MALG Conference 2025 Programme
Evolving Together: The Changing Landscape of Debt Policy
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| 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: Evolving Together: The Cost of Life – and Why Your Work Matters Lee Healey, IncomeMAX Sponsored by: Bristow and 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 Mike Bond, Department for Work & Pensions | 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 Plus - Lived Experience Experts | Breakout 2b) MALG Members Friday Forum LIVE: The Future of Consumer Protection Contributors: Mick McAteer, Economic and Social Justice Advocate Isobel Crosse, Santander Meg van Rooyen, Money Advice Trust Matt Vaughan Wilson, Citizens Advice Sponsored by: PRA Group |
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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: Mark Pearce, Wyser Victoria Oliver, Inicio AI Stuart Pearson, Citizens Advice Savannah Price, Serene | ||
| 16.30 | Closing Remarks from MALG Chair Fiona Hoyle and Bob's Farewell Drinks Reception Sponsored by: Trustfolio Ltd |