The State of Private Enforcement in Europe
Plenary Session The State of Private Enforcement in Europe A discussion among members of national lawyer associations of France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy Wednesday 25th September h. 10:30-11:30 (CET) Managed by Traditionally IP rights and competition have been considered as conflicting policies. IP rights create monopolies, which is what competition aims at preventing. […]
Walking tour – Pantheon, Bernini, and hidden treasures
Social Event Wednesday 25th September h. 18:30 (CET) Sponsored by Meeting point: 6:30 pm Largo Ascianghi After a short panoramic tour by bus along the Tiber river, join a spectacular walking tour in the historic city center of the Eternal City. We’ll wonder of one the most perfect building of ancient times, the Pantheon, replicated […]
Defining Relevant Markets: New Approaches and Practical Implications
Parallel Session Thursday 26th September h. 11:30-12:15 (CET) Managed by This panel will explore the European Commission’s updated guidelines on market definition and recent case law. Speakers will examine – from both a legal and an economic perspective – the expanded focus on non-price factors such as innovation, quality, and sustainability, along with the implications […]
Young Talent Competition Award
Plenary Session Young Talent Competition Award Wednesday 25th September h.17:00 – 18:30 (CET) YTCA 2024: Finalists Below you find the best three proposals shortlisted for the Young Talent Competition Award. AI Start-ups and Competition Emilie Feyler Download the summary of the research proposal Upstream Collusion and Vertical Contracting: US CannedTuna Cartel Nikiforos […]
Closing remarks
Social Event Friday 27th September h.12:15-12:30 (CET) Sponsored by
Coffee break
Social Event Wednesday 25th September h.15:45-16:15 (CET) Sponsored by
Lunch
Social Event Wednesday 25th September h.12:45-14:00 (CET) Sponsored by
Coffee break
Social Event Wednesday 25th September h.15:45-16:15 (CET) Sponsored by
Coffee break
Social Event Wednesday 25th September h.15:45-16:15 (CET) Sponsored by
Lunch
Social Event Wednesday 25th September h.12:45-14:00 (CET) Sponsored by
Coffee break
Social Event Wednesday 25th September h.11:30-12:00 (CET) Sponsored by
A new EU Single Market for a larger world
Plenary Session A new EU Single Market for a larger world Wednesday 25th September h.09:30-10:30 (CET) The Plenary Session will be held by Enrico Letta and will focus on his recently published report, Much More Than a Market, which provides his perspective on the future of the European Single Market. The report was commissioned by […]
Welcome address
Social Event Thursday 26th September h. 18:30 (CET) Sponsored by Meeting point: 6:30 pm Largo Ascianghi A charming walk along the most interesting places of Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto. See with us the old medieval synagogue of the Jewish community that has resided here since the Augustan age, walk on the marvellous Roman bridges […]
Registration
Social Event Thursday 26th September h. 18:30 (CET) Sponsored by Meeting point: 6:30 pm Largo Ascianghi A charming walk along the most interesting places of Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto. See with us the old medieval synagogue of the Jewish community that has resided here since the Augustan age, walk on the marvellous Roman bridges […]
Networking aperitif
Social Event Thursday 26th September h. 18:30 (CET) Sponsored by Meeting point: 6:30 pm Largo Ascianghi A charming walk along the most interesting places of Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto. See with us the old medieval synagogue of the Jewish community that has resided here since the Augustan age, walk on the marvellous Roman bridges […]
Poster Session
Social Event Thursday 26th September h. 18:30 (CET) Sponsored by Meeting point: 6:30 pm Largo Ascianghi A charming walk along the most interesting places of Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto. See with us the old medieval synagogue of the Jewish community that has resided here since the Augustan age, walk on the marvellous Roman bridges […]
Opening LCF24
Social Event Thursday 26th September h. 18:30 (CET) Sponsored by Meeting point: 6:30 pm Largo Ascianghi A charming walk along the most interesting places of Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto. See with us the old medieval synagogue of the Jewish community that has resided here since the Augustan age, walk on the marvellous Roman bridges […]
Labour markets: Expanding the Scope of Competition Policy?
Parallel Session Labour markets: Expanding the Scope of Competition Policy? Wednesday 25th September h. 12:00-12:45 (CET) Managed by Labour markets have become a topic of debate and special interest among competition authorities, policymakers and businesses in numerous jurisdictions. Cases involving anticompetitive agreements in labour markets have made the headlines in various jurisdictions, including Türkiye. The […]
Artificial intelligence, pricing algorithms and antitrust
Parallel Session Wednesday 25th September h. 16:15-17:00 (CET) Managed by The growing use of pricing algorithms by businesses poses competition law and policy challenges that are under the radar of antitrust agencies, courts and legislators. The panel will discuss recent developments at EU, US and national levels. Chair Alessandro Boso CarettaPartner, DLA Piper Speakers Chiara […]
What agenda for the new commissioner for competition?
