IAIR Conference and AGM - 2025 - Santiago, Chile
From 01/09/2025 to 04/09/2025
The IAIR flag has been handed over to Chile. The conference “Regulatory Responsibilities from AI to Stigma” will take place on 1 - 4 September 2025.
Our conference brochure and registration form is attached below.
Please note we close for registrations on Friday 25th July 2025.
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Programme
31st August 2025
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Executive Committee meeting (Executive Committee members only)Executive Committee meeting (Executive Committee members only)
From to Speakers: Room: Superintendency of Insolvency and Entrepreneurship. Meet in reception of the NH Collection Plaza Hotel for Mini Bus to the SuperintendencyMembers need to login for access to session documents
toLight Dinner (Executive Committee members only)Light Dinner (Executive Committee members only)
From to Speakers: Room: Superintendency of Insolvency and EntrepreneurshipMembers need to login for access to session documents
1st September 2025
toRegistration and networking opportunityRegistration and networking opportunity
From to Speakers: Room: NH Collection Plaza HotelNH Collection Plaza HotelMembers need to login for access to session documents
toTour of the Concha & Toro Vineyard. Please note that you will need to collect your IAIR lanyard from the registration desk first.Tour of the Concha & Toro Vineyard. Please note that you will need to collect your IAIR lanyard from the registration desk first.
From to Speakers: Room: Meet in reception of the NH Collection Plaza Hotel for bus to the VineyardMembers need to login for access to session documents
toWelcome Reception and Formal Welcome to Santiago & the IAIR 2025 Conference (Drinks at the Vineyard)Welcome Reception and Formal Welcome to Santiago & the IAIR 2025 Conference (Drinks at the Vineyard)
From to Speakers: Room: Concha &Toro VineyardMembers need to login for access to session documents
2nd September 2025
toRegistration and morning coffee/tea – extra time allowed to complete registration.Registration and morning coffee/tea – extra time allowed to complete registration.
From to Speakers: Room: NH Collection Plaza Hotel Plenary RoomMembers need to login for access to session documents
toWelcome and conference openingHugo Sánchez Ramírez - Superintendent of Insolvency and Re-Entrepreneurship, Chile, Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive DirectorWelcome and conference opening
From to Speakers: Hugo Sánchez Ramírez - Superintendent of Insolvency and Re-Entrepreneurship, Chile, Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toPlenary 1 - Keynote speechNicolás Grau, Minister of Economy of Chile – Keynote SpeakerPlenary 1 - Keynote speech
From to Speakers: Nicolás Grau, Minister of Economy of Chile – Keynote Speaker Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toPlenary 2 - Round Table - Member Updates. An opportunity for all members to update delegates on their key achievements and challenges.Plenary 2 - Round Table - Member Updates. An opportunity for all members to update delegates on their key achievements and challenges.
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toMorning coffee/tea and official photographMorning coffee/tea and official photograph
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toPlenary 3 - World Bank update and summarySergio Muro, Financial Sector Specialist (Washington, DC), World Bank GroupPlenary 3 - World Bank update and summary
From to Speakers: Sergio Muro, Financial Sector Specialist (Washington, DC), World Bank Group Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toPlenary 4 - IMF update and summaryNatalia Stetsenko - Senior Counsel International Monetary FundPlenary 4 - IMF update and summary
From to Speakers: Natalia Stetsenko - Senior Counsel International Monetary Fund Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toWorkshops Session 1 - Workshop 1A Cybersecurity. Covering * Data protection * Cybersecurity * Challenges of meeting legal regulations with ITElisabeth Lang - Superintendent of Bankruptcy, Canada, Michael D. McNaughton, Director, Insolvency Service of IrelandWorkshops Session 1 - Workshop 1A Cybersecurity. Covering * Data protection * Cybersecurity * Challenges of meeting legal regulations with IT
From to Speakers: Elisabeth Lang - Superintendent of Bankruptcy, Canada, Michael D. McNaughton, Director, Insolvency Service of Ireland Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toWorkshops Session 1 - Workshop 1B StigmaKaren Seebaran-Blondet - Supervisor of Insolvency, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Francis Ng Official Assignee & Official Receiver, SingaporeWorkshops Session 1 - Workshop 1B Stigma
From to Speakers: Karen Seebaran-Blondet - Supervisor of Insolvency, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Francis Ng Official Assignee & Official Receiver, Singapore Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toAfternoon coffee/tea and networkingAfternoon coffee/tea and networking
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toPlenary 5 - Panel Debate Ethics applied in the context of supervisionJelena Todic - Director of the Supervision and Profession Development Unit , Patricia Chotzen - Head of Integrity System and Anti Money Laundering System, ChilePlenary 5 - Panel Debate Ethics applied in the context of supervision
From to Speakers: Jelena Todic - Director of the Supervision and Profession Development Unit , Patricia Chotzen - Head of Integrity System and Anti Money Laundering System, Chile Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toPlenary 6 - Cultural considerations and the impact on insolvency law reformNick Moller - Principal Counsel, Asian Development Bank, Russell Fildes- National Manager of the Insolvency and Trustee Service and Deputy Official Assignee of New ZealandPlenary 6 - Cultural considerations and the impact on insolvency law reform
From to Speakers: Nick Moller - Principal Counsel, Asian Development Bank, Russell Fildes- National Manager of the Insolvency and Trustee Service and Deputy Official Assignee of New Zealand Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toSummary of the day and confirmation of arrangements for the formal dinnerSummary of the day and confirmation of arrangements for the formal dinner
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toMeet in the reception of the Hotel and travel to the formal dinner venueMeet in the reception of the Hotel and travel to the formal dinner venue
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toFormal Conference Dinner – Divertimento Restorant, San Cristobal HillFormal Conference Dinner – Divertimento Restorant, San Cristobal Hill
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toBus return trip to HotelBus return trip to Hotel
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3rd September 2025
toMorning coffee/tea and networkingMorning coffee/tea and networking
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toWelcomeHugo Sánchez Ramírez - Superintendent of Insolvency and Re-Entrepreneurship, ChileWelcome
From to Speakers: Hugo Sánchez Ramírez - Superintendent of Insolvency and Re-Entrepreneurship, Chile Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toPlenary 7 - Driving regulatory effectiveness by leveraging technologyTim Beresford, Chief Executive, Inspector-General in Bankruptcy and Registrar of Personal Property Securities AFSA, AustraliaPlenary 7 - Driving regulatory effectiveness by leveraging technology
From to Speakers: Tim Beresford, Chief Executive, Inspector-General in Bankruptcy and Registrar of Personal Property Securities AFSA, Australia Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toWorkshops Session 2- Workshop 2A Fraud, Enforcement, and Compliance * Fraud trends, managing enforcement of insolvency offences * Asset tracing and practical application * cross borderMichael Dillon, Director of Legal, Corporate Enforcement Authority, Ireland, Inese Šteina - Director of the Insolvency Control Service of Latvia, Lillian Chow – Official Receiver, Hong KongWorkshops Session 2- Workshop 2A Fraud, Enforcement, and Compliance * Fraud trends, managing enforcement of insolvency offences * Asset tracing and practical application * cross border
From to Speakers: Michael Dillon, Director of Legal, Corporate Enforcement Authority, Ireland, Inese Šteina - Director of the Insolvency Control Service of Latvia, Lillian Chow – Official Receiver, Hong Kong Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toWorkshops Session 2 - Workshop 2B Mental Health and Insolvency * Intersection of mental health & insolvency, mental health responses, and balancing mental health needs with the bankruptcy process. * Mental health considerations in bankruptcy systems.Francis Ng Official Assignee & Official Receiver, Singapore, Dr Richard Dennis - Chief Executive, Accountant in Bankruptcy, Scotland, Dato' Ishak Bakri, Director General of Insolvency, The Malaysian Department of InsolvencyWorkshops Session 2 - Workshop 2B Mental Health and Insolvency * Intersection of mental health & insolvency, mental health responses, and balancing mental health needs with the bankruptcy process. * Mental health considerations in bankruptcy systems.
From to Speakers: Francis Ng Official Assignee & Official Receiver, Singapore, Dr Richard Dennis - Chief Executive, Accountant in Bankruptcy, Scotland, Dato' Ishak Bakri, Director General of Insolvency, The Malaysian Department of Insolvency Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toMorning coffee/tea and networkingMorning coffee/tea and networking
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toPlenary 8 - IAIR Diversity Scholarship PresentationPriscilla Ong - A/g Senior Investigator, Enforcement Education, Surveillance and Enforcement, Regulatory Operations Group Australian Financial Security AuthorityPlenary 8 - IAIR Diversity Scholarship Presentation
From to Speakers: Priscilla Ong - A/g Senior Investigator, Enforcement Education, Surveillance and Enforcement, Regulatory Operations Group Australian Financial Security Authority Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toPlenary 9 - AI and TIC for Users Assistance * Legal and norms consultation * Assistance and guidance in insolvency proceedingsHugo Sánchez Ramírez - Superintendent of Insolvency and Re-Entrepreneurship, ChilePlenary 9 - AI and TIC for Users Assistance * Legal and norms consultation * Assistance and guidance in insolvency proceedings
From to Speakers: Hugo Sánchez Ramírez - Superintendent of Insolvency and Re-Entrepreneurship, Chile Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toWorkshops Session 3 - Workshop 3B Environmental and Social Aspects * Environmental claims and their treatment in corporate insolvency. * Impact of environmental changes on financial solvencyAngela Crossley - Director of Strategy Policy and Analysis, Karen Seebaran-Blondet - Supervisor of Insolvency, the Republic of Trinidad and TobagoWorkshops Session 3 - Workshop 3B Environmental and Social Aspects * Environmental claims and their treatment in corporate insolvency. * Impact of environmental changes on financial solvency
From to Speakers: Angela Crossley - Director of Strategy Policy and Analysis, Karen Seebaran-Blondet - Supervisor of Insolvency, the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toWorkshops Session 3 - Small and Medium Enterprises * SME challenges, solutions, and contributions to economic vitality * Discussions on innovative approaches for SMEs * Outcomes and challengesAmanda Tan – Deputy Director (Corporate Insolvency Division), Ministry of Law, Insolvency Office, Singapore, Dr Richard Dennis - Chief Executive, Accountant in Bankruptcy, Scotland, Hugo Sánchez Ramírez - Superintendent of Insolvency and Re-Entrepreneurship, ChileWorkshops Session 3 - Small and Medium Enterprises * SME challenges, solutions, and contributions to economic vitality * Discussions on innovative approaches for SMEs * Outcomes and challenges
From to Speakers: Amanda Tan – Deputy Director (Corporate Insolvency Division), Ministry of Law, Insolvency Office, Singapore, Dr Richard Dennis - Chief Executive, Accountant in Bankruptcy, Scotland, Hugo Sánchez Ramírez - Superintendent of Insolvency and Re-Entrepreneurship, Chile Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toPlenary 10 - UNCITRAL updateInese Šteina - Director of the Insolvency Control Service of Latvia, Cathy Shivan, Director of Insolvency Supervision, Corporate Enforcement Authority, IrelandPlenary 10 - UNCITRAL update
From to Speakers: Inese Šteina - Director of the Insolvency Control Service of Latvia, Cathy Shivan, Director of Insolvency Supervision, Corporate Enforcement Authority, Ireland Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toAnnual General Meeting (IAIR Members only)Hugo Sánchez Ramírez - Superintendent of Insolvency and Re-Entrepreneurship, Chile, Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive DirectorAnnual General Meeting (IAIR Members only)
From to Speakers: Hugo Sánchez Ramírez - Superintendent of Insolvency and Re-Entrepreneurship, Chile, Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toInformal Dinner – NH Collection Plaza RestaurantInformal Dinner – NH Collection Plaza Restaurant
From to Speakers: Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
4th September 2025
toMorning coffee/tea and networkingMorning coffee/tea and networking
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toPlenary 11 - Digitizing Insolvency Processes: Overcoming Challenges, Ensuring Success, and Reducing Stigma Through Information ProtectionKanyane Mathibe - Chief Director Strategy and Policy, Master of the High Court, South AfricaPlenary 11 - Digitizing Insolvency Processes: Overcoming Challenges, Ensuring Success, and Reducing Stigma Through Information Protection
From to Speakers: Kanyane Mathibe - Chief Director Strategy and Policy, Master of the High Court, South Africa Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toWorkshops Session 4 - Workshop 4A Financing and Financial Restructuring * Mechanisms for obtaining debtor financing * Practical solutions for companies undergoing financial restructuringDavid Hegarty, Director of Legal and Policy, Corporate Enforcement Authority, Ireland, Angela Crossley - Director of Strategy Policy and Analysis, Tumuhimbise Hamidu Higiro - Senior Registration & Compliance Officer,Uganda Registration Services BureauWorkshops Session 4 - Workshop 4A Financing and Financial Restructuring * Mechanisms for obtaining debtor financing * Practical solutions for companies undergoing financial restructuring
From to Speakers: David Hegarty, Director of Legal and Policy, Corporate Enforcement Authority, Ireland, Angela Crossley - Director of Strategy Policy and Analysis, Tumuhimbise Hamidu Higiro - Senior Registration & Compliance Officer,Uganda Registration Services Bureau Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toWorkshop Session 4 - Workshop 4B Supervision and Capacity Building * Supervision of insolvency professionals and bankruptcy agencies * Capacity building and knowledge sharing among agenciesJelena Todic - Director of the Supervision and Profession Development Unit , Kamila Sawicka, Judge, Chief Specialist at the Department of Commercial Law, Ministry of Justice, Poland, Liza Doyle - Head of the Legal Services Division, Insolvency Service of IrelandWorkshop Session 4 - Workshop 4B Supervision and Capacity Building * Supervision of insolvency professionals and bankruptcy agencies * Capacity building and knowledge sharing among agencies
From to Speakers: Jelena Todic - Director of the Supervision and Profession Development Unit , Kamila Sawicka, Judge, Chief Specialist at the Department of Commercial Law, Ministry of Justice, Poland, Liza Doyle - Head of the Legal Services Division, Insolvency Service of Ireland Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toMorning break and networkingMorning break and networking
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toPlenary 12 - Presentations from New Members of IAIR - possibly including: • Barbados • KazakhstanMeruyert Kabdyrashitkyzy Sisembayeva - Head of the Department for Work with Insolvent Debtors at the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ester O Springer - Supervisor of Insolvency, BarbadosPlenary 12 - Presentations from New Members of IAIR - possibly including: • Barbados • Kazakhstan
From to Speakers: Meruyert Kabdyrashitkyzy Sisembayeva - Head of the Department for Work with Insolvent Debtors at the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Ester O Springer - Supervisor of Insolvency, Barbados Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toHandover to New IAIR Chair: • Presentation by the host of IAIR 2026 •Formal handling over of the IAIR FlagElisabeth Lang - Superintendent of Bankruptcy, CanadaHandover to New IAIR Chair: • Presentation by the host of IAIR 2026 •Formal handling over of the IAIR Flag
From to Speakers: Elisabeth Lang - Superintendent of Bankruptcy, Canada Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toFormal Closing of the ConferenceElisabeth Lang - Superintendent of Bankruptcy, Canada, Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director , Javiera Petersen - Subsecretary of Economy, ChileFormal Closing of the Conference
From to Speakers: Elisabeth Lang - Superintendent of Bankruptcy, Canada, Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director , Javiera Petersen - Subsecretary of Economy, Chile Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toDelegates depart or are free to explore Santiago and the surrounding area.Delegates depart or are free to explore Santiago and the surrounding area.
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- Conference Brochure