BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Competition & Innovation Lab - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Competition & Innovation Lab X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Competition & Innovation Lab REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251114T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T061152Z UID:3058-1763121600-1763125200@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:AI & Antitrust Webinar Series Part 1 - AI Collusion: Comparative/International Approaches DESCRIPTION:This three-part AI and Antitrust Enforcement Webinar Series will bring together leading experts to examine the current state and challenges of artificial intelligence to antitrust and enforcement across jurisdictions\, focusing on collusion and price discrimination. The Webinar aims to foster a rich\, comparative discussion of how AI technologies challenge and inform modern antitrust frameworks worldwide. \nThe series began on November 14 at 12 PM ET with Part I: AI Collusion – Comparative and International Approaches\, focusing on how AI-enabled coordination is treated outside the United States\, with particular attention to Europe\, Latin America\, and public procurement contexts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: Mariana Camacho  \nPanelists:o Giorgiana Pop (The World Bank Group)o Mihaly Fazekas (Central European University)o Pablo Márquez (Ad hoc Justice of the Colombian Constitutional Court and Partner at Veria Asesores)o Amanda Athaye (Professor and Consultant at Pinheiro Neto Advogados\, Brazil) URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/ai-antitrust-webinar-series-part-1-ai-collusion-comparative-international-approaches/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States CATEGORIES:AI Policy & Regulation,Competition Law & Economics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/adobestock_1401743551-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251113T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T183032Z UID:3550-1763042400-1763049600@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:The Future of European Competitiveness DESCRIPTION:Professor Philippe Aghion\, Chair at the College de France and Senior Fellow of the GW Competition & Innovation Lab\, moderated a debate between French President Emmanuel Macron and Mario Draghi\, former President of the European Central Bank\, following the publication of the Draghi Report.  \nOn Wednesday\, Mario Draghi\, former President of the European Central Bank\, and French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a crucial message to the EU\, warning of the urgent need for Europe to strengthen its economic independence. Speaking in an hour-long conversation at the esteemed Collège de France in Paris\, Draghi and Macron underscored the importance of proactive EU preparation to navigate an anticipated second wave of global trade tensions. \nAddressing the possibility of a renewed trade conflict involving the United States and China\, the leaders emphasized the risk that Europe could be drawn in as an unintended victim if it remains unprepared. Their message was clear: Europe must stand resilient and strategically self-sufficient to withstand the ripple effects of shifting global trade dynamics\, ensuring the EU’s economic stability and influence on the world stage. \nPolitico covered the roundtable here.  URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/the-future-of-european-competitiveness/ LOCATION:The George Washington University\, Jack Morton Auditorium\, 805 21st St.\, NW\, WA\, 20052\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/adobestock_394781421_1-1-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251107T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251107T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T061207Z UID:3221-1762506000-1762538400@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Next-Generation Regulation: Competition Law in the Digital\, Intelligent\, & Sustainable Economy DESCRIPTION:In an era defined by digital transformation\, environmental urgency\, innovation and artificial intelligence\, competition law faces unprecedented challenges. This one-day international conference\, co-organized by the GW Competition & Innovation Lab and the Bogazici University Innovation and Competition Based Development Studies Research Center\, brought together academics\, practitioners\, regulators\, and private sector representatives to explore how competition policy must adapt to safeguard innovation\, sustainability\, and market fairness. Sessions focused on digital markets\, AI enforcement\, and green cooperation\, and they drew from recent decisions by the TCA\, EC and global regulatory developments. The event fostered dialogue on the practical design of next-generation regulation that balances economic efficiency with societal values. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM\nRegistration and Welcome Coffee\n\n\n9:30 AM\n\nWelcoming RemarksDr. Asli Helvacioglu (Bogazici University) \nDr. Hanna Stakheyeva (GW Competition & Innovation Lab) \nProfessor Aurelien Portuese (George Washington University) \n\n\n\n10:00 AM\n\nOpening Keynote – “The Future of Competition Law in a Rapidly Changing Global Order \nAntonio Capobianco (Deputy Head of the Competition Division\, OECD)\n\n\n10:30 AM\n\nSession 1: Competition in the Digital Economy Moderator: Dr. Asli Helvacioglu (Bogazici University) \n\nFeatured speech: “Platform Power and Digital Regulation: Global Lessons\, Local Realities” by Esin Aygun (Turkish Competition Authority)\nPanelists: Dr Zeynep Ayata (Istanbul Policy Center/Sabanci University)\, Selcuk Yilmaz (TCA)\, Can Saricicek (ACTECON)\, Natasha Afinogenova (Google)\, Cavit Yantac (Microsoft)\n\n\n\n\n12:00 PM\nCoffee Break\n\n\n12:15 PM\n\nSession 2: From Algorithms to Accountability: Navigating AI’s Impact on Competition Law \n\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Dr. Kerem Cem Sanli\, Bilgi University\nPanelists: Dr. Christian Bergqvist (University of Copenhagen)\, Elena Ponte (Federal Trade Commission)\, Dr. Philipp Roos (Freshfields)\, Sencer Ecer (Compass Lexecon)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:15 PM\nLunch Break\n\n\n2:15 PM\n\nSession 3: Sustainability in the Shadow of the Competition Policy \n\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Dr. Muzaffer Eroglu (Bogazici University)\nPanelists: Dr. Julian Nowag (Lund University/University of Hong Kong)\, Dr. Hanna Stakheyeva (The GW Competition & Innovation Lab)\, Elif Acelya Balki (Migros Group)\, Ramazan Ertas (Nakkas Holding)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:15 PM\n\nSession 4: Green Claims Under Scrutiny: Tackling Deception in the Market \n\nModerator: Dr. Eda Sahin (Bath Spa University)\nPanelists: Hande Karakulah (L’Oreal)\, Sezin Turan (RE&UP Recycling Technologies)\, A. Deniz Altınay\, Pekin Bayar Mizrahi (in alliance with Norton Rose Fulbright)\, Meltem Bağış Akkaya (TCA)\n\n\n\n\n4:15 PM\nCoffee Break\n\n\n4:30 PM\n\nClosing Session – Competition Law 2030: Strategic Outlook \n\nModerator: Dr. Fevzi Toksoy (ACTECON)\nPanelists: Dr. Mathew Heim (The GW Competition & Innovation Lab)\, Müge Bulat Çetinkaya (Borusan Boru)\, Prof. Aurelien Portuese (The George Washington University)\, Dr. Asli Helvacioglu (Bogazici University)\n\n\n\n\n5:15 PM\n\nClosing Keynote: “Resilient Markets\, Empowered Consumers: A New Vision for Competition”\nTeresa Moreira (UNCTAD) \n\n\n\n5:45 PM\nClosing Reflections\n\n\n\n  URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/next-generation-regulation-competition-law-in-the-digital-intelligent-sustainable-economy/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States CATEGORIES:AI Policy & Regulation,Competition Law & Economics,Data, Trade & National Security,Intellectual Property Rights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/dsc08754-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251105T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T062227Z UID:3063-1762333200-1762347600@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Competition Policy in Practice Conference DESCRIPTION:We were pleased to organize a conference in Buenos Aires for an in-depth conversation on the evolving landscape of competition policy in Argentina and Latin America. The event featured two dynamic sessions: the first examined how institutional architecture\, independence\, and resources determine the effectiveness of competition authorities\, drawing lessons from regional experiences; the second dove into the intersection of data\, artificial intelligence\, and competition\, exploring how algorithmic collusion\, digital ecosystems\, and fast-paced innovation are reshaping the way competition is enforced. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM\nRegistration\n\n\n9:10 AM\nWelcoming Remarks Lucía Quesada – Professor of Economics\, Universidad de San Andrés\n\n\n9:15 AM\n\nPanel 1 – Institutional Design: Building Effective Competition Authorities \nKeynote: Felipe Irarrázabal – Former Head\, FNE (Chile) \nModerator: Mariana Camacho – Leader of Hispanic America Initiative at GW Lab\, Partner at La Firma \nPanelists: Federico Volujewicz\, Partner at De Dios Goyena Abogados Esteban Greco – Games Economics Ariel Irízar – Associate\, Marval O’Farrell Mairal Alejandra Palacios – Former Chair\, COFECE Felipe Irarrázabal- Former Head\, FNE \n\n\n\n11:00 AM\nCoffee Break\n\n\n11:15 AM\n\nPanel 2 – Data\, AI\, and Market Power: Rethinking Competition Enforcement \n\n\n\n\nKeynote speaker (11:15 – 11:35): Santiago del Río – Partner\, Marval O’Farrell Mairal \nModerator: Pablo Florian – AlixPartners and GW Lab  \nPanelists: Fernanda Viecens\, PhD – Games Economics (Argentina) Federico Rossi – Partner\, Allende y Brea (Argentina) Francisca Levin – Partner\, Cuatrecasas (Chile) Marcel Celani- Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (Argentina) Álvaro Espinosa- Head of Antitrust LATAM at Mercado Libre URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/competition-policy-in-practice-conference/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States CATEGORIES:AI Policy & Regulation,Competition Law & Economics,Data, Trade & National Security,Intellectual Property Rights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/adobestock_156643170-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251031T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T100000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T061305Z UID:3123-1761901200-1761904800@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Transparency in SEP Licensing: Patent Pools\, LNGs and the Competition Perspective DESCRIPTION:Of the various concerns surrounding the licensing of standard essential patents (SEPs)\, the lack of transparency has been at the center of attention\, whether it be the recently withdrawn Draft SEP Regulation in the EU or the UKIPO’s Consultation on SEPs. In each of the instances\, the focus of the agencies has been on bringing greater transparency to the disclosure and licensing of SEPs\, and one of the means by which some transparency has been achieved in recent years is patent pools. Since the turn of the decade\, patent pools have gained acceptance\, not just with SEP holders and implementers but also courts around the world. However\, recent months have witnessed the emergence of licensing negotiation groups (LNGs) as a counter to patent pools created by groups of SEP holders\, while also sparking concerns regarding buyer cartels; the Automotive LNG a case in point. \nThis discussion with industry experts focused on the role of patent pools and LNGs in addressing information asymmetry and the lack of transparency in SEP licensing\, while participants also deliberated on the competition agencies’ perspective on the two. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: Prof. (Dr.) Manveen Singh (Professor & Associate Dean\, Jindal Global Law School) \nPanelists: \nMr. Eric Stasik (Director\, Avvika AB\, Sweden) \nMr. Nishant Sharma (Lead Counsel\, Dolby India – Patent Licensing & Litigation) \nDr. Payal Malik (Visiting Professor\, ICRIER and Former Advisor and Head Economics\, Competition Commission of India) URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/transparency-in-sep-licensing-patent-pools-lngs-and-the-competition-perspective/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States CATEGORIES:Competition Law & Economics,Intellectual Property Rights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/adobestock_377646892_1-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251030T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251030T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T061314Z UID:3393-1761825600-1761831000@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Dynamic Competition Webinar DESCRIPTION:This important discussion focused on two recent articles published in Volume 86\, Issue 3 of the ABA’s Antitrust Law Journal.  \nThe first article\, by the Lab’s founder Aurelien Portuese\, is entitled “Dynamic Competition as a Double-Edged Sword: An Antitrust Primer” and provides a primer on the concept of dynamic competition as a double-edged sword in antitrust analysis. \nThe second article\, co-authored by Lab senior fellow Jorge Padilla\, Senior Circuit Judge Douglas Ginsburg\, and Jones-Day partner Koren Wong-Ervin\, uses empirical evidence to examine the extent to which antitrust agencies should adapt the legal standards—namely\, static concentration measures—for analyzing dynamically competitive industries. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/dynamic-competition-webinar/ LOCATION:Media and Public Affairs Building\, VENUE AND LOCATION TBA SOON\, 20052\, United States CATEGORIES:Competition Law & Economics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/adobestock_1642679221_1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251029T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251029T100000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T063302Z UID:3612-1761728400-1761732000@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Apple Under Investigation: Highlights of the Colombian Competition Case DESCRIPTION:This webinar examined the investigation opened by the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce of Colombia (SIC) in docket No. 23-476228\, in which the authority initiated an administrative proceeding and issued a formal statement of objections (“pliego de cargos”) against Apple for alleged anticompetitive conduct\, specifically abuse of a dominant position. The case\, unprecedented in Colombia\, raises key questions about the definition of the relevant market\, the challenges of enforcing competition law against foreign companies\, and the broader debate on how far regulators in Latin America should go in setting precedent in cases involving digital markets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator:Mariana Camacho – Leader of Hispanic America Initiative at GW Competition andInnovation Lab\, Partner at La Firma  \nPanelists:Hernán Panesso – Independent Legal Practitioner (Bogota)Natalia Fernández – Senior Associate at Cuatrecasas (Bogota) URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/apple-under-investigation-highlights-of-the-colombian-competition-case/ LOCATION:The George Washington University\, Jack Morton Auditorium\, 805 21st St.\, NW\, WA\, 20052\, United States CATEGORIES:Competition Law & Economics,Intellectual Property Rights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/adobestock_384604367_editorial_use_only-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251027T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251027T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T063322Z UID:3370-1761559200-1761584400@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Google 15 Years On – Key Learnings\, Antitrust Challenges\, and the Road Ahead DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 15th anniversary of DG COMP’s decision to launch an antitrust investigation into Google\, leading to landmark cases such as Google Shopping and Google AdSense. Initially addressing (only) four allegations of abusive conduct\, it soon expanded to what is known as Google Android and Google AdTech. This pioneering action has inspired further investigations globally\, including in the United States and Asia. From an international perspective\, few companies have faced the same scale of antitrust scrutiny. \nCopenhagen Competition Law Lab\, CBS LAW\, GW Competition & Innovation Lab (European Initiative)\, and COMPASS LEXECON hosted this event to reflect on the key lessons learned so far about Google\, antitrust\, and policing abusive actions in the tech sector. \nGWU CIL Senior Fellows Christian Lundqvist and Jorge Padilla presented at this event. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/google-15-years-on-key-learnings-antitrust-challenges-and-the-road-ahead/ LOCATION:Media and Public Affairs Building\, VENUE AND LOCATION TBA SOON\, 20052\, United States CATEGORIES:Intellectual Property Rights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/adobestock_1250093261_1-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T064016Z UID:3411-1761382800-1761411600@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:GWU/Bank of Italy Roundtable 2025 DESCRIPTION:On 24 October 2025\, Banca d’Italia hosted a scientific roundtable on The Digital Economy Amid Rising International Tensions in Rome\, in partnership with the George Washington University Competition and Innovation Lab. The event explored the evolving dynamics of the digital economy in the context of tense international relations and technological interdependence.  \nThe roundtable opened with remarks from Andrea Brandolini\, Director General for Economics\, Statistics and Research at Banca d’Italia\, and featured three scientific sessions followed by a keynote address.  \nThe first session\, AI Supply Chains and Global Interdependence\, investigated the architecture of artificial intelligence (AI) supply chains\, comprising five interdependent layers: hardware\, cloud infrastructure\, training data\, foundation models\, and applications. The discussion focused on the economic forces that shape these layers—such as economies of scale\, technological shifts\, market concentration\, and strategic behavior by dominant actors—highlighting the growing influence of large technology firms and the geopolitical leverage embedded in AI infrastructure.  \nThe second session\, Digital Trade Fragmentation\, addressed the rising complexity of global digital trade. While some countries pursue regulatory harmonization and cross-border interoperability\, others adopt restrictive policies driven by economic\, political\, or security objectives. The session assessed how such divergence affects the global flow of digital services\, data\, and ICT goods\, and the broader implications for international economic cooperation.  \nThe third session\, The New Frontiers of Lawfare and Tech Sovereignty\, examined how regulation and digital policy is increasingly being considered as a leverage tool for international relations. Drawing on recent developments\, including a U.S. government memorandum outlining foreign digital policies considered discriminatory\, the session explored the tensions arising from diverging regulatory approaches. The case of foreign direct investment in Europe will serve as a focal point to discuss the strategic trade-offs between short-term economic benefits and long-term risks related to data security\, economic dependency\, and the control of digital and physical critical assets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n\n\n8:45 AM\nRegistration\n\n\n9:00 AM\nIntroductionRiccardo Cristadoro (Banca d’Italia – Head of the International Relations and Economics Directorate)\n\n\n9:10 AM\n\nWelcoming Address \nAndrea Brandolini (Banca d’Italia – Director General for Economics\, Statistics and Research)\n\n\n9:20 AM\n\nSession 1 – AI Supply Chains and Global Interdependence \n\n\n\n\nChair: Michele Mancini (Banca d’Italia) \n• Christophe André (OECD) “Developments in Artificial Intelligence Markets”• Vili Lehdonvirta (Oxford Internet Institute) “Weaponised interdependence in a bipolar world”• Vatsala Shreeti (BIS) “AI Supply Chains”• Torrecilla Carlos (Joint Research Centre – Innovation Policies and Economic Impact Unit) “Regional impact of Artificial Intelligence – Insights from JRC research” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:50 AM\nCoffee Break\n\n\n11:05 AM\n\nSession 2 – Digital Trade Fragmentation \n\n\n\n\nChair: Alessandro Borin (Banca d’Italia) \n• Eddy Bekkers (WTO) “AI\, Trade and Growth and the Agreement on E-commerce”• Enrico Marvasi (Roma Tre University) “Digitalization and Regionalization of Global Value Chains in European Industries”• Lorenzo Bencivelli (Banca d’Italia) “Cybersecurity and trade fragmentation”• Néstor Duch-Brown (Joint Research Centre – Digital Economy Unit) “The fragmentation of the European Digital Single Market” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 PM\nLunch Break\n\n\n1:30 PM\n\nKeynote Speech \nPaul Nemitz (College of Europe) “Central Banks\, Data Protection and International Data Flows” \n\n\n\n2:15 PM\nCoffee Break\n\n\n2:30 PM\n\nSession 3 – The New Frontiers of Lawfare and Tech Sovereignty \nChair: Giovanni Veronese (Banca d’Italia) \n• Tommaso Giardini (Digital Policy Alert) “Geopolitical tensions in the regulation of the digital economy”• Martina Ferracane (EUI; Teesside University) “Adequacy club: legal pathways for cooperation amid trade tensions”• Oscar Borgogno (Banca d’Italia) “At the crossroads of competition\, monetary sovereignty and international tensions”• Federica Marconi (Istituto Affari Internazionali) “FDI Screening in the Digital Age: Addressing Economic Security Concerns Amid Growing International Instability” \n\n\n\n4:00 PM\nClosing Remarks URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/gwu-bank-of-italy-roundtable-2025/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States CATEGORIES:AI Policy & Regulation,Data, Trade & National Security,Intellectual Property Rights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/med0568-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T200421Z UID:3617-1761206400-1761238800@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:A New Era for Antitrust Private Litigation in Mexico DESCRIPTION:Mexico may be entering a new era for private competition litigation. With COFECE’s filing of the first class action in the country’s history for damages derived from a cartel\, along with a related Supreme Court ruling holding that a decision issued by the competition authority satisfies the requirement of administrative finality without the need to await the conclusion of amparo proceedings\, and with recent amendments to the Federal Economic Competition Law clarifying that in competition matters an administrative decision will be deemed final without prior judicial confirmation\, the expectation is that the exercise of damages claims will become easier. \nIn this context\, experts are asking whether we are witnessing the beginning of a new stage in the private enforcement of competition law. This event aims to analyze the current state and future of private litigation and class actions for anticompetitive damages in Mexico\, as well as to compare these developments with international experiences in other jurisdictions. \nThe GW Competition & Innovation Lab joins forces with Cuatrecasas for this important event. \n \n Watch the full event here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Section 1 – Fireside Chat: The State of Affairs in Antitrust Private Litigation in Mexico\nGuest: Official\, Mexican Antitrust Agency \nInterviewer: Alejandra Palacios\, Advisor at Cuatrecasas \nWe will discuss the antitrust agency’s agenda for private litigation\, focusing on the first class action filed by COFECE and the key strategic and legal decisions taken in that case. We will ask about the current status of the class action\, how the agency sees its role in encouraging private antitrust litigation in Mexico\, and what their next steps will be. \nSection 2 – Panel 1: Comparative Perspectives on Private Action Litigation\nModerator: Mariana Camacho\, Leader of Hispanic America at the GW Competition and Innovation Lab \nPanelists: \nEdith Ramirez\, Former Chairwoman of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission \nMaría Pérez Carrillo\, Partner at Cuatrecasas\, Head of the Private Antitrust Litigation practice (Spain) \nWith the help of María Pérez Carrillo\, we want to understand the development of antitrust private litigation in Spain\, as its system is like that of Mexico (i.e.\, “follow- on” actions\, which follow the decision of a regulator after a breach has been established and must be based on the same infringements already determined by the regulator). What has happened in recent years that has made it easier for claimants to obtain damages for antitrust violations? How has antitrust practice been modified given these developments? With Edith Ramirez\, we want to discuss the synergies between private and public antitrust enforcement on competition policy\, as well as the costs and other considerations that claimants should take into account before embarking on a private enforcement case. \nSection 3 – Panel 2: Private Antitrust Litigation in Mexico: What Has Worked and What Needs to be Modified\nModerator: Jessica Hernández\, Associate at Bufete Asali (Mexico) \nPanelists: \nLucía Ojeda\, Partner at SAI Law Firm\, member of the Committee on Private Litigation at the ABA Antitrust Section (Mexico) \nRene Irarrázabal\, Partner at Cuatrecasas\, Head of Litigation practice\, Mexico office \nWe will discuss whether COFECE’s first class action and the recent changes to the Antitrust Act are enough to trigger civil litigation and class actions for antitrust damages in Mexico. We will identify what obstacles remain\, if so; whether there are other cases\, and how they are progressing. We will also consider what further reforms to the Competition Law and civil codes may be needed. Finally\, we will discuss how companies can prepare if private litigation increases. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/a-new-era-for-antitrust-private-litigation-in-mexico/ LOCATION:The George Washington University\, Jack Morton Auditorium\, 805 21st St.\, NW\, WA\, 20052\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/adobestock_496654281_1-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T235900 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T221900Z UID:3561-1761177600-1761263940@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Public Lecture Series DESCRIPTION:The Public Lecture Series are engaging lectures where distinguished scholars\, professionals and thought leaders share their expertise on a wide range of topics. \n  \nPublic Lecture : \nAlessandra Perrazzelli\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alessandra Perrazzelli currently serves as the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Italy. She holds several key positions\, including being a member of the Joint Directorate of the Insurance Supervisory Authority (IVASS) and the Supervisory Board of the ECB Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM). She is also on the Boards of Directors for the Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital in Rome and the Bruno Kessler Foundation and is a Visiting Professor at the Polytechnic University of Milan. \nPreviously\, Perrazzelli served as Italy’s Country Manager for Barclays Bank and held board positions with Monte Titoli SpA\, A2A\, and ATM (Azienda Trasporti Milanese). She was also the Head of International Regulatory Affairs at Intesa Sanpaolo. In addition\, she founded and chaired Valore D\, an organization promoting women’s leadership in corporate roles. \nWidely recognized for her contributions to diversity\, inclusion\, and technological innovation within the financial industry\, she began her career as a lawyer\, specializing in banking law\, financial services\, telecom\, and public utilities\, in prominent law firms in New York and Brussels. She is a member of both the New York State Bar and the Italian Bar. \nPerrazzelli graduated with honors in 1986 from the University of Genoa with a law degree and earned a Master of Laws in Corporate Law from New York University School of Law in 1988. Since 2018\, she has been an alumna of Stanford University Business School. In 2021\, she was named a Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/public-lecture-series/ LOCATION:The George Washington University\, Jack Morton Auditorium\, 805 21st St.