IWIRC Europe Annual Conference - Paris - 25 September 2026
About this Event
Set in the heart of Paris at DLA Piper's prestigious offices, this unmissable event brings together the brightest minds in insolvency, restructuring, asset recovery and finance from across the European region and around the globe - an inspiring fusion of cutting-edge insight, dynamic discussion and exceptional networking opportunities.
The full conference programme is available below.
We cannot wait to welcome you to Paris this September. Come for the content, stay for the connections and leave with the insights that will help shape your practice.
Interested in sponsorship?
A range of packages and opportunities are available. To find out more, please contact Amita Chohan at [email protected] or Flavia Pezzetta at [email protected].
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome Reception & Networking Breakfast
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Host: Flavia Pezzetta, Co-Chair, IWIRC Europe
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:25 AM
Macroeconomic outlook and the AI revolution
Host: Micaella Feldstein, Tech & Data Analyst, Natixis
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
The Art of Decision Making and Negotiation
Host: Speakers TBC
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:40 PM
Keynote Address
Info: Speaker TBC
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PM
IWIRC Europe Lens: Perspectives from Across the Region
Host: Speakers TBC
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Networking Coffee Break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Roundtables - Part 1
Host: Speakers TBC
Info: Running concurrently, these roundtables put you in the room where it happens. Choose the one that speaks to you: (i) Restructuring - ‘Consensual preventing’ restructuring proceedings; (ii) Asset Tracing & Recovery - Asset tracing for IPs: Identification of assets. Opportunities and pitfalls of cross-border pre-trial investigations; or (iii) Insolvency Litigation - Liabilities and duties of management (directors) of distressed companies.
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Roundtables - Part 2
Host: Speakers TBC
Info: Running concurrently, these roundtables put you in the room where it happens. Choose the one that speaks to you: (i) Restructuring - EU 2019/1023 Directive on Restructuring and Insolvency: focus on Restructuring plans; (ii) Asset Tracing & Recovery - Asset recovery: Forum shopping, forum running: the best place of jurisdiction for IPs vs. (non)legitimate tactics of defense of individual creditors and wrongdoers; or (iii) Insolvency Litigation - Litigation risk and valuation of estate claims.
🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Flavia Pezzetta, Co-Chair, IWIRC Europe
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
An Exclusive Evening at the Opéra Garnier
Info: The perfect finale to a remarkable day.
Step behind the velvet curtain and into one of the world's most breathtaking architectural masterpieces. Our exclusive private guided tour of the legendary Opéra Garnier invites you to explore the magnificent public areas of the Palais Garnier accompanied by passionate guides who will share fascinating insights and anecdotes helping you better understand the history, architecture and decor of this 19th-century theatrical masterpiece at the heart of Haussmannian Paris.
Reserved exclusively for our delegates, this experience offers a rare and privileged glimpse into a world of unrivalled beauty - the perfect way to close an extraordinary day in the City of Light.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
EUR 50.00 to EUR 250.00
