear from a range of members from within the profession in these short sessions. Each of the Class will share their respective story as to how they came into the profession and how this has helped inform and shape their approach to their role and work within the profession.
Embracing change – a personal perspective on the benefits of seeking out change with Alice Fanner
An accidental path into insolvency – how I found my career by chance with Zuzanna Kostyra
Speakers

Alice Fanner

Zuzanna Kostyra
11:40
R3 President’s final remarks
R3 President Tom Russell will close the R3 Annual Conference 2025 by summarising the key take aways from the conference.
Speaker

Tom Russell
11:10
Legal update – what is the future?
Hear from different practitioners as they put forward their arguments as to why their case will have the most impact on the future of the profession. Attendees will vote on what they think to decide the winner.
Speakers

Joseph Curl KC

Dominic Dumville

Zuzanna Kostyra

Stewart Perry

Ruhi Sethi-Smith

Sonia Jordan
10:00
Refreshment break
10:20
AI and Insolvency
Discover how AI and emerging technologies are transforming the profession. This session brings together industry experts and practitioners who are leveraging technology to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and improve client outcomes. From automation to data-driven insights, learn how innovation is shaping the future of the profession and what it means for your practice.
Speakers

James Grant

Charlotte Hill

Tony Walker

Tom Russell

Attendees can expect an engaging and thought-provoking programme that reflects on key milestones in our history, celebrating the profession’s resilience, innovation and value. Looking ahead to shaping the future of policy, practice, and regulation to ensure the UK maintains its leading role as a global centre for restructuring, turnaround and insolvency.
08:30
Registration
08:55
Welcome back
Caroline Sumner R3’s CEO welcome all attendees back for the final day of the conference.
Speaker

Caroline Sumner
09:00
Fintech insolvency: A case study
This session will cover the collapse of a company which acted as both an electronic money and payment services institution, describing the various practical and legal challenges that the liquidators faced and drawing lessons for other fintech insolvencies.
Speakers

Jamie Leader

Andrew Morris

Deborah Tillett
09:40
Class of 2025 – part 4
Hear from a range of members from within the profession in these short sessions. Each of the Class will share their respective story as to how they came into the profession and how this has helped inform and shape their approach to their role and work within the profession.
Embracing change – a personal perspective on the benefits of seeking out change with Alice Fanner
An accidental path into insolvency – how I found my career by chance with Zuzanna Kostyra
Speakers

Alice Fanner

Zuzanna Kostyra
11:40
R3 President’s final remarks
R3 President Tom Russell will close the R3 Annual Conference 2025 by summarising the key take aways from the conference.
Speaker

Tom Russell
11:10
Legal update – what is the future?
Hear from different practitioners as they put forward their arguments as to why their case will have the most impact on the future of the profession. Attendees will vote on what they think to decide the winner.
Speakers

Joseph Curl KC

Dominic Dumville

Zuzanna Kostyra

Stewart Perry

Ruhi Sethi-Smith

Sonia Jordan
10:00
Refreshment break
10:20
AI and Insolvency
Discover how AI and emerging technologies are transforming the profession. This session brings together industry experts and practitioners who are leveraging technology to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and improve client outcomes. From automation to data-driven insights, learn how innovation is shaping the future of the profession and what it means for your practice.
Speakers

James Grant

Charlotte Hill

Tony Walker

Tom Russell

Gala dinner
Thursday evening we will welcome all attendees to a reception and gala dinner. Amongst delicious food and entertainment this is the perfect opportunity to continue to network with attendees and make new connections.
08:30
Registration
08:55
Welcome back
Caroline Sumner R3’s CEO welcome all attendees back for the final day of the conference.
Speaker

Caroline Sumner
09:00
Fintech insolvency: A case study
This session will cover the collapse of a company which acted as both an electronic money and payment services institution, describing the various practical and legal challenges that the liquidators faced and drawing lessons for other fintech insolvencies.
Speakers

Jamie Leader

Andrew Morris

Deborah Tillett
09:40
Class of 2025 – part 4
Hear from a range of members from within the profession in these short sessions. Each of the Class will share their respective story as to how they came into the profession and how this has helped inform and shape their approach to their role and work within the profession.
Embracing change – a personal perspective on the benefits of seeking out change with Alice Fanner
An accidental path into insolvency – how I found my career by chance with Zuzanna Kostyra
Speakers

Alice Fanner

Zuzanna Kostyra
11:40
R3 President’s final remarks
R3 President Tom Russell will close the R3 Annual Conference 2025 by summarising the key take aways from the conference.
Speaker

Tom Russell
11:10
Legal update – what is the future?
Hear from different practitioners as they put forward their arguments as to why their case will have the most impact on the future of the profession. Attendees will vote on what they think to decide the winner.
Speakers

Joseph Curl KC

Dominic Dumville

Zuzanna Kostyra

Stewart Perry

Ruhi Sethi-Smith

Sonia Jordan
10:00
Refreshment break
10:20
AI and Insolvency
Discover how AI and emerging technologies are transforming the profession. This session brings together industry experts and practitioners who are leveraging technology to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and improve client outcomes. From automation to data-driven insights, learn how innovation is shaping the future of the profession and what it means for your practice.
Speakers

James Grant

Charlotte Hill

Tony Walker

Tom Russell
Friday 8 May
There will be conference sessions on Friday morning but we will finish by 12:30 to allow for people to travel back to the airport to return home.
08:30
Registration
08:55
Welcome back
Caroline Sumner R3’s CEO welcome all attendees back for the final day of the conference.
Speaker

Caroline Sumner
09:00
Fintech insolvency: A case study
This session will cover the collapse of a company which acted as both an electronic money and payment services institution, describing the various practical and legal challenges that the liquidators faced and drawing lessons for other fintech insolvencies.
Speakers

Jamie Leader

Andrew Morris

Deborah Tillett
09:40
Class of 2025 – part 4
Hear from a range of members from within the profession in these short sessions. Each of the Class will share their respective story as to how they came into the profession and how this has helped inform and shape their approach to their role and work within the profession.
Embracing change – a personal perspective on the benefits of seeking out change with Alice Fanner
An accidental path into insolvency – how I found my career by chance with Zuzanna Kostyra
Speakers

Alice Fanner

Zuzanna Kostyra
11:40
R3 President’s final remarks
R3 President Tom Russell will close the R3 Annual Conference 2025 by summarising the key take aways from the conference.
Speaker

Tom Russell
11:10
Legal update – what is the future?
Hear from different practitioners as they put forward their arguments as to why their case will have the most impact on the future of the profession. Attendees will vote on what they think to decide the winner.
Speakers

Joseph Curl KC

Dominic Dumville

Zuzanna Kostyra

Stewart Perry

Ruhi Sethi-Smith

Sonia Jordan
10:00
Refreshment break
10:20
AI and Insolvency
Discover how AI and emerging technologies are transforming the profession. This session brings together industry experts and practitioners who are leveraging technology to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows, and improve client outcomes. From automation to data-driven insights, learn how innovation is shaping the future of the profession and what it means for your practice.
Speakers

James Grant

Charlotte Hill

Tony Walker




