Programme
Wednesday 7 May
13:40 Meet at Westin Dragonara resort for social networking activities. These are included in all delegate conference tickets but must be pre-booked. Activities include:
- Harbour boat trip – Enjoy a scenic cruise and explore the stunning coastline from the water.
- Vineyard tour & tasting – Visit a local vineyard, learn about the winemaking process, and enjoy a tasting experience.
- Trip to Valletta – Take a short, guided tour of Malta’s historic capital, followed by free time to explore at your leisure.
From 19:00 Welcome reception - R3 will welcome all attendees to join us for a networking reception and informal dinner. The reception will be on a beautiful terrace (weather permitting) with ocean views and give attendees a chance to network in a relaxed setting. Drinks reception from 19.00 and dinner will be served from 20.00.
Thursday 8 May
08:15 Registration and networking
From 09:15 Conference sessions begin. This year we will have sessions on:
- Keynote - our keynote, Dr Paul Redmond, is one of the UK’s leading experts on generations, the future of employment, work and the workplace. He will share entertaining insights on the various generations in the workplace and how each group needs to relate to, motivate and understand the other.
- Class of 2025 - following on from the success of 2024 we will hear from ten more speakers who will share their different journeys into the profession and how their experience helps them in their current role.
- R3 update – how has R3 evolved to meet the changing demands of members and what we have planned for the future.
- Directors’ duties – there have been lots of recent cases that have evolved the advice given to Directors and considerations for advisors to Boards. What does this all mean for the future of the profession?
- Maltese sector focus – given we are in Malta, we will have some practitioners based in Malta give us their insights on sectors that are important to both the UK and Malta.
- Economic update – as always, we will have a session giving you the latest outlook for the economy and what that means for practitioners across the restructuring, turnaround and insolvency profession.
From 19:00 R3 will welcome all attendees to join us at the drinks reception and gala dinner. Taking place outside (weather permitting) with beautiful views of the coastline attendees will be able to catch up with colleagues on the day’s sessions and relax over a lovely dinner.
Friday 9 May
08:30 Conference sessions continue
c.12:30 We expect to finish the last session by 12:30 and will close with an informal lunch before attendees depart.
Programme and speakers are subject to change and more details will follow.
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 and insolvency
More information to follow…
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.
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.
Speakers

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

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.