MALG Conference 2025 Programme
Evolving Together: The Changing Landscape of Debt Policy
Further details on speakers and sessions available soon!
| Exhibition area | Banking Hall | Sterling Suite | |
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| 09.00 - 09.45 | Registration, networking, and exhibition | ||
| 09.45 - 10.00 | Welcome and intro from MALG CEO Bob Winnington plus special guest Abigail Marshall Katung, former Lord Mayor of Leeds | ||
| 10.00 - 10.30 | Keynote Presentation: Lee Healey, IncomeMAX Sponsored by: Bristow & Sutor | ||
| 10.30 - 11.00 | Regulatory 'Fireside Chat' with Alison Walters, Financial Conduct Authority | ||
| 11.00 - 11.30 | Networking and exhibition break | ||
| 11.30 - 12.30 | Breakout 1a: The Changing Nature of Public Sector Debt Collection: Considering Ability to Pay Chair: Kevin Shaw, Money and Pensions Service Panellists: Chris Nichols, Enforcement Conduct Board Kiri Adams, Christians Against Poverty Adam Butler, StepChange Other tbc | Breakout 1b: Fintech Showcase: Innovative and Cutting-Edge Solutions for Supporting Financial Resilience and Financial Capability Compere: Kirsty McKenna, Fintech Scotland Speakers: Ren Hooi, Lightning Reach Rob Tyrell, Haboo Money Cat Divers, National Support Network |
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| 12.35 - 13.15 | MALG Podcast LIVE Liz Barclay, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Lead, Institute of Directors | ||
| 13.15 - 14.15 | Lunch, networking and exhibition | ||
| 14.15 - 15.15 | Breakout 2a: Financial Inclusion: Rebuilding Creditworthiness after Economic Abuse and other Financial Difficulties Chair: Genevieve Richardson, StepChange Panellists: Sam Smethers, Surviving Economic Abuse Karen Perrier, Money Advice Plus John Webb, Experian Other tbc | Breakout 2b: MALG Members Friday Forum LIVE: The Future of Consumer Protection Led by: Jason Wassell, Consumer Credit Trade Association Meg van Rooyen, Money Advice Trust Isobel Crosse, Santander |
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| 15.15 - 15.30 | Comfort Break | ||
| 15.30 - 16.30 | Better Together: Artificial Intelligence - Technology in Tandem with Humans Chair: Bob Winnington, MALG Panellists: Mackenzie Howe, Atheni AI Mark Pearce, Wyser Rachel Curtis, Inicio AI Stuart Pearson, Citizens Advice | ||
| 16.30 | Closing Remarks from MALG Chair Fiona Hoyle and Bob's Farewell Drinks Reception Sponsored by: Trustfolio Ltd |