IAIR Conference and AGM - 2026 - Montreal, Canada
From 27/09/2026 to 01/10/2026
Our 2026 Conference will be in Montreal, Canada from 27th September - 1st October 2026 and will be hosted by Elisabeth Lang, Superintendent of Bankruptcy, Canada.
Our Conference Brochure is attached below.
And you can register from the following link: IAIR 2026 Conference and Annual General Meeting Registration Form
We look forward to welcoming you in Montreal.
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Programme
27th September 2026
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Executive Committee MeetingExecutive Committee Meeting
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toRefreshments for Executive Committee MembersRefreshments for Executive Committee Members
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28th September 2026
toRegistration & NetworkingRegistration & Networking
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toGuided Bus Tour of MontrealGuided Bus Tour of Montreal
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toFree time and walk to Welcome ReceptionFree time and walk to Welcome Reception
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toWelcome Reception and Formal Welcome to Montreal and the IAIR 2026 ConferenceWelcome Reception and Formal Welcome to Montreal and the IAIR 2026 Conference
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29th September 2026
toRegistration and Morning Coffee/TeaRegistration and Morning Coffee/Tea
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toPlenary Keynote Speech Engagement with Insolvency PractitionersGuylaine Houle, BCL, FCIRP, Licensed Insolvency TrusteePlenary Keynote Speech Engagement with Insolvency Practitioners
From to Speakers: Guylaine Houle, BCL, FCIRP, Licensed Insolvency Trustee Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toPlenary - Member UpdatesPlenary - Member Updates
From to Speakers: Room:All members provide a 2-minute update on achievements, challenges and issues in their jurisdiction.
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toOfficial Photography & Morning CoffeeOfficial Photography & Morning Coffee
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toWorkshop 1B - The Parameters and Practicalities of Using AI in Corporate Insolvency EnforcementCathy Shivan, Director of Insolvency Supervision, Corporate Enforcement Authority, IrelandWorkshop 1B - The Parameters and Practicalities of Using AI in Corporate Insolvency Enforcement
From to Speakers: Cathy Shivan, Director of Insolvency Supervision, Corporate Enforcement Authority, Ireland Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toWorkshop 1A - Engagement with DebtorsFiona Coyle - Head of Operational Delivery – Accountant in Bankruptcy, Scotland, Miranda Killam - Deputy Superintendent CanadaWorkshop 1A - Engagement with Debtors
From to Speakers: Fiona Coyle - Head of Operational Delivery – Accountant in Bankruptcy, Scotland, Miranda Killam - Deputy Superintendent Canada Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toPlenary UK Civil Enforcement Regime ReformsAngela Crossley - Director, UK Insolvency ServicePlenary UK Civil Enforcement Regime Reforms
From to Speakers: Angela Crossley - Director, UK Insolvency Service Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toPlenary Advantages and Risks of Digitalizing Insolvency ProceedingsKamila Sawicka, Judge, Head of Supervision Division of Insolvency Practitioners, Ministry of Justice, Poland.Plenary Advantages and Risks of Digitalizing Insolvency Proceedings
From to Speakers: Kamila Sawicka, Judge, Head of Supervision Division of Insolvency Practitioners, Ministry of Justice, Poland. Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toPlenary Panel Applying International Best Practices to Insolvency Legislation: Global Standards, Local RealitiesPaul Morrison - Expert Advisor, Insolvency Policy, Canada, Christian Perreault - Senior Advisor, Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy CanadaPlenary Panel Applying International Best Practices to Insolvency Legislation: Global Standards, Local Realities
From to Speakers: Paul Morrison - Expert Advisor, Insolvency Policy, Canada, Christian Perreault - Senior Advisor, Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toPlenary World Bank and IMF UpdatesWill Paterson - Senior Financial Sector Specialist, World Bank Group, Amira Rasekh - Senior Counsel, International Monetary FundPlenary World Bank and IMF Updates
From to Speakers: Will Paterson - Senior Financial Sector Specialist, World Bank Group, Amira Rasekh - Senior Counsel, International Monetary Fund Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toSummary of the day and logistics for the formal dinnerSummary of the day and logistics for the formal dinner
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toMeet in the Hyatt lobby to travel to the formal dinner venueMeet in the Hyatt lobby to travel to the formal dinner venue
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toFormal DinnerFormal Dinner
From to Speakers: Room:Pre-Registered Participants L’Auberge Saint Gabriel
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30th September 2026
toWelcome and Recognition of Canada’s National Day for Truth and ReconciliationWelcome and Recognition of Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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toPlenary IAIR Diversity Scholarship PresentationMerey Tokbergenova - Expert of the Department of Work with Insolvent Debtors, Kazakhstan & IAIR 2026 Conference ScholarshipPlenary IAIR Diversity Scholarship Presentation
From to Speakers: Merey Tokbergenova - Expert of the Department of Work with Insolvent Debtors, Kazakhstan & IAIR 2026 Conference Scholarship Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toPlenary Overview of the Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council Harmonising Certain Aspects of Insolvency LawSigne Viimsalu - Head of Insolvency Service of EstoniaPlenary Overview of the Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council Harmonising Certain Aspects of Insolvency Law
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toWorkshop 2A: How Regulators Can Leverage AIJithesh John - Executive Director, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, Elisabeth Lang - Superintendent of Bankruptcy, CanadaWorkshop 2A: How Regulators Can Leverage AI
From to Speakers: Jithesh John - Executive Director, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, Elisabeth Lang - Superintendent of Bankruptcy, Canada Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toWorkshop 2B: Managing Customer and Stakeholder Expectations in Regulation MakingRosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director , Kwang Ian Leong, Official Assignee, Official Receiver and Public Trustee, Insolvency and Public Trustee’s Office SingaporeWorkshop 2B: Managing Customer and Stakeholder Expectations in Regulation Making
From to Speakers: Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director , Kwang Ian Leong, Official Assignee, Official Receiver and Public Trustee, Insolvency and Public Trustee’s Office Singapore Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toPlenary The Regulator’s Role in an AI-Enabled Insolvency SystemTim Beresford, Chief Executive, Inspector-General in Bankruptcy and Registrar of Personal Property Securities AFSA, AustraliaPlenary The Regulator’s Role in an AI-Enabled Insolvency System
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
toPlenary Debtor Engagement in a Digital WorldMichael D. McNaughton, Director, Insolvency Service of IrelandPlenary Debtor Engagement in a Digital World
From to Speakers: Michael D. McNaughton, Director, Insolvency Service of Ireland Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toSummary of the day and logistics for the informal dinnerSummary of the day and logistics for the informal dinner
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toWorkshops 3B: Insolvency Options for Small and Medium EnterprisesDr Richard Dennis - Chief Executive, Accountant in Bankruptcy, Scotland, Russell Fildes- National Manager of the Insolvency and Trustee Service and Deputy Official Assignee of New ZealandWorkshops 3B: Insolvency Options for Small and Medium Enterprises
From to Speakers: Dr Richard Dennis - Chief Executive, Accountant in Bankruptcy, Scotland, 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
toWorkshops 3A: Guidance for Developing Insolvency Systems – Pre-requisites for an Effective RegimeAmira Rasekh - Senior Counsel, International Monetary Fund, Will Paterson - Senior Financial Sector Specialist, World Bank GroupWorkshops 3A: Guidance for Developing Insolvency Systems – Pre-requisites for an Effective Regime
From to Speakers: Amira Rasekh - Senior Counsel, International Monetary Fund, Will Paterson - Senior Financial Sector Specialist, World Bank Group Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toAnnual General Meeting (IAIR Members only)Annual General Meeting (IAIR Members only)
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toMeet in the Hyatt lobby to travel to the informal dinner venueMeet in the Hyatt lobby to travel to the informal dinner venue
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1st October 2026
toWorkshops 4A: Performance Measurement and Results Reporting for Insolvency RegulatorsElisabeth Lang - Superintendent of Bankruptcy, Canada, Angela Crossley - Director, UK Insolvency ServiceWorkshops 4A: Performance Measurement and Results Reporting for Insolvency Regulators
From to Speakers: Elisabeth Lang - Superintendent of Bankruptcy, Canada, Angela Crossley - Director, UK Insolvency Service Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toWorkshops 4B: How to Effectively Train and License IPsTrevor Noonan, Head of the Case Management Division in the Insolvency Service of Ireland, Jelena Todic - Director of the Centre for Supervision and Insolvency Profession Development, Bankruptcy Supervision Agency of the Republic of SerbiaWorkshops 4B: How to Effectively Train and License IPs
From to Speakers: Trevor Noonan, Head of the Case Management Division in the Insolvency Service of Ireland, Jelena Todic - Director of the Centre for Supervision and Insolvency Profession Development, Bankruptcy Supervision Agency of the Republic of Serbia Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toPlenary – Presentations from New MembersFayola Evans Roberts – Supervisor of Insolvency, JamaicaPlenary – Presentations from New Members
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toHandover to new IAIR Co-Chairs • Presentation by the host of IAIR 2027 • Formal handing over of the IAIR Flag from Canada to IrelandHandover to new IAIR Co-Chairs • Presentation by the host of IAIR 2027 • Formal handing over of the IAIR Flag from Canada to Ireland
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toFormal Closing of the ConferenceFormal Closing of the Conference
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toMeet in lobby to travel to the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada Montréal Division Office - Pre-registered delegates onlyMeet in lobby to travel to the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada Montréal Division Office - Pre-registered delegates only
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toPresentation on OSB’s OperationsPresentation on OSB’s Operations
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- Conference Brochure