Programme
08.30 – 9:15
Registration, networking and exhibition
09:15 – 09:30
Welcome and introduction
Conference chair

Arun Chauhan
09.30 – 09.40
Main sponsor welcome
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Speakers

Paul Barnard

Sandra Saadi
09.40 – 10.25
AI and deepfake
In this session, we will explore the threat that AI possesses and the new ways that fraud can appear in our daily lives, with a specific focus on how voice cloning can be used easily by fraudsters.
Speaker

Oliver Buckley
10.25 – 10.55
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
10:55 – 11:55
Fraud or fine
How do you know that luxury goods are what they say they are? Whether you are buying them IRL or in the Metaverse, this session will explore the world of counterfeit luxury goods.
10:55 – 11:55
Disrupting rogue companies and directors
In this session our speakers from the ICO and PKF GM will discuss how the ICO exercises their full creditors’ rights under the insolvency legislation to obstruct and disrupt rogue directors of companies fined for breaching direct marketing regulations (nuisance calls and messages). The speakers will also highlight the positive effects of collaboration with other agencies and liquidators.
Speakers
Speakers
11:55 – 12:55
International collaboration
This session will focus on collaboration in the framework of international insolvencies, with a focus on the retrieval of assets that have been moved abroad, as well as on fraud and liability proceedings against administrators and third parties.
Speakers
Speakers
12.55 – 13.55
Lunch, networking and exhibition
13.55 – 14.35
The tools of the future
New developments in tech do not all need to be scary. Join our speakers as they demonstrate the ways that AI is being used to stop fraud.
Speaker

Glen Marr

Manjit Rana
14.35 – 15.25
A failure to protect the public purse
What happens when public bodies take a risk with money for the public. This Panel will dive into the recent case of Thurrock council and the money they lost to an alleged fraudster. With an overview of the case from those who helped uncover it and a look in the future, this panel will aim to show us the areas of failing and answer the question: how do we stop this happening again?
Speakers

Alan Bryce

Frances Coulson

Gavin Cunningham

James Hurley
15.25 – 15.40
Refreshments, networking and exhibition
15.40 – 15.55
‘Failure to prevent fraud’ guidance
Our speaker will be discussing the government’s failure to prevent fraud guidance, including what it contains and what it means for businesses.
Speakers

Penny Dunbabin
15.55 – 16.45
Is this the near future of fraud?
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, along with the Failure to Prevent Fraud and the Online Safety Bill, represent the latest legislative efforts in combating fraud and cybercrime. As we prepare to navigate this evolving landscape our experts will explore a pivotal question: Will these measures prove effective?
Speakers

Tracey Carpenter

James Gliddon

Carmel King

Andrew Penhale

Lana Sinelnikova
16.45 – 17.00
Update: The Post Office Scandal
We will revisit the pivotal discussions from 2022, where a dedicated panel tirelessly championed justice for those impacted by the Post Office/Horizon Scandal. In a compelling update, we will delve into the developments of the past two years surrounding this case, shedding light on the progress made and unveiling the tangible results that are shaping the narrative today. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain insight into this ongoing pursuit of justice and its profound implications.
Speaker

Kay Linnell
17:00 – 18:00
Networking reception
All conference attendees are welcome to attend an informal networking reception after the technical programme has finished.