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:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250716 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250717 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T201703Z UID:3632-1752624000-1752710399@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Competition Moot Court in Peru DESCRIPTION:Moot de Libre CompetenciaJuly 16 – 19\, 2025\nThe Free Competition Moot is an annual event organized by Bullard Falla Ezcurra+ and the Universidad del Pacífico. In this dynamic competition\, law and economics students are challenged to put their knowledge to the test before expert panels of lawyers and economists specializing in competition and regulation. \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 About the Competition\nEach participating team must defend a position as either the plaintiff or the defendant in a fictional case that tackles controversial issues in competition law and regulation. The event is designed to develop the participants’ skills in multidisciplinary teamwork\, requiring a solid grasp of legal principles alongside economic theory and practical analytical techniques. \nOver the course of eight editions\, the Moot has attracted students from at least 12 Peruvian universities—both public and private—as well as participants from Argentina\, Chile\, Colombia\, Costa Rica\, Ecuador\, Spain\, Guatemala\, Mexico\, and Paraguay. For more details\, you can review the following documents: \n \n Moot Court Brochure\n \n \n \n \n \n Collaboration with GW Competition & Innovation Lab\nWe are delighted to announce that the GW Competition & Innovation Lab at The George Washington University is a key collaborator in this year’s moot court. Their involvement underscores the event’s commitment to excellence\, innovative thinking\, and the development of future leaders in the fields of competition and regulatory law. \nThe GW Competition & Innovation Lab’s contribution not only enriches the learning experience for all participants but also reinforces the event’s international prestige by connecting academic rigor with real-world legal and economic challenges. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prizes and Opportunities\nBest Team \nUS $10\,000 awarded to the winning team. \nSecond Best TeamThe team finishing second will enjoy exclusive benefits\, including \nABA Spring Meeting Sponsorship: \nThe GW Competition & Innovation Lab will cover the expenses for one team member to attend the 2026 American Bar Association (ABA) Spring Meeting. This sponsorship includes airfare\, accommodation\, and registration fees. (Please note that Bullard Falla Ezcurra+ and GW Law are not responsible for visa requirements or any subsequent issues.) \nResearch Internships: \n \nThree members from the team will be offered a two-month\, unpaid research internship as “Research Students” at the GW Competition & Innovation Lab. These internships may be undertaken remotely or in person (with any necessary expenses to be covered by the participant).  \nBest SpeakerA three-month internship at BFE+ in Lima\, Peru. \nSecond Best Speaker \nA three-month internship at FerradaNehme (FN) in Santiago\, Chile. \nOrganized By\nBullard Falla Ezcurra+ and Universidad del Pacífico lead this initiative\, supported by numerous partners and participants who contribute to the success of this academic endeavor. \nFor further inquiries\, please contact us at: \n\nLima Office: Calle Las Palmeras 310\, San Isidro\, Lima\, PeruPhone: +511 621 15 15Email: informes@bullardfallaezcurra.com\nMadrid Office: Calle del Segre 20\, 28002 Madrid\, SpainPhone: +34 649 967 589Email: informes@bullardfallaezcurra.com URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/competition-moot-court-in-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/2026/01/33-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250606T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250606T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T064229Z UID:3480-1749218400-1749229200@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:International Trade Law & Global Data Governance DESCRIPTION:The George Washington University Competition & Innovation Lab (GW CIL) co-organized a high-level workshop on International Trade Law and Global Data Governance\, hosted at the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITC-ILO) in Turin\, Italy. This workshop is part of the Master in International Law program\, jointly developed by the ITC-ILO and GW’s academic partners\, and is supported by a vibrant network of global institutions committed to addressing today’s most pressing legal\, technological\, and regulatory challenges. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As digital technologies increasingly shape global trade\, financial markets\, and regulatory systems\, new questions emerge at the intersection of international economic law\, data governance\, and cross-border digital flows. This event brought together leading scholars and policy experts to explore these frontier issues through a legal and interdisciplinary lens. \nFeatured Speakers: \n\nNeha Mishra\, Professor of International Law\, Geneva Graduate Institute\nOscar Borgogno\, Legal and Economic Expert\, Banca d’Italia\nCristina Poncibò\, Professor of Law\, University of Torino & Fellow\, Collegio Carlo Alberto\n\nTogether\, the speakers examined how international trade agreements address (or fail to address) key issues such as: \n\nData localization requirements and the regulation of cross-border data flows\nThe interaction between trade rules and emerging AI and digital governance frameworks\nCompetition concerns and regulatory fragmentation in global digital markets\nThe role of national central banks and financial regulators in promoting interoperability and data-driven innovation\n\nThe workshop combined academic discussion with practical insights\, providing participants with the tools to understand and respond to rapidly evolving regulatory landscapes. It was designed for professionals\, scholars\, and students engaged in international trade\, antitrust\, digital regulation\, and financial governance. \nPartners: \n\nGeorge Washington University Competition & Innovation Lab (GW CIL)\nInternational Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITC-ILO)\nUniversity of Torino\nGeneva Graduate Institute\nCollegio Carlo Alberto\nUnited Nations UNCITRAL\nUnidroit URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/international-trade-law-global-data-governance/ 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/ddfad5f6-ea04-40b7-8ca9-20643f24a2b4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250604T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250604T235900 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T194557Z UID:3486-1749038400-1749081540@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:The GW-Milbank Antitrust Salon - Summer 2025 DESCRIPTION:Following the first salon in Winter 2025\, The GW Competition & Innovation Lab and Milbank LLP hosted the successful Antitrust Conference on Wednesday\, June 4. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The major implications that recent changes in political leadership\, trade policy\, and international relations will have on antitrust enforcement globally were discussed by speakers including Melissa Holyoak\, Commissioner of the US FTC\, Olivier Guersent\, Director-General for Competition of the European Commission\, and Bill Rinner\, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the DOJ’s Antitrust Division.  URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/the-gw-milbank-antitrust-salon-summer-2025/ 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/gwcil_154_0-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250527T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250527T100000 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T021935Z UID:3706-1748336400-1748340000@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Competition Policy in Digital Markets DESCRIPTION:Should Brazil lead or follow others’ paths?\nMuch has been discussed about the impacts that digital platforms generate in markets. On the one hand\, they bring various innovative products and services to consumers. On the other hand\, some of their business practices may raise antitrust concerns\, notably by preventing new players from entering\, competing and innovating in the market. \nIn this context\, this webinar aims to discuss how Brazil fits into this debate. The existing regulatory proposals for the sector in Brazil and worldwide will be addressed\, including Bill No. 2768\, the Ministry of Finance’s consultations\, the risks and benefits of adopting ex ante regulation compared to other forms of intervention. and the perspectives of CADE for the sector. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *event in Portuguese\, with English subtitles available (click on the “Settings” button above and select “Auto-translate”). \nMuito sem sido discutido sobre os impactos que as plataformas digitais geram nos mercados. De um lado\, elas trazem diversos produtos e serviços inovadores aos consumidores. Por outro lado\, algumas de suas práticas comerciais podem suscitar preocupações concorrenciais\, impedindo justamente que novos players possam entrar\, competir e inovar no mercado. \nDiante desse contexto\, este webinar visa a discutir como o Brasil se insere nesta discussão. Serão abordadas as propostas de regulação existentes sobre o setor no Brasil e no mundo\, incluindo o Projeto de Lei nº 2768\, a tomada de subsídios do Ministério da Fazenda\, os riscos e benefícios de se adotar uma regulação ex ante em comparação com outras formas de intervenção\, e as perspectivas do CADE para o setor.  URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/competition-policy-in-digital-markets/ LOCATION:The George Washington University\, Jack Morton Auditorium\, 805 21st St.\, NW\, WA\, 20052\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250523T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250523T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T205059Z UID:3647-1747994400-1748005200@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Competition Leniency Programs in the Andean Region DESCRIPTION:The George Washington University’s Competition & Innovation Lab invites you to a timely and high-level roundtable exploring the evolution\, challenges\, and future of leniency programs in the Andean region. With a growing need for transparent and robust competition frameworks to foster trade and investment\, this event brings together key stakeholders from international organizations\, government\, academia\, and the private sector. This in-depth discussion will assess how the Andean Community’s competition laws and institutions can be reformed to enhance legal certainty\, uphold due process\, and promote investor confidence. Particular attention will be paid to the implementation of leniency programs and the ongoing debate surrounding Decision 608 — a cornerstone of the CAN competition framework. \n \n AGENDA\n \n \n \n \n \n Frederic Jenny\, Co-Director of the GW Competition & Innovation Lab\,\n delivered opening  remarks:\n \n Frederic Jenny Opening Remarks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GW Competition & Innovation Lab’s Academic Opinion:\n \n Academic Opinion URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/competition-leniency-programs-in-the-andean-region/ 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/2026/01/33_0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250515T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T103000 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T064243Z UID:3512-1747301400-1747305000@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Interoperability: U.S. and European Perspectives Compared DESCRIPTION:Interoperability has become a cornerstone of digital competition policy\, particularly in addressing the power of gatekeepers and dominant platforms. This panel brings together leading legal scholars and policy experts to explore how interoperability is defined\, implemented\, and enforced across the EU and U.S. systems. Panelists will examine technical foundations—such as APIs and standard-setting—as well as the legal frameworks that support or hinder interoperability obligations. \nWe will delve into the role of interoperability as both an ex ante regulatory tool\, as seen in the EU’s Digital Markets Act\, and an ex post remedy under traditional antitrust enforcement\, including recent developments such as the Apple and Google Android Auto cases. \nThe discussion will contrast this with the U.S. approach\, where interoperability mandates have primarily emerged from litigation and proposed legislative efforts like the American Innovation and Choice Online Act. \nPanelists will also address key challenges—including privacy\, security\, and intellectual property concerns—and discuss whether these are valid exceptions or strategic pretexts for non-compliance. The session will offer a nuanced\, comparative view on whether interoperability is best pursued through regulation\, competition enforcement\, or a hybrid approach. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/interoperability-u-s-and-european-perspectives-compared/ 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/ee-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250505T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250505T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T182303Z UID:729-1746433800-1746462600@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:2nd Annual Antitrust Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:Introducing Our Conference\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aurelien Portuese Gives Introductory Remarks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nick Grimmer Gives Opening Remarks\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 Presentations at Our Conference\n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Posner Discusses His Work “The New Labor Antitrust” with Hugh Hollman\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith Klovers and Jonathan Jacobson Discuss Their Work “The Overlapping Markets Fallacy” with Ed Duffy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Abraham Wickelgren Discusses His Work “Shorting Your Rivals: Negative Ownership as an Antitrust Remedy” with Mehmet Ekmekci\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jaclyn Phillips and Lauren Gorab Discuss Their Work “A Decade of FTC v Actavis” with David Weiskopf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Laura Edelson Discusses Her Work “Captured Innovation: Technology Monopoly Response to Transformational Development” with John Taladay \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gregory J. Werden Discusses His Work “The Competitive Process Standard” with Luis Cabral\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Closing Remarks by Lee Greenfield\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 and Breakfast\n\n\n9:30 AM\nWelcoming RemarksAurelien Portuese – Research Professor and Founding Director\, GW Competition & Innovation Lab\, The George Washington University\n\n\n9:45 AM\nOpening RemarksNick Grimmer – Managing Editor\, Antitrust Law Journal\n\n\n10:00 AM\n\n“The New Labor Antitrust” Eric Posner – Kirkland and Ellis Distinguished Service Professor of Law\, University of Chicago \n  \nDiscussant: Hugh Hollman\, Partner\, Baker Botts \n\n\n\n10:30 AM\n\n“The Overlapping Markets Fallacy” \n\n\n\n\nKeith Klovers – Counsel\, Latham & Watkins \nJonathan Jacobson – Partner Emeritus\, Wilson Sonsini \nDiscussant: Ed Duffy – Partner\, Baker Botts \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM\n\n“Shorting Your Rivals: Negative Ownership as an Antitrust Remedy” \n\n\n\n\nAbraham Wickelgren – Fred and Emily Marshall Wulff Centennial Chair in Law at the University of Texas at Austin \nDiscussant: Mehmet Ekmekci – Senior Consultant\, Compass Lexecon; Professor of Economics\, Boston College \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 PM\n\n“A Decade of FTC V. Actavis: The Reverse Payment Framework is Older\, but are Courts Wiser in Applying It?” \n\n\n\n\nJaclyn Phillips – Partner\, White & Case \nLauren Gorab – Law Clerk\, White & Case \n\n\n\n\nDiscussant: David Weiskopf – Executive Vice President\, Compass Lexecon; Adjunct Economics Professor\, University of Cincinnati \n\n\n\n12:30 PM\nLunch Break\n\n\n2:00 PM\n\nKeynote Address and Fireside Chat \n\n\n\n\nMark Meador – FTC Commissioner \nAurelien Portuese \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 PM\n\n“Captured Innovation: Technology Monopoly Response to Transformational Development” \nLaura Edelson – Assistant Professor\, Northeastern University \nDiscussant: John Taladay – Partner\, Baker Botts \n\n\n\n3:00 PM\n\n“The Competitive Process Standard” \nGregory J. Werden – Former Senior Economic Counsel at the Antitrust Division of the DOJ \nDiscussant: Luis Cabral – Senior Consultant\, Compass Lexecon; Professor of Economics\, NYU \n\n\n\n3:30 PM\n\nClosing Remarks \nLee Greenfield – Chair of the Antitrust Law Journal; Partner\, WilmerHale \n\n\n\n4:00 PM\nNetworking Time URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/2nd-annual-antitrust-conference-2025/ LOCATION:The George Washington University\, Jack Morton Auditorium\, 805 21st St.\, NW\, WA\, 20052\, United States CATEGORIES:Previous Events,Signature Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/atmay25_1364.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250424T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250424T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T042914Z UID:3288-1745492400-1745496000@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Whistleblowers & Bid Rigging: Safeguarding Fair Competition DESCRIPTION:In an era where competitive markets are vital to economic resilience and innovation\, tackling bid-rigging remains a top enforcement priority. Whistleblowers can play a crucial role in exposing collusive behavior—but are they adequately protected? \nJoin us for a timely and thought-provoking panel exploring how whistleblower mechanisms can serve as powerful tools to uncover and prevent bid-rigging. Hear from a diverse group of leading practitioners\, academics\, and compliance experts as they discuss practical challenges\, legal frameworks\, and recent developments in enforcement. \nPanel Topics Include:\n✔ How whistleblowers can help tackle bid-rigging in procurement and cartel cases✔ Practitioner insights into compliance\, enforcement\, and real-world challenges✔ Navigating legal protections for whistleblowers in the UK and the EU \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Distinguished Speakers:\n\nJonathan Ford | Partner\, LinklatersA seasoned antitrust practitioner sharing frontline perspectives on bid-rigging enforcement and corporate compliance strategies.\nDonald MacDonald | ConsilioBringing expertise in eDiscovery\, compliance\, and legal consulting\, with a focus on uncovering cartel behavior through digital forensics.\nDr Penny Giosa | University of ReadingAcademic and author\, analyzing the EU Whistleblower Directive and its implications for bid-rigging cases—contrasting EU and UK protections.\nDr Diana Johnson | University of BristolOffering academic insights on whistleblower frameworks and the broader legal landscape for safeguarding fair competition.\nBecky Ellis | Pinsent MasonsProviding a legal practitioner’s viewpoint on the evolving role of whistleblowers in investigations and litigation. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/whistleblowers-bid-rigging-safeguarding-fair-competition/ 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/whistle_copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250418T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250418T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T022401Z UID:3711-1744981200-1744984800@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Perspectives for Antitrust in Brazil in 2024 DESCRIPTION:They say the year only starts after Carnaval in Brazil\, but with respect to competition policy\, the country has been bustling since way before that. New Commissioners have taken office\, new projects are being implemented by CADE\, such as e-Notifica and the resolution proposing the establishment of the virtual deliberative circuit. This webinar aims to discuss the perspectives for antitrust in Brazil in 2024\, including such initiatives\, but also other prominent issues\, such as CADE’s agenda and objectives for the year\, possible priority sectors\, standout cases\, among others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dizem que o ano so começa depois do Carnaval no Brasil\, mas no mundo da defesa da concorrência o pais ja esta agitado desde o inicio do ano. Novos Conselheiros tomaram posse\, novos projetos estão sendo implementados pelo CADE\, a exemplo do e-Notifica e da resolução que propõe a instituição do circuito deliberativo virtual. Este webinar visa a discutir as perspectivas para a defesa da concorrência no Brasil em 2024\, incluindo tais iniciativas\, mas também outros assuntos de destaque\, tais como a agenda e objetivos do CADE para o ano\, possíveis setores prioritários\, casos de destaque\, dentre outros. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/perspectives-for-antitrust-in-brazil-in-2024/ LOCATION:The George Washington University\, Jack Morton Auditorium\, 805 21st St.\, NW\, WA\, 20052\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250415T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250415T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T033935Z UID:3240-1744711200-1744714800@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Illuminating the Evolving Contours of Merger Control in Türkiye DESCRIPTION:As Türkiye continues to refine its approach to merger control\, businesses and legal practitioners must navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. This expert-led webinar explores key developments shaping merger control enforcement in Türkiye\, from sector-specific exceptions to compliance risks and procedural intricacies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Key Discussion Topics:🔹 Technology Undertaking Exception🔹 Gun-Jumping & Premature Information Sharing🔹 Merger Review Timeline & Tacit Approval \nPanelists: \nBahadir Balki\, Managing Partner\, ACTECON \nTuna Tanik\, Principal Associate\, Freshfields LLP \nEsin Aygun\, Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) \nModerator: Hanna Stakheyeva\, GWCIL TR Initiative \nThe session will conclude with a Q&A segment\, allowing attendees to engage directly with panelists. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/illuminating-the-evolving-contours-of-merger-control-in-turkiye/ 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/tt_copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250315T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250315T235900 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T135311Z UID:3143-1742040000-1742083140@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:India's Competition & Innovation Forum DESCRIPTION:The landscape of competition law and policy in India has evolved significantly since the establishment of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). With the rapid advancement of digital markets\, increased global integration\, and emerging challenges such as data privacy and artificial intelligence\, there is a growing need to reassess the framework of competition law to ensure it meets the demands of the modern economy. To facilitate this discussion\, the GW Competition & Innovation Lab of George Washington University is organizing\, on March 15\, 2025\, a conference in New Delhi. \nThis global forum brings together world-leading antitrust experts and key figures in the Indian antitrust landscape. The conference is a unique opportunity for scholars\, practitioners\, and regulators to exchange on cutting-edge issues related to Indian competition law and economics. The forum aims at addressing critical issues in the Indian economy related to competition law\, digital innovation\, and data privacy. \nThis event will bring together Indian and global stakeholders\, including policymakers\, legal experts\, academics\, and industry leaders\, to engage in dialogue and share insights on contemporary issues in competition law and policy. Additionally\, this initiative supports the Indian government’s Viksit Bharat Goals\, which aim to transform India into a developed nation through sustainable growth and innovation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brochure URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/indias-competition-innovation-forum/ 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/2026/01/208_0-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250314 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T213935Z UID:3656-1741824000-1741910399@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Port Realities in Ecuador and Latin America – A Competition Law Perspective DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE EVENT\nThis workshop aims to foster in-depth discussions on the maritime port sector in Ecuador and Latin America from a competition law perspective. By engaging key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors\, the event seeks to: \n• Analyze the current landscape of the port industry in Ecuador and the region. \n• Facilitate dialogue on the challenges and opportunities within the maritime port sector. \n• Promote collaboration and the exchange of best practices among industry experts and regulators. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PARTICIPANTS\nThe event will feature presentations and panel discussions led by distinguished experts from: \n• The private sector \n• The public sector \n• Academia \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\n8h30\nOpening Words by Fausto Alvarado\n\n\n8h45 \n\nPhilippe Corruble: Professor of European Maritime and Port Law at EM Normandie Business School. \n\n\n\n9h45\n\nPanel 1: Regulatory Asymmetry: Theory of Harm \n• Santiago Caviedes: Partner at Humboldt Management and Senior Advisor at GBS Finance. \n• Santiago Gangotena: Dean of Liberal Arts Professor College of Economics. \n• Sebastián Burgos: Consultant at the World Bank. \nModerator: Daniel Robalino (Partner at Robalino Abogados\, leader of the Competition Law area). \n\n\n\n10h45\nCoffee Break\n\n\n11h05\n\nWilliam Kovacic: Global Competition Professor of Law and Policy; Professor of Law; Director\, Competition Law Center. \n\n\n\n\n11h50 \n\n\nTomás Menchaca: Founding partner at Menchaca & Cia. Lawyer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Expert in Free Competition and Regulated Markets. \n\n\n\n\n12h35 \n\n\nPanel 2: Regulation and Competition: Institutional Objectives \n• Xavier Palacios: Senior Associate at Bustamante Fabara\, Xavier has significant experience as a litigator in constitutional and public law matters. \n• Alberto Brown: Partner at Almeida Guzmán & Asociados Commercial and competition law. \n• Alejandro Ibarra: Associate Competition Law Center. \n• Eugenia Ocampo: Regulatory Affairs Manager at Algranel. \nModerator: Fausto Alvarado (Member of the GW Competition and Innovation Lab GWU Board of Directors). \n\n\n\n\n13h35 \n\nLunch\n\n\n\n14h35 \n\n\nPaulo Maruri: Strategic corporate lawyer with experience in Legaltech\, Compliance\, Competition\, OCDE. \n\n\n\n\n15H20 \n\n\nPanel 3: Public Competition Policy: Comparative Analysis \n• Ricardo Michel: Advisor on the Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA). \n• Luis Berenguer: Senior Advisor at Broseta Abogados\, Expert in Competition Law\, EU Law\, Commercial Law\, Litigation and Arbitration. \n• Luis Diez Canseco: Dean of the Faculty of Law at Universidad Tecnológica del Perú. \n• Alfonso Miranda: Professor of competition law at undergraduate and graduate levels at Universidad Javeriana. \nModerator: Mariana Camacho (Expert in competition law\, data privacy\, technology\, digital economy and litigation involving such matters). \n\n\n\n\n16h20 \n\n\nPresentation of the UNCTAD Ports Report:  Juan Luis Crucelegui: Chief capacity building at UNCTAD \n\n\n\n\n17h05 \n\n\nClosing Words by Daniel Robalino \n\n\n\n\n \n AGENDA URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/port-realities-in-ecuador-and-latin-america-a-competition-law-perspective/ 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/ecuador-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250228T084500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250228T214500 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T195429Z UID:3517-1740732300-1740779100@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Beyond the Draghi Report: Competition Law in the Age of Industrial Policy DESCRIPTION:Competition law and industrial policy both aim to foster economic growth and development\, yet their interaction can either complement or conflict with one another. As new challenges emerge\, driven by digitalization\, sustainable development\, and the global economic downturn\, the relationship between these policies warrants a thorough review. The Draghi Report calls for a reassessment of competition policy enforcement in light of industrial policy imperatives. \nThis session will explore how competition and industrial policies intersect\, identifying both synergies and tensions in today’s evolving economic landscape. The discussion will highlight the growing need for cooperation between these two policy areas and offer policy recommendations to enhance their productive interaction. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/beyond-the-draghi-report-competition-law-in-the-age-of-industrial-policy/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250218T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250218T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T182851Z UID:3388-1739872800-1739876400@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Regulating Digital Platforms in Brazil: Where We Are DESCRIPTION:In light of the recent Ministry of Justice report exploring a potential Digital Markets Act (DMA)-like framework for Brazil\, the regulatory landscape for digital platforms is at a critical juncture. This panel will delve into the challenges and opportunities of implementing such regulations\, focusing on competition\, innovation\, and consumer protection in the digital economy. \nKey topics of discussion will include: \n\nThe current state of platform regulation in Brazil and lessons from global frameworks like the EU’s DMA and the US policy debates.\nThe economic and legal implications of introducing ex-ante obligations for dominant platforms.\nHow such regulations could foster innovation while maintaining a competitive marketplace.\nPerspectives from policymakers\, legal experts\, and industry leaders on Brazil’s path toward a robust digital competition policy. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/regulating-digital-platforms-in-brazil-where-we-are/ LOCATION:Media and Public Affairs Building\, VENUE AND LOCATION TBA SOON\, 20052\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250213T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250213T235900 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T200210Z UID:3521-1739448000-1739491140@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Stakeholder Workshop: Draft Article 102 TFEU Guidelines on Exclusionary Abuses DESCRIPTION:On 1 August 2024 the Commission launched a consultation of interested parties to comment on draft Guidelines on exclusionary abuses of dominance. The draft Guidelines aim at reflecting the EU courts’ case law on exclusionary abuses and the Commission’s enforcement practice developed in line with it. \nThe objectives of the initiative are (1) to provide more clarity to stakeholders on how to apply Article 102 TFEU; (2) to facilitate self-assessment and increase predictability; and (3) to promote a workable effects-based approach to the enforcement of Article 102 TFEU. \nIn this context\, DG Competition is organizing an interactive stakeholder workshop to gather views on different key aspects of the draft Guidelines and discuss the practical implications of their application. Participants will be divided into groups to discuss various topics in eight breakout sessions. The results will be presented and discussed in two plenary sessions.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Miroslava Marinova\n Our Senior Fellow Miroslava Marinova is invited to speak at the European Commission’s Stakeholder Workshop to share her views on the reform of Article 102 TFEU.  \n \n \n \n Workshop Agenda URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/stakeholder-workshop-draft-article-102-tfeu-guidelines-on-exclusionary-abuses/ 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/workshop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250204T073000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T214456Z UID:3671-1738654200-1738670400@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Reflexiones Sobre Competencia Economica DESCRIPTION:El evento comenzará con una conferencia magistral impartida por William Kovacic\, reconocido académico y experto en competencia económica de la Universidad George Washington\, quien abordará las claves para el fortalecimiento institucional en materia antimonopolio. \nA continuación\, se llevarán a cabo dos paneles de discusión que reunirán a especialistas de alto nivel\, tanto nacionales como internacionales. El primer panel se enfocará en el diseño institucional de una nueva agencia antimonopolio en México\, analizando los desafíos y oportunidades para establecer una entidad efectiva y alineada con las mejores prácticas globales. \nEl segundo panel abordará las tendencias globales en las agencias de competencia económica\, examinando cómo las principales jurisdicciones están adaptando sus estrategias y estructuras ante los cambios tecnológicos y económicos actuales. Estos intercambios buscarán identificar lecciones clave para fortalecer la política de competencia en México y el mundo. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/reflexiones-sobre-competencia-economica/ 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/mexico_copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241203T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241203T100000 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T030058Z UID:3187-1733216400-1733220000@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Legal Standards in Excessive Pricing: Reflecting on the Old and Making Sense of the New DESCRIPTION:This webinar series seeks to explore the Competition Amendment Act (2019)’s introduction of new legal standards applicable for the evaluation of prohibited practices and merges. This webinar focuses on the legal standards applicable to excessive pricing enforcement.  Where the Competition Commission of South Africa has had little success at prosecuting excessive pricing cases prior to amendment\, since then – combined with the Covid-19 pandemic necessitating the utilization of price gouging under the rubric of excessive prices – South Africa has seen an increase in the number of these cases initiated and a higher rate of prosecutorial success. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/legal-standards-in-excessive-pricing-reflecting-on-the-old-and-making-sense-of-the-new/ LOCATION:University Student Center\, 800 21st Street\, NW\, Room 405\, NW\, 20052\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-12-at-10.00.15-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240716T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240716T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T191801Z UID:3594-1721131200-1721134800@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:Will Europe Eat The World? Tech Competition Policy Learned From DMA DESCRIPTION:As more and more consumers around the world reap the benefits of curated online marketplaces (COMs) based in the United States\, foreign competitors are asking their governments to act against COMs’ core business conduct. The European Union’s (EU’s) Digital Markets Act (DMA) is the first major step in this direction\, imposing ex ante-style regulation to comprehensively restrain or eliminate COMs’ management functions. In doing so\, the EU produced a meaningful barrier to digital trade aimed primarily at American companies. DMA targets six major tech companies (Alphabet\, Amazon\, Apple\, ByteDance\, Meta\, and Microsoft)\, five of which are headquartered in the United States\, designating some of their offerings as “gatekeepers.” \nEven as DMA undermines the export of American ingenuity\, the EU has made significant strides toward exporting versions of DMA to governments on other continents\, including\, ironically\, the United States. Two DMA-style manifestations appeared last Congress: The American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) and the Open Apps Market Act (OAMA). Although Congress ultimately rejected these proposals\, they gained notable bipartisan backing. Having bled away cosponsors and momentum since then