Parallel Session Wednesday 25th September h. 12:00-12:45 (CET) Managed by In this panel we will discuss the challenges that the new Commissioner will likely encounter, as well as the objectives that he/she should prioritize in her new powerful role within the Commission. Chair Mario Todino Partner, Jones Day Speakers Francesca Micheletti Senior competition correspondent, Politico […]
Walking tour – Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto
Social Event Thursday 26th September h. 18:30 (CET) Sponsored by Meeting point: 6:30 pm Largo Ascianghi A charming walk along the most interesting places of Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto. See with us the old medieval synagogue of the Jewish community that has resided here since the Augustan age, walk on the marvellous Roman bridges […]
Merger control: Navigating complex deals from conception to clearance
Parallel Session Thursday 26th September h. 15:00-15:45 (CET) Managed by Competition authorities attracted significant attention for their intervention in M&A-deals. The merger control environment is becoming ever more complex with lengthier reviews, novel theories of harm, increased intervention and the need to navigate multiple competition authorities around the world. This session will focus on recent […]
The Law and Economics of merger control in the face of AI and FinTech
Parallel Session Friday 27th September h. 10:00-10:45 (CET) Managed by This session explores how AI and FinTech pose specific challenges to merger control, emphasizing the Law and Economics angles. As common ownership in FinTech markets grows, it uniquely impacts competition and innovation. Additionally, non-horizontal mergers that aggregate consumer data raise new antitrust concerns. The session […]
Latest developments in antitrust – what is keeping in-house counsels awake at night
Parallel Session Friday 27th September h. 10:00-10:45 (CET) Managed by This session will explore the latest antitrust issues that in-house counsels should be aware of. We will examine key enforcement trends, including those concerning sustainability and employment, and discuss topics such as leniency programmes, foreign investment scrutiny, and current challenges in merger control Chair Francesca […]
FSR: one year on
Parallel Session Wednesday 25th September h. 15:00-15:45 (CET) Managed by The Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) represents a groundbreaking legislative framework, integrating a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses elements from merger control, state aid, and trade regulation. Its core objective is to safeguard the integrity of the European Union’s internal market by preventing distortions caused by subsidies […]
Networking aperitif – Chiostro
Social Event Thursday 25th September h. 19:00 (CET) Sponsored by The Aperitif, sponsored by our Platinum Partner “ACTECON”, will take place at the Chiostro del Bramante in Via Arco della Pace, 5. The Chiostro del Bramante, a highlight of Renaissance architecture in Rome, was designed by Donato Bramante (1444-1515) after he moved from Milan following […]
Cartel Damages Quantification: How do European Courts assess overcharges?
Parallel Session Thursday 26th September h. 15:00-15:45 (CET) Managed by Private enforcement has resulted in several recent decisions on quantum. Some courts use a broad axe approach, others come up with more refined numbers. What is the role of economic experts, what presumptions can courts rely on, how do parties and judges overcome practical challenges? […]
Digital Antitrust Enforcement
Parallel Session Digital Antitrust Enforcement Wednesday 25th September h. 15:00-15:45 (CET) Managed by Our session will aim at providing some critical reflections on some of the multiple issues and challenges arising in the context of digital antitrust enforcement, with an overview on how different jurisdictions have come to deal with some of the issues in the […]
Competition Authority Roundtable
Plenary Session Competition Authority Roundtable Friday 27th September h.11:00-12:00 (CET) Senior representatives of NCAs discuss the most relevant enforcement activities carried out by their agencies in the recent past, any new pieces of legislation or soft law that have just come into force and of which all stakeholders should be aware, and their enforcement priorities […]
Competition Authority Roundtable
Plenary Session Competition Authority Roundtable Wednesday 25th September h.14:00-15:00 (CET) Senior representatives of NCAs discuss the most relevant enforcement activities carried out by their agencies in the recent past, any new pieces of legislation or soft law that have just come into force and of which all stakeholders should be aware, and their enforcement priorities […]
Digital Platforms and Competition
Plenary Session Digital Platforms and Competition Thursday 26th September h.14:00-15:00 (CET) The session will explore critical issues and technological applications affecting marketplace platforms. The speakers will address regulatory concerns such as third-party seller commissions, self-preferencing, the sale of platform-owned products, and restrictions on alternative payment systems for app developers. Additionally, they will discuss the implications […]
Economics and the Enforcement of Exclusionary Abuse
Plenary Session Economics and the Enforcement of Exclusionary Abuse Thursday 26th September h.16:15 – 17:15 (CET) The European Commission (EC) is about to issue Guidelines on exclusionary abuses. This presentation will discuss how economics can and should be used to inform a sound and effects-based approach in the enforcement of Article 102 TFEU. In particular, […]
Interactions between FDI and Merger Control scrutinies in M&A transactions
Parallel Session Interactions between FDI and Merger Control scrutinies in M&A transactions Thursday 26th September h. 15:00-15:45 (CET) Managed by The panel will address from an operational perspective the interactions between the regulation of foreign direct investment control by governments and the regulation of merger control by competition authorities. Particular attention will be devoted to […]
Cartels Enforcement: global trends and compliance considerations
Parallel Session Cartels Enforcement: global trends and compliance considerations Wednesday 25th September h. 15:00-15:45 (CET) Managed by This session will focus on recent global trends in cartels enforcement and practical compliance considerations companies should think about in order to be prepared for antitrust investigations. The panel will discuss substantive issues competition authorities are focusing on […]
Exploring Aspects of the State of Competition in the EU
Plenary Session Exploring Aspects of the State of Competition in the EU Thursday 26th September h.09:30-11:00 (CET) There is growing evidence that over the past few decades competition across markets in the EU may have weakened: industry concentration and markups appear to have increased, while the gap between market leaders and followers seems to have […]
Cross-border competition law enforcement from the viewpoint of developing countries
Parallel Session Cross-border competition law enforcement from the viewpoint of developing countries Thursday 26th September h.17:15-18:00 (CET) Managed by The increasing interconnection of economies and globalization call for more importance of addressing and reviewing anticompetitive practices and mergers which may have cross-border effects on competition. Some competition authorities of developing countries have been very active in […]
Intellectual Property and Competition: Friends or Foes?
Parallel Session Intellectual Property and Competition: Friends or Foes? Thursday 26th September h. 17:15-18:00 (CET) Managed by Traditionally IP rights and competition have been considered as conflicting policies. IP rights create monopolies, which is what competition aims at preventing. The relationship between the two policies, however, is more complex than that. This panel will discuss the […]
Does competition law need new instruments?
Parallel Session Does competition law need new instruments? Thursday 26th September h.17:15-18:00 (CET) Managed by A new trend has emerged where national competition authorities are given additional tools, alongside the regular prohibitions, to address structural competition problems in certain markets. In the UK, such powers in the form of market inquiries have existed since 2002. […]
Dealing with competition authorities’ increasing powers & bureaucracy – an in-house perspective
Parallel Session Dealing with competition authorities’ increasing powers & bureaucracy – an in-house perspective Wednesday 25th September h.16:15-17:00 (CET) Managed by The panel will share experience of in-house counsels with recent increasing powers of competition authorities through several tools, including sector inquiries, merger below thresholds, FSR and DMA. Chair Philippe CroeneAntitrust Compliance Counsel, Eni Spa […]
Navigating abuse of dominance in pharmaceutical and medical devices sector in Greek Jurisdiction
Parallel Session Navigating abuse of dominance in pharmaceutical and medical devices sector in Greek Jurisdiction Wednesday 25th September h. 16:15-17:00 (CET) Managed by The session will focus on the conflicting approaches adopted in the context of public and private enforcement, especially in cases of refusal of supply and parallel exports restrictions, premised on recent case […]
Shaping the Future: A New Era for EU Below-Threshold Mergers
Parallel Session Shaping the Future: A New Era for EU Below-Threshold Mergers Wednesday 25th September h. 12:00-12:45 (CET) Managed by The panel, moderated by Matteo Beretta, and with Riccardo Tremolada, Laura Tresoldi and Salvatore Branca, will discuss the most recent developments at the EU a national level regarding the assessment of below-threshold mergers and their […]
Funding and Litigating Private Damages Claims: What Have We Learned so Far?
Parallel Session Funding and Litigating Private Damages Claims: What Have We Learned so Far? Thursday 26th September h. 11:30-12:15 (CET) Managed by Experts will convene and share their insights into private antitrust litigation in the European and cross border contexts. Their discussion will explore the opportunities and challenges encountered by claimants and their funders. Drawing […]
