EWI Annual Conference 2025

Webinar

20 Jun 2025

9:30AM - 4:15PM

EWI's Online Conference brings together Expert Witnesses, Solicitors, Barristers and eminent Judges to discuss the key issues facing the expert community.

This conference is aimed at:

  • New experts looking to develop their understanding of key issues
  • Experienced experts looking to develop their practice
  • Those who work with or instruct experts

As Expert Witnesses come under continual scrutiny in the courts, this year’s conference will provide essential insight and practical advice to help you further develop your knowledge and skills, get instructed, and win repeat business. We will hear from senior members of the judiciary, Solicitors, and experienced experts as we reflect on important legal updates and ethical issues and consider what instructing parties are looking for. You will also be able to participate in a range of practical interactive sessions and discussions which will enable you to reflect on your practice.

 

Programme

 

Time

Conference Programme

9.15

Signing into Zoom available

9.30

 

Welcome and opening remarks

Conference Chair, Kitty St Aubyn

9.40

 

 

 

 

Opening keynote: Expert Witness: How to be a witness as well as an expert 

Lady Rose, Justice of the Supreme Court, The Right Hon Lady Rose of Colmworth, DBE

 

10.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lessons from the Courts– Panel discussion

This judiciary led panel discussion will highlight current issues and lessons learnt.

 

Panel chair: John Taggart

Panellists: HHJ Emma Kelly, The Honourable Mr Justice Rajah, Andrew Perfect, and more to be announced.

 

 

 

11.05

Morning Break

11.25

 

 

 

 

Shaping the Future of Expert Evidence – Panel discussion

Hear from experts and legal professionals discuss approaches to future proofing expert evidence.

 

Panel chair: Dr Kathryn Newns FEWI (Cert)

Panellists: Richard Edwards, Dr Raman Sakhuja, and Ruth Dooley

12.25

Lunch Break

1.10

 

 

 

 

 

The Rise and Relevance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – Panel discussion

The panel of experts and legal professionals examine the rise and relevance of ADR and what it means for Expert Witnesses from all professions.

 

Panel chair: Stathis Maliakis

Panellists: Lady Justice Asplin, Rod Appleyard, Heather Rogers and Karen Gough

2.10

Afternoon Break

2.25

 

 

 

Legal update

 

Sean Mosby, EWI’s Policy Manager provides an update on some of the latest cases.

2.50

 

AI & The Expert Witness
Richard Marshall 

 

3.30

Closing keynote: Expert Witnesses - vital participants in civil justice 

Lord Justice Birss


4.00


Conference chair closing remarks





CPD: 6 hours (full day), 3 hours (half day)

 

Booking Prices

Full day

Members £150

Non-members £200

Half day

Members £90  

Non-members £110
 		   
    
    

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Training and Events - Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations received more than 50 business days prior to the event – A full refund will be given.
  • Cancellations received 26 -50 business days prior to the event – A 75% refund will be given.
  • Cancellations received 16-25 business days prior to the event – A 50% refund will be given.
  • Cancellations received less than 15 business days prior to the event – no refund will be given.

Please note, any delegates who do not attend on the day will not receive a refund.  Access to the event will be denied if payment in advance has not been made. Online events are recorded and will be made available to delegates for two years from the date of the event.

The EWI reserve the right to cancel any event with a minimum of 3 business days’ notice and will provide a full refund to delegates.

Code of Conduct
The Expert Witness Institute (EWI) is committed to providing an inclusive, safe and harassment free event for participants (members and non-members) and speakers regardless of disability, race, gender identity, religion and any characteristics as outlined in The Equality Act 2010. If you witness or experience harassment, please speak to a member of the team immediately so that the issue can be investigated and if necessary, steps can be taken to remove the participant(s).

Disclaimer

Event content is provided to members and non-members of the Expert Witness Institute in support of their work. It represents the Institute’s view of good practice in a particular area, and members are not obliged to follow it. It does not constitute legal or professional advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice. Whilst care has been taken to ensure that the content is accurate, up to date, and useful, the Expert Witness Institute will not accept any legal liability in relation to it. If specific advice or information is required, then a suitably qualified professional should be consulted.

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