\, NW\, WA\, 20052\, United States CATEGORIES:Signature Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251008T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T161243Z UID:3380-1759942800-1759946400@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:A Digital Markets Act for Australia? DESCRIPTION:The Australian Government is consulting on a new digital competition regime designed to constrain the market power of global platforms through upfront rules. The proposals follow the ACCC’s Digital Platform Services Inquiry and mirror international regimes such as the EU’s Digital Markets Act. While the EU reforms seek to prevent anti- competitive conduct and open space for innovation\, questions remain about their scope\, proportionality\, and the risk of regulatory overreach.  \nThis webinar asked whether ex ante rules can genuinely foster innovation or instead entrench compliance burdens that favour established gatekeepers. It considered if the proposed mechanisms for designation\, obligations\, and enforcement are well suited to Australia’s markets\, and whether an Australian regime can be effective on its own. Finally\, it asked how Australia might align with international models without constraining emerging business models. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Moderator: Dr. Aaron Lane\, Senior Fellow in the GW Competition & Innovation Lab.  \nParticipants: \nSatya Marar\, Visiting Postgraduate Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.Nick Felstead\, AI Policy Fellow at the Center for Law & AI Risk URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/a-digital-markets-act-for-australia/ LOCATION:Media and Public Affairs Building\, VENUE AND LOCATION TBA SOON\, 20052\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/adobestock_685971501_1-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T003000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T235900 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T184022Z UID:3566-1759537800-1759622340@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Private Antitrust Enforcement: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead DESCRIPTION:XLII Competition Law Scholars Forum Workshop\nFriday\, 4th October 2024 in Madrid\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n IE University/ IE Law School\, Madrid (Spain)\nIE Tower (room T-16/01)Paseo de La Castellana 259Madrid E-28046 \n09:30 – 09:50 Registration and Coffee (HUB 16) \n09:50 – 10:00 Welcome and Introduction: Barry Rodger (CLaSF\, University of Strathclyde)and Fernando Pastor (IE Law School) \n10:00–11:15 Setting the Context: Private Enforcement under EU Law\, Chair: BarryRodger \nCsongor Istvan Nagy\, Galway UniversityThe private enforcement of competition law in Europe: we have a religion- now it’s time to find a founder! \nGustavo Andrés Martin\, Juzgado de lo Mercantil 1 of AlicantePrivate Enforcement After Ten Years of the Antitrust Damages Directive \nLena Hornkohl\, University of ViennaCollective Actions for competition law violations in the EU: state of play \n11:15 – 11:35 Coffee Break (HUB 16) \n11:35 – 13:15 Extending Private Enforcement\, Chair: Lena Hornkohl \nEduardo Pastor Martinez\, Audiencia Provincial of Valencia (section 9)Contracts and Damages: The Expansive Nature of the Private Enforcement of Competition Law \nAntonio Robles Martin-Laborda\, Carlos III Madrid UniversityStandard Arbitration Agreements and Cartel Damages under EU Law \nMiguel Sousa Ferro & Ricardo Jorge Silva\, Lisbon Law School & Sousa Ferro & AssociadosEuropean Commission at Court: Friend or Foe to Antitrust Private Enforcement? \nDominik Wolski\, Kozminski UniversityHarm Displacement and Private Antitrust Enforcement \n13.15 – 14.30 Lunch (HUB 16) \n14:30 –15:45 Competition law Collective Redress: Key Themes and Developments in the UK\, Chair: Angus MacCulloch \nBarry Rodger\, University of StrathclydeKey Themes in the Certification of Collective Proceedings in the UK by the CAT under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 \nMaria Ioannidou\, Queen Margaret UniversityUK Collective Actions against Big Tech: Private Enforcement 2.0 \nSebastian Peyer\, University of East AngliaLitigation Funding after PACCAR- challenges in UK competition litigation and beyond \n15:45 – 16:00 Coffee Break (HUB 16) \n16.00–17:15 Private Enforcement: A Comparative Perspective\, Chair: Maria Ioannidou \nAurelien Portuese\, George Washington UniversityComparative Law and Economics of Private Antitrust Enforcement: a Framework tomeet half way \nRita Paukste\, Mykolas Romeris UniversityWhy (Successful) actions for damages are rare in Lithuania \nFrancisco Marcos\, IE University & academic counsel CCS AbogadosDamages in the Spanish paper envelopes cartel \n17:15 – 17:30 Closing comments \n18:00 Drinks \n20:30 Speakers’ Dinner URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/private-antitrust-enforcement-taking-stock-and-looking-ahead/ LOCATION:The George Washington University\, Jack Morton Auditorium\, 805 21st St.\, NW\, WA\, 20052\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T064030Z UID:2958-1759496400-1759518000@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:New Frontiers of Digital Regulation DESCRIPTION:This in-person international seminar in São Paulo\, jointly organized by The GW Competition & Innovation Lab and the Brazilian Institute for Competition and Innovation\, addressed emerging legal challenges in the digital economy. The event was composed of 4 semi-structured panels\, each featuring national and international experts exploring three main themes: the regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, competition law in digital platforms\, and consumer protection in online environments. Discussions will include comparisons between Brazilian and international frameworks\, such as the AI Act\, Digital Fairness Act\, and the Digital Fitness Check as well as current challenges of the DMA and current proposed bills in Brazil.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the full flyer and agenda here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n\n\n1:00 PM\nWelcome and Registration\n\n\n1:15 PM\n\nOpening RemarksEduardo Molan Gaban (IBCI/GW) \nDiogo Leonardo Machado de Melo (IASP) \n\n\n\n1:30 PM\n\nKeynote Speech  \nProfessor Frédéric Jenny (OECD)\n\n\n2:00 PM\n\nPanel 1 – Generative AI and Entry Barriers; New Competitive Challenges Facilitator: Eduardo Molan Gaban (IBCI/GW) \n\nSilvia Fagá (Ecoa)\, Alexandre Barreto (CADE)\, Vinicius Klein (UFPR Business School)\, Mario Zuñiga (ICLE)\, Juliano Maranhão (USP Law School)\n\n\n\n\n3:00 PM\n\nPanel 2 – Algorithms on Trial: The New Era of AI Regulation \n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Patrícia Sampaio (FGV Direito Rio) \n\nLorenzo Nicoletti (IBCI)\, Ravvi Madruga (CADE)\, Paula Farani (former CADE)\, Laura Schertel Mendes (University of Brasília)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM\nCoffee Break\n\n\n4:15 PM\n\nPanel 3 – Reimagining Competition Law for Dynamic Markets \n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Natalia Figueiredo (UNIFESP) \n\nVictor Oliveira Fernandes (CADE)\, Carlos Ragazzo (Getúlio Vargas Foundation)\, Caio Mario (FGV Direito SP)\, Ana Ruival (Mercado Libre)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:15 PM\n\nPanel 4 – Best Practices in Consumer Relations in the Digital Ecosystem \nFacilitator: Juliana Oliveira Domingues (FDRP/USP) \n\nHenrique Lian (Proteste)\, Vicente Bagnoli (UPM)\, Daniel Arbix (Google Brazil)\, Nicolo Zingales (FGV)\n\n\n\n\n6:15 PM\n\nCocktails and Fireside Chat \n\nWith CADE Chairman – Mr. Gustavo Augusto Freitas de Lima URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/new-frontiers-of-digital-regulation/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States CATEGORIES:AI Policy & Regulation,Data, Trade & National Security,Intellectual Property Rights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/adobestock_501351289_1-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251002T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251002T143000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T185933Z UID:3571-1759404600-1759415400@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:OECD Workshop DESCRIPTION:Navigating the Skies of Regulation and Innovation: The Case of Civil Drones\n \n Click to read the Presentation Document at OECD Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is hosting a workshop in Paris\, where Aurelien Portuese\, Research Professor and founding director of the GW Competition & Innovation Lab at George Washington University\, will be discussing his latest article\, ‘Navigating the Skies of Regulation and Innovation: The Case of Civil Drones.’  \nThe deployment of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)\, colloquially known as civil drones\, necessitates an in depth analysis of regulatory frameworks to understand their impact on market competition and technological innovation. This study presents a comparative examination of the regulatory landscapes governing UAV operations in the European Union (EU) and the United States (US)\, focusing on the interplay between legal provisions and market dynamics within the drone industry.  \nIn the EU\, the imminent introduction of UAV-based package delivery systems exemplifies a regulatory environment conducive to drone technology advancement. Governed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)\, the EU’s regulatory structure is characterised by its coherence and integrative nature\, fostering a regulatory milieu that balances safety and privacy concerns with the promotion of technological development. The uniform regulatory guidelines across EU Member States serve as a catalyst for innovation\, providing clarity and stability for UAV operators and manufacturers\, thereby enhancing competitive dynamics within the market.  \nConversely\, the US regulatory context\, as illustrated by the legal confrontation between SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd. and Autel Robotics USA LLC\, highlights a multifaceted and litigious approach. Central to this is the role of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in navigating the intricate interplay between antitrust litigation and competitive practices in the UAV sector. The US framework’s reactive nature\, often mired in judicial proceedings\, introduces a degree of uncertainty and complexity for industry stakeholders\, potentially impeding technological innovation and market diversification.  \nThe juxtaposition of the EU and US regulatory frameworks unveils contrasting methodologies in governing civil drone operations. The EU’s unified and innovation-centric approach markedly diverges from the litigious and segmented regulatory landscape in the US. These disparities exert considerable influence on the UAV industry\, shaping the contours of market competition\, technological advancement\, and regulatory industry equilibrium.  \nThe disparate regulatory paradigms in the EU and US present distinct challenges and opportunities in the realm of UAV operations. The EU’s streamlined and proactive regulatory approach encourages innovation and market growth; while the US’s intricate and adversarial regulatory environment poses substantial hurdles for industry stakeholders. This comparative analysis is vital for policymakers\, legal experts\, and industry participants in navigating the complex and evolving domain of UAV technology and its regulatory governance. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/oecd-workshop/ LOCATION:The George Washington University\, Jack Morton Auditorium\, 805 21st St.\, NW\, WA\, 20052\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250926T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250926T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T185405Z UID:3422-1758873600-1758902400@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Industrial Policy\, Mercantilism\, and Competition Law in a Post-Draghi World DESCRIPTION:Following the Future of European Competitiveness event at the College de France with Prof. Philippe Aghion\, Mario Draghi and President Emmanuel Macron\, the Competition Law Scholars Forum (CLASF) was pleased to announce its XLV workshop\, focusing on the evolving relationship between industrial policy and competition law. This was particularly timely given the renewed interest in strategic autonomy\, the global rise in mercantilist economic policies\, and the recent influence of the Draghi Report on the future of European competitiveness. The increasing prominence of state-led industrial policy\, subsidy races\, and geopolitical concerns has brought fresh challenges for traditional competition law frameworks. These developments raise fundamental questions: \nCan competition law remain neutral in a world of politicised markets? How should authorities respond to the competitive distortions caused by third-country subsidies? What role can or should EU State aid rules play in this landscape? And how might national and supranational competition regimes evolve in response? \nWe welcomed papers that explored these themes from doctrinal\, economic\, comparative\, or policy-oriented perspectives. \nProfessor Portuese was thrilled to moderate the panel “Industrial Policy & Competition Law in a Post-Draghi World” at this important event. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/industrial-policy-mercantilism-and-competition-law-in-a-post-draghi-world/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/photo-2025-10-13-07-53-35_1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250925T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T190123Z UID:3435-1758790800-1758819600@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Young Talent Competition Award DESCRIPTION:Young Talent Competition Award\n\n\n\n\nAs part of the Lear Competition Festival\, Lear has instituted the Young Talent Competition Award (YTCA) for young economists and lawyers who wish to pursue a professional or academic career in the field of competition law and economics\, policy assessment\, and regulation. Research proposals need to be related to one of the following topics: \n\nCompetition law\nCompetition economics\nPublic policy assessment\nRegulation (in any sector)\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The winner will be awarded a prize of € 1\,500 and the opportunity to join the 2026 edition of the Trento Summer School on Advanced EU Competition Law & Economics (maximum two attendees). \nIn addition to the above\, the GW Competition and Innovation lab will award monetary prizes to the second and third place winners of the YTCA as follows: \n\n€ 1\,000 to the second-place winner\n€ 500 to the third-place winner\n\n\n\n\n\nImage URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/young-talent-competition-award/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lcf25_250924_01532-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250924T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T190820Z UID:3446-1758704400-1758733200@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:LEAR Competition Festival DESCRIPTION:The Lear Competition Festival (LCF) is a hub that brings together exciting learning and networking opportunities for the antitrust community.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to the Lear Competition Festival (#LCF)\, where learning and networking opportunities converge to create a dynamic hub for the antitrust community. This three-day international event builds on the success of the Lear conferences and aims at emphasizing the crucial role of economics in competition policy\, to help competition authorities and courts make better decisions. At the LCF\, you will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge discussions with leading experts on emerging tools for competitive analysis and on the ever evolving challenges that antitrust practitioners face; to immerse yourself in in-depth dialogues on leading international cases; and to discover advanced academic contributions in the fields of competition law\, economics and policy. \nThe GW Competition & Innovation Lab organizes the panel on “The Private Enforcement of the Digital Markets Act” on September 24th\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our panel will explore the emerging role of private enforcement within the DMA framework\, drawing on its conceptual and procedural parallels with competition law. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/lear-competition-festival/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lcf25_250924_01169-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250925 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T190700Z UID:3581-1758672000-1758758399@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:2024 Lear Competition Festival DESCRIPTION:A four-day festival where learning and networking unite to form a vibrant hub for the antitrust community\, highlighting the essential role of economics inshaping policy to assist authorities and courts in making informed decisions. \nSeptember 24-27\, 2024 \nROME\, ITALYArco Della Pace 5Rome\, 00186 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Lear Competition Festival (LCF) is a leading event where learning and networking come together to create a dynamic hub for the antitrust community\, and the GW Competition & Innovation Lab is pleased to be a partner in this event. This four-day international festival builds on the success of past Lear conferences\, highlighting the essential role of economics in shaping competition policy to assist authorities and courts in making informed decisions. \nAt LCF\, you’ll engage with leading experts in cutting-edge discussions on emerging tools for competitive analysis and the ever-evolving challenges facing antitrust professionals. Immerse yourself in deep conversations about prominent international cases and explore advanced academic contributions in competition law\, economics\, and policy. \nThe LCF has grown into an annual event that fosters valuable connections and collaborations among participants and partners. Whether you are interested in becoming a Partner\, sponsoring\, or promoting the event\, LCF offers tailored packages to meet your specific needs. Additionally\, the festival provides inspiring opportunities for the next generation aspiring to careers in antitrust and regulation\, featuring: \nThe Young Talent Competition Award (YTCA)\, is an initiative inviting young economists and lawyers to submit research proposals\, which will be evaluated by a distinguished commission\, with selected finalists presenting their work at the LCF.The Poster Session is a platform for students and researchers to showcase their findings to participants through printed posters during the first day of the festival. \nThe LCF also offers numerous networking opportunities\, including an aperitif\, a gala dinner\, and walking tours\, allowing participants to foster meaningful connections. The GW Competition Lab will lead a panel session on the Law and Economics of merger control in the context of AI and Fintech\, and will award monetary prizes to the second and third place winners of the Young Talent Competition Award as follows: \n– €1\,000 for second place  – €500 for third place \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event! \nhttps://www.learcompetitionfestival.com/program/ URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/2024-lear-competition-festival/ LOCATION:The George Washington University\, Jack Morton Auditorium\, 805 21st St.\, NW\, WA\, 20052\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250923T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250923T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T064044Z UID:3460-1758614400-1758643200@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:AI Governance: Between Competition & Regulation DESCRIPTION:The GW Competition & Innovation Lab of The George Washington University organized a one-day conference at the European Parliament in Brussels on September 23\, 2025. This conference was a bold\, boundary-pushing exploration of the AI Act\, redefining the future of technology\, competition\, and global collaboration. \nA powerhouse lineup of global visionaries\, policymakers\, and trailblazing experts dove into the AI Act’s seismic impact through fresh\, provocative lenses: \n\nRewriting the Rules of Competition & Collaboration: Discover how the AI Act impacts the competitive structure of markets and sparks groundbreaking coordination between the European Union and its Member States.\nTransatlantic Implications: At a time of seismic political and regulatory shifts\, we’ll unpack the AI Act’s ripple effects across the Atlantic. From Washington to Brussels\, explore how these changes ignite new opportunities and tensions in the global AI race.\nAntitrust Meets AI Revolution: Dive into the interplay between the AI Act and the Digital Markets Act\, dissecting its antitrust implications and what it means for the future of innovation and market power.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the full agenda here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n\n\n8:30 AM\nRegistration\n\n\n9:00 AM\nWelcoming Remarks \n\n\n9:15 AM\n\nOpening Keynote \nIrina Orssich (DG Connect)\n\n\n9:45 AM\n\nSession 1 – AI Act: Towards Regulatory Coordination \n\n\n\n\nChair: Kristina Nordlander (GWU Lab Fellow) \n\nPanelists: Oscar Borgogno (Banca d’Italia; GWU)\, Jan De Bruyne (KU Leuven)\, Gloria Gonzalez Fuster (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)\, Alexandru Voica (Synthesia)\, Orestis Trasanidis (eitdigital)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 AM\nCoffee Break\n\n\n11:45 AM\n\nFireside Chat Session 2 – AI Governance and International Trade: A Transatlantic Perspective \n\n\n\n\nChair: Oscar Borgogno (Banca d’Italia; GWU) \n\nPanelists: Mathias Hanson (Vrje Universiteit Brussel)\, Bertin Martens (Bruegel Senior Fellow)\, Olivier Proust (Fieldfisher)\, Henri van Soest (Rand Europe)\, Simone Skovshoved (Head of Policy\, Danish Entrepreneurs)\, Andrew Stivers (Managing Director NERA)\, Nicholas Vonortas (GWU)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:15 PM\nLunch Break\n\n\n2:30 PM\n\nSession 3 – AI Market Concentration and Competition Policy \nChair: Aurelien Portuese (GWU) \n\nPanelists: Alexandre De Streel (Academic Director\, CERRE and Professor\, University of Namur)\, Thomas Kramler (Head of Unit in DG COMP)\, Katie Curry (RBB)\, Beatrice Dumont (College of Europe)\, Bernd Meyring (Linklaters)\, Rita Wezenbeek (Director\, European Commission)\, Friso Boestoen (Tilburg University)\n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM\n\nKeynote Address – “Towards AI Governance: Lessons from the AI Act Negotiations” \nBrando Benifei (MEP; AI Act Rapporteur) \n\n\n\n4:30 PM\n\nClosing Remarks \nOscar Borgogno (Banca d’Italia; GWU)\, Brando Benifei (Member of the European Parliament; AI Act Co-Rapporteur)\, Aurelien Portuese (GWU) URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/ai-governance-between-competition-regulation/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States CATEGORIES:AI Policy & Regulation,Data, Trade & National Security,Intellectual Property Rights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sct05492-42-38-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250922T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T064058Z UID:3273-1758528000-1758560400@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:The Competition & Growth Conference DESCRIPTION:In January 2025\, the UK government replaced the chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)\, signaling a shift toward a more growth-oriented competition policy. This move\, part of Labour’s broader economic agenda\, has sparked intense debate about how competition enforcement can coexist with fostering innovation and growth\, particularly in transformative sectors like artificial intelligence (AI) and digital markets. \nThe conference\, “Competition & Growth: Unleashing Prosperity”\, organized by The George Washington University and hosted in London at the University of East London\, brought together leading competition regulators\, enforcers\, antitrust scholars\, practitioners\, and in-house counsels to address this critical challenge. \nThe conference aimed to explore how competition authorities can promote fair markets while supporting economic dynamism in an interconnected\, AI-driven world. \nWe examined the evolving role of competition policy in supporting industrial strategies\, facilitating mergers that drive growth\, and regulating rapidly evolving digital markets. Conference participants included leading regulators\, in-house counsels\, and practitioners in the United Kingdom. The conference was a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders at a critical time for the development of competition rules in the United Kingdom. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the full agenda here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n\n\n8:00 AM\nRegistration and Breakfast\n\n\n9:00 AM\n\nOpening Remarks  \nProfessor Aurelien Portuese (GW Competition & Innovation Lab) \n\n\n\n9:15 AM\n\nPanel 1 – The Regulation of Competition in AI \nChair: Aurelien Portuese (GWU) \n\nPanelists: Kai-Uwe Kuhn (UEA); Phillip Malloch (META)\, Oliver Bethell (Google)\, Renato Nazzini (KCL)\n\n\n\n\n10:45 AM\nCoffee Break\n\n\n11:15 AM\n\nPanel 2 – The Effects of the DMCC \n\n\n\n\nChair: Miroslava Marinova (UEL) \n\nPanelists: Jessica Radke (Linklaters); Sarah Long (Euclid); Cleo Alliston (BBC)\, Liza Lovdahl Gormsen (BIICL)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:45 PM\nLunch Break\n\n\n2:00 PM\n\nFireside Chat \n\n\n\n\nIoannis Kokkoris (Competition Appeal Tribunal) & Aurelien Portuese (GWU) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 PM\n\nPanel 3 – The New Merger and Trade Landscape \nChair: Lau Nilausen (CompassLexecon) \n\nPanelists: Ronan Scanlan (Steptoe); Alex Jennings (Vodafone); Peter Holmes (USussex); Miranda Cole (Perkins Coie)\n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM\nClosing Remarks URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/the-competition-growth-conference/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States CATEGORIES:AI Policy & Regulation,Data, Trade & National Security,Intellectual Property Rights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/gw_conference-50-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T113000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191230Z UID:3588-1758362400-1758367800@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:The DMA's Brussels Effect DESCRIPTION:The Digital Markets Act (DMA) of the European Union (EU) is a landmark regulation aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech companies. This panel explores the potential for the DMA’s reach to extend beyond the EU’s borders\, producing a “Brussels effect” that influences digital market regulation in Brazil\, Turkey\, and India. We will examine how the DMA’s ex-ante and ex-post regulatory framework might reshape these countries’ own approaches to competition and consumer protection in the digital sphere. The panel will further delve into the question of whether the regulatory genie\, once released by the DMA\, can be put back in the bottle – or the phenomenon is here to stay. As other countries adopt similar measures\, could this lead to a more globally coordinated approach to governing digital markets? How will this affect Big Tech companies? This session will be of interest to policymakers\, legal professionals\, academics\, and industry representatives concerned with the evolving landscape of digital market regulation and the potential for international convergence. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dario Oliveira Neto is the Director of the Global Antitrust Institute’s (GAI) Latin America Competition Advocacy Program. Prior to joining the GAI\, Mr. Dario Oliveira Neto was the Head of the Technical Advisory Unit to the Office of the President of the Brazilian Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) —the Brazilian Competition Authority. In that position\, he supervised a team of advisors and interns to assist the president in producing opinions and judgements in the cases at CADE’s Administrative Tribunal (antitrust cases such as mergers\, cartels\, and unilateral conducts). He also assisted with CADE’s administrative\, institutional\, and representational affairs\, both nationally and internationally. Also at CADE\, he has served as an Advisor to the Office of the General Superintendent. \nLilla Nóra Kiss is a senior policy analyst at ITIF\, and a Post-Graduate Visiting Research Fellow and an adjunct faculty at the Antonin Scalia Law School of George Mason University. During her post-doctoral research\, she undertakes a comparative analysis of how the US and the EU approach regulating social media. In addition\, as an adjunct faculty member at Scalia Law School\, she teaches Antitrust Law. Lilla completed her JD in 2015 at the University of Miskolc\, Hungary. During her doctoral studies\, she undertook the General and Juridical Mediator course and immersed herself in several international law programs (the Regional Academy on the United Nations (RAUN); the Academy of European Law (AEL) summer schools at the European University Institute in Florence\, Italy). \nHanna Stakheyeva is an Assistant Professor at the Bogazici University (Istanbul\, Turkey)\, conducts research into competition law matters with a particular focus on the EU\, Ukraine and Turkey. Previously worked as a competition lawyer at ACTECON (Istanbul\, Turkey)\, Baker & McKenzie (Kyiv\, Ukraine) and King & Wood Mallesons (Brussels\, Belgium).  \nPritika Marguerite Magima is a Postgraduate Researcher and Tech Policy Analyst at Georgetown Center on National Security. She is a policy Professional with experience in U.S. and global policy in the technology sector wherein she has worked at the intersection of technology industries and regulation/policy implications. With over six years of legal experience in the technology\, sports\, and hardware industries\, she provides policy and legal analysis on emerging issues and trends affecting the digital sector.   \nAurelien Portuese is a Research Professor and the founding director of the GW Competition & Innovation at the George Washington University. Professor Portuese is also a Researcher at the Farhi Innovation Lab of the College de France of the University of Paris (PSL)\, and a Special Editor of the Antitrust Law Journal of the American Bar Association. Professor Portuese is also a Consultant at the World Bank. \nMónika Mercz is a visiting researcher at The GW Competition and Innovation Lab in Washington D.C.\, dealing with issues of how AI can be used for child protection efforts. She is a junior researcher at the Public Law Center of Mathias Corvinus Collegium Foundation. She is completing her PhD studies in Law and Political Sciences at the Doctoral School of the Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary\, where her research topic examines how constitutional identity manifests in essential state functions of the Member States of the European Union. She is a founding editor of Constitutional Discourse\, leading the Privacy & Data Protection column. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/the-dmas-brussels-effect/ LOCATION:The George Washington University\, Jack Morton Auditorium\, 805 21st St.\, NW\, WA\, 20052\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250811T220000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250811T230000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T064200Z UID:2981-1754949600-1754953200@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Examining the Brussels Effect of the EU’s Digital Markets Act DESCRIPTION:Is the Digital Markets Act going global? The European Union’s Digital Markets Act marks a major shift in digital competition regulation – moving from traditional ex post enforcement to a proactive\, ex ante regime targeting digital platform ‘gatekeepers’. Promoted as a blueprint for global digital regulation\, the DMA is already influencing legislative agendas beyond Europe. This webinar explores new research that traces the DMA’s impact on emerging digital competition frameworks in Brazil\, India\, and Japan. Through a comparative legal lens\, the study reveals how these jurisdictions have engaged with\, adapted\, or departed from the DMA model to suit their institutional\, economic\, and political contexts. The session will examine what this tells us about the prospects for international regulatory convergence and the limits of the so-called ‘Brussels Effect’ in the digital economy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participants: \nDr. Aaron Lane is a Senior Fellow at the GW Competition & Innovation Lab at The George Washington University. His research is focused on the intersection of regulation and innovation and has internationally recognised expertise on the regulation of blockchain and cryptocurrency. He holds degrees in commerce and law from Deakin University\, Australia\, and a PhD from RMIT University\, Australia. In addition to his academic roles\, Aaron practices as a Barrister (independent counsel) at the Victorian Bar. \nAnna Moskal is a lawyer whose work sits at the nexus of technology\, law\, and economics – exploring how regulatory frameworks can keep pace with digital development. Her areas of expertise include the sharing economy\, digital markets\, and EU Law. She holds a Master of Laws and a Master of International Relations with First Class Honours from the Jagiellonian University\, Poland. Anna is currently completing her PhD in international and comparative law at Monash University\, Australia. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/examining-the-brussels-effect-of-the-eus-digital-markets-act-2/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States CATEGORIES:Data, Trade & National Security ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/adobestock_1532829700-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250811T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250811T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T160129Z UID:2987-1754931600-1754946000@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:2nd Regulation and Competition Seminar - Brazil DESCRIPTION:The GW Competition & Innovation Lab is delighted to be a partner of the 2nd Regulation and Competition Seminar\, a joint initiative symposium from 4 universities in Brazil. As vice-chair of the competition committee of the the Institute of Lawyers of Sao Paualo (IASP)\, our Brazil Initiative Leader Eduardo Gaban is a featured speaker. \nKey topics include challenges and trends in regulation and competition jurisprudence as seen by Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF)\, the role of competition in regulating innovation markets\, and a re-evaluation of institutional frameworks\, particularly concerning regulatory agencies and CADE (Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense). The event concludes with a final keynote on CADE’s operations within regulated sectors\, with various presidents and experts from legal and academic institutions participating throughout the day. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/2nd-regulation-and-competition-seminar-brazil/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/adobestock_436806266_1-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250808T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250808T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T160133Z UID:3128-1754679600-1754683200@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Competition Law in the Digital Age DESCRIPTION:India’s trade strategy is increasingly focused on comprehensive agreements that go beyond just market access to also support broader economic and regulatory goals. The US is negotiating with India to finalize an interim trade deal aimed at reducing proposed tariff rates. In ongoing negotiations with the European Union (EU)\, there is growing emphasis on aligning priorities in areas like investment\, digital trade\, and sustainability. A key part of this alignment is competition policy\, which helps ensure fair access to markets and enables smoother cooperation between regulators across borders. This trend is also reflected in India’s recent trade agreements\, such as the India–UK Free Trade Agreement signed in May 2025\, which is expected to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion by removing tariffs and improving access to services\, and the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the EFTA bloc signed in March 2024\, aimed at strengthening investment ties and regulatory collaboration. These developments point to a broader shift toward trade frameworks that reduce friction\, support innovation\, and build long-term economic partnerships. As India and its global partners adapt their trade and strategic relationships amid shifting global dynamics\, it is important to explore how trade and competition policy can work together to promote economic resilience and global cooperation. \nIn this context\, The Dialogue organized a focused roundtable in collaboration with The GW Competition and Innovation Lab to examine how evolving geopolitical trends are reshaping trade priorities\, with a particular focus on regulatory cooperation and competition policy as tools to reduce trade barriers. \nIn addition to this roundtable\, Professor Portuese participated in several other panels at this important event\, and Frederic Jenny served as the keynote speaker. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/competition-law-in-the-digital-age/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1754568165181.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250805T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250805T100000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T214924Z UID:3683-1754380800-1754388000@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:La Noticia Antitrust Del Año: Se Viene La Politica Nacional Multisectorial de Competencia Del Peru DESCRIPTION: URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/la-noticia-antitrust-del-ano-se-viene-la-politica-nacional-multisectorial-de-competencia-del-peru/ LOCATION:The George Washington University\, Jack Morton Auditorium\, 805 21st St.\, NW\, WA\, 20052\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/sanisidroskyscrapers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250730T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250730T100000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T064216Z UID:3475-1753866000-1753869600@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:The Telecom Dilemma: Balancing Infrastructure and Consumer Welfare DESCRIPTION:As Europe faces mounting challenges to its global economic standing\, policymakers and experts are calling for ambitious reforms to boost competitiveness\, drive innovation\, and modernize critical infrastructure. Recent proposals—ranging from industrial policy to telecoms reform—have sparked intense debate across the policy and academic landscape. \nThis session brings together Senior Fellows and Advisors to the European Initiative for a critical discussion on Europe’s strategic options\, the risks of short-sighted reforms\, and the need for ensuring effective competition dynamics and consumer welfare. With the Draghi Report offering one of several provocative contributions to the debate\, this event will examine where Europe should go next – and how. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participants: \nModerator – Oscar Borgogno\, Senior Fellow and EU Regional Leader Initiative \nPanelist 1 – Eliana Garces\, Senior Fellow \nPanelist 2 – Antonio Manganelli\, University of Siena \nPanelist 3 – Carlo Cambini\, Politecnico di Torino URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/the-telecom-dilemma-balancing-infrastructure-and-consumer-welfare/ LOCATION:The George Washington University\, Jack Morton Auditorium\, 805 21st St.\, NW\, WA\, 20052\, United States CATEGORIES:Data, Trade & National Security ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/adobestock_385189095_1-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250728T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250728T104500 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T062438Z UID:3235-1753696800-1753699500@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Antitrust in Labour Markets: Key Risks and Enforcement Trends DESCRIPTION:The webinar provides an insightful discussion on antitrust issues in labour markets\, featuring experts from the Turkish Competition Authority\, academia\, and legal practice in Türkiye and internationally. It will examine why competition authorities are increasingly scrutinising labour market restraints\, Türkiye’s approach compared to EU and UK enforcement\, and grey zones in HR practices such as benchmarking\, no-poach agreements\, and AI hiring tools\, as well as future enforcement trends and their cross-border implications. The session delves into the practical compliance takeaways\, equipping HR and legal teams with a clear understanding of evolving risks\, recent decisions\, and strategies to ensure compliance with competition law. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participants: \nModerator – Dr. Eda Sahin\, Senior Lecturer in Law – Bath Spa UniversityPanelist 1 – Nezir Furkan Kiran\, Deputy Head of Department – Turkish Competition AuthorityPanelist 2 – Kate Newman\, Partner\, Mills & ReevePanelist 3 – Mustafa Ayna\, Counsel\, ACTECONChaired by – Dr. Hanna Stakheyeva\, GW CIL Turkiye Regional Initiative leader URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/antitrust-in-labour-markets-key-risks-and-enforcement-trends/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States CATEGORIES:AI Policy & Regulation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/adobestock_1107219171_1-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250718T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250718T100000 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T021735Z UID:3136-1752829200-1752832800@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:India Competition Law 2.0: Commitments and Settlements DESCRIPTION:The new settlement and commitment framework under the Indian Competition Act\, 2002 is aimed at speeding up competition enforcement\, particularly in digital markets\, where timely enforcement is essential as markets can tip in favour of dominant players. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has recently settled its first case with Google in the Android TV operating system market\, bringing this case to an end much faster than many other cases before the CCI. However\, critics point towards limitations and ambiguities in the legal framework that may impede the bringing of settlements and commitments. In this inter-disciplinary discussion with experts\, we will explore different aspects of the settlement and commitment regime from a theoretical and practical lens and gain insights as to the role this framework is likely to play in India. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Participants: \nDr. Shilpi Bhattacharya – Professor\, Jindal Global Law School \nHemangini Dadwal – Senior Partner\, AZB & Partners \nAbir Roy – Co-Founder and Advocate\, Sarvada Legal \nDr. Manisha Goel – Senior Economist\, Econ One Research URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/india-competition-law-2-0-commitments-and-settlements/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/adobestock_1562551216-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250716 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251119 DTSTAMP:20260414T193910 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T222932Z UID:3699-1752624000-1763510399@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:The Rivalry Podcast DESCRIPTION:Introducing RIVALRY\, the exciting new podcast from the GW Competition & Innovation Lab! Dive into the world of antitrust matters\, competition\, and regulatory challenges as we bring you insightful conversations with leading innovators\, entrepreneurs\, and top regulators. Learn how rivals compete through innovation\, who are their actual or potential rivals\, and what is means from a regulatory perspective. \nWhether you’re an industry expert or simply curious about the dynamic landscape of competition and innovation\, RIVALRY offers a unique platform to hear from the voices shaping the future. \nTune in for thought-provoking discussions and stay ahead of the curve with the latest insights from the best in the field. \n \n \n \n \n \n EPISODE 4: chad kim\nCompetition within the National Security contracting space\, the importance of strong and reactive team\, and chad’s advice to young entrepreneurs \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EPISODE 3 : jorge padilla\nJorge’s storied career\, anti-expert bias worldwide\, the future of antitrust\, the importance of analogies\, and thinking both fast and slow \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EPISODE 2 : FRederic jenny\nWorld antitrust\, THE OECD\, THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION\, THE DIGITAL MARKETS ACT \nand the future of antitrust economics \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Episode 1 : Olivier Guersent  \nAntitrust\, Tech Giants and the Digital Markets Act URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/the-rivalry-podcast/ LOCATION:The George Washington University\, Jack Morton Auditorium\, 805 21st St.\, NW\, WA\, 20052\, United States CATEGORIES:Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/rivalry_0.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR