Forward Thinking conference 2023 – call for papers
The Insolvency Service’s policy and technical conference returns for a third year and we’re inviting interested parties to submit abstracts of papers.
Following the success of last year’s Forward Thinking conference held at Nottingham Trent University, the Insolvency Service is planning the next conference on Friday 10 November 2023 to be held at University of Liverpool.
Papers on all insolvency related matters will be considered, though our website highlights the subject matters which will be particularly welcomed.
We want to provide a platform for insolvency academic research and technical discussions while facilitating a stronger link between academia, the insolvency sector and policy makers, and encourage feedback from interested parties.
Call for papers
We’re now inviting scholars, researchers, postgraduate students, insolvency practitioners, the legal profession and anyone else with an interest in insolvency law and related technical matters to submit their abstracts for a paper for presenting at the conference.
The Insolvency Service welcomes submissions in all areas of personal or corporate insolvency, whether UK or international in focus
At this stage, we would like you to submit an abstract of the paper with a maximum of 500 words only. The deadline for submission of abstracts is Friday 21 July.
For selected papers, the final draft will need to be submitted by Friday 29 September ready to be presented at the conference venue in person.
Research submissions will be considered by a panel of insolvency law academics and representatives from the Insolvency Service. Technical submissions will be considered by a panel of Insolvency Service representatives.
Conference format
We expect the conference to feature about 8 papers. Speakers will have approximately 20 minutes to present their paper, with additional time for questions from those at the event and online delegates.
By submitting an abstract, you agree to attend the conference in person, and that if your papers is selected for presentation that it will be published online, hosted by the Insolvency Service.
Submission of Abstracts
If you wish to submit an abstract, it must be a maximum 500 words. Please send it to: conference@insolvency.gov.uk.
Your covering email should include:
- whether you are submitting a research paper or a technical issue
- your name
- firm/affiliation/role (where applicable)
- telephone number
These details will be removed when the abstract is forwarded to the panel for consideration. Please ensure the abstract does not contain information or acknowledgments that could reveal your identity, firm or affiliation.
Further Information
if you have any queries, please contact conference@insolvency.gov.uk.