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2026

IWIRC Virtual Programs: Insolvency and Restructuring Hot Topics Webinar

Virtual

July 9, 2026

On July 9, 2026, the Virtual Programs Committee hosted an engaging webinar on Insolvency & Restructuring Hot Topics, bringing together five distinguished international speakers to discuss emerging trends, key developments, and practical insights from jurisdictions around the world.

The program provided attendees with a valuable opportunity to gain a global perspective on the evolving insolvency and restructuring landscape through expert analysis and interactive discussion.

If you missed the webinar or would like to watch it again, you can access the recording here:

Webinar Recording

To learn more about our featured speakers, including their biographies and presentation topics, please view the original event announcement:

Speaker biographies and program details

Thank you to our exceptional speakers, the members of the Virtual Programs Committee, and everyone who participated in making this program a success. We look forward to seeing you at future virtual events.

IWIRC 2026 Flagship International Conference

Dublin, Ireland

June 3-5, 2026

Panel 1 – Judicial Perspectives from Around the Globe: Notable and Consequential Cases for the Future of Cross-Border Insolvency Practice
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Panel 2 – Rise of Private Credit and Its Impact on Restructuring International Perspectives
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Panel 3 – The Evolving Landscape of Liability Management Exercises & Alternatives
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Panel 4 – The Intersection of Arbitration and Bankruptcy: Stays, Governing Law, and Awards
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Panel 5 – Valuation Issues: Methodologies, Market Testing, and Fairness Allocation
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Panel 6 – Insolvency Trends in Retail, Hospitality, and Construction
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IWIRC @ ABI 2026

Washington, DC

April 22-23, 2026

Panel 1 – Navigating Difficult Dynamics: Communication and Negotiation when Restructuring Turns Contentious
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Panel 2 – Fiduciary Crossroads: Director Duties in the Zone of Insolvency
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Panel 3 – Discovery in Distress: Investigative Tools for Restructuring and Insolvency Professionals
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2025

IWIRC's 32nd Annual Fall Conference

Chicago, Illinois

September 16-17, 2026

Panel 1 – Pitch Perfect: Getting the Green Light
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Panel 2 – Bot or Not: Code, Courts, and Creditors
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Panel 3 – Code Blue: Checking the Pulse on health Care Filings
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Panel 4 – Exercise in Achieving Effective Settlements: Debates
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IWIRC @ III 2025

Sao Paulo, Brazil

June 6-7, 2025

Panel 1 – Panel Discussion: Technical Session on Mediation
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Panel 2 – Mock Case Presentation
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Panel 3 – Exercise in Achieving Effective Settlements: Working Groups
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Panel 4 – Exercise in Achieving Effective Settlements: Debates
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IWIRC's 22nd Annual Spring Conference

Washington, DC

April 23-24, 2025

Panel 1 – Ethics Matter: Ethical Dilemmas in Insolvency Situations, Turnarounds, and Restructurings
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Panel 2 – International Venue Selection
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Panel 3 – Alternative Lending: Litigation Finance, Merchant Cash Advances, and More – What Works and What Does Not
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IWIRC @ INSOL 2025 International Conference

Hong Kong, China

March 20, 2025

Panel 1 – Beyond the Numbers
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Panel 2 – Technical Panel on Mediation
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Panel 3 – Have you Fallen into the Likeability Trap?
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2024

IWIRC's 31st Annual Fall Conference

Seattle, Washington

September 17-18, 2024

Panel 1 – Working 9 to 5 (& Every Minute in Between): A Discussion of Labor & Employment Issues In Bankruptcy
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Panel 2 – Supply Chain Issues in Bankruptcy After COVID-19: A Practical Toolkit
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Panel 3 – Grab your Umbrella, We’re About to Make It Rain in Seattle
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IWIRC's 21st Annual Spring Conference

Washington, DC

April 17-18, 2024

Panel 1 – Where in the World is the Global Economy & Restructuring Profession Heading?
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Panel 2 – When the Tax Collector Comes Calling
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Panel 3 – You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: How to Build Your Personal Board of Directors
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2023

IWIRC's 30th Annual Fall Conference

Austin, Texas

October 10-11, 2023

Panel 1 – PAST: The Evolution of the Restructuring Practice & IWIRC Over the Last 30 Years
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Panel 2 – PRESENT: Not Your Same Old Crypto Rigmarole
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Panel 3 – FUTURE: A Glimpse into the Future: AI, the Metaverse, and the Insolvency Profession
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IWIRC @ INSOL 2023 International Conference

Tokyo, Japan

September 13-14, 2023

Panel 1 – Bank Insolvencies: Industry Impact Six Months Later
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Panel 2 – The Fear Factor: Recognizing and Managing Fear in the Profession
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Panel 3 – Global Asset Recovery
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IWIRC's 20th Annual Spring Conference

Washington, DC

April 19-20, 2023

Panel 1 – Bankruptcy & Fraud
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Panel 2 – Building Your Brand
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Panel 3 – Current State of the Economy and a Look Ahead
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2022

IWIRC's 29th Annual Fall Conference

Orlando, FL

October 18-19, 2022

Panel 1 – What Event Practitioner Should Know About Current Tech
Panel 2 – Key Trends in Cross-Board Asset Recovery

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IWIRC's 19th Annual Spring Conference

Washington, DC

April 27-18, 2022

Panel 1 – Harnessing the Power of Diversity: A Global Narrative
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Panel 2 – Mass Torts Panel
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2021

IWIRC's 28th Annual Fall Conference

Indianapolis, Indiana

October 5-6, 2021

Panel 1 – Issues with Missing Links in the Supply Chain
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Panel 2 – Recent Trends Related to Commerical Real Estate Bankruptcy
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IWIRC's 18th Annual Spring Conference

Virtual

April 26 - May 27, 2021

International Women of Mystery: Opening Reception and Networking Trivia
Demystifying IWIRC Leadership
Demystifying Rainmaking
Demystifying Taking the Bench
Where in the World is IWIRC Leading? Closing Event: Trivia and Networking

Women at the Forefront of International Insolvency Symposium

Virtual

March 1 - March 8, 2021

When in Rome: A Comparative Look at Fiduciaries Around the Globe
What Colour is Your (Rescue Financing) Parachute? : Examining the Hues in SE Asia
Analysis of New Insolvency Legislation in Europe
Treasure Hunt: Clues for a Successful Bankruptcy and Asset Recovery Case
Judicial Women Around the World Discuss the Current Status of Litigation in Courts
International Women’s Day: Leadership Panel

2019

IWIRC's 26th Annual Fall Conference

Washington, DC

October 29-30, 2019

Panel 1 – Rights Offerings in Chapter 11 Cases and Cross-border Deals
Panel 2 – A Game Plan for Litigating and Negotiating with the Government

IWIRC's 16th Annual Spring Conference

Washington, DC

April 10-11, 2019

Panel 1 – A View From Over the Hedge
Panel 2 – Roundtable Discussions: Mentorship for the Modern Woman and Imposter Syndrome – It’s Just in Your Head
Panel 3 – Stand By! Behind the Scenes of Media Bankruptcies

2018

IWIRC's 25th Annual Fall Conference

San Antonio, TX

October 27-28, 2018

Panel 1 – “Broken Bonds” – Navigating Indenture Trustee Issues in the Default World
Panel 2 – Keynote Speaker Ashley Eckstein, Her Universe
Panel 3 – Being on a Board Without Getting Nailed: The Ins and Outs of Board Membership

15th Annual Spring Conference

Washington, DC

April 18-19, 2018

Panel 1 – Please, Please Release Me!
Panel 2 – Schemes of Arrangement

2017

IWIRC's 24th Annual Fall Conference

Las Vegas, NV

October 7-8, 2017

Panel 1 – Navigating the Rough Waters of Distressed Shipping and Offshore Sectors
Panel 2 – Show me the Money: Asset Identification and Recovery in International Insolvencies

IWIRC's 14th Annual Spring Conference

Washington, DC

April 19-20, 2017

Panel 1 – Real Issues and Opportunities in Retail Insolvencies
Panel 2 – Through the Looking Glass: Views from the C-Suite
Panel 3 – Aligning Your Conference and Career Goals

2016

IWIRC's 23rd Annual Fall Conference

San Francisco, CA

October 25-26, 2016

Panel 1 – International Investors – Where in the World is the Money Coming From?
Panel 2 – The Dissection of a Ponzi Scheme

13th Annual Spring Conference

Washington, DC

April 13-14, 2016

Panel 1 – Global Insolvency Issues
Panel 2 – Networking Can Be Fun!

2015

IWIRC's 22nd Annual Fall Conference

Miami, FL

September 26-27, 2015

Panel 1 – Keeping the Light On: Challenges Facing the Energy Industry
Panel 2 – From Detroit to Puerto Rico: Chapter 9’s Role in Changing Government

IWIRC's 12th Annual Spring Conference

Washington, DC

April 15-16, 2015

Panel 1 – Prepping for the Pitch
Panel 2 – Who Says It’s A Man’s World? How Women Can Take Charge of the Conversation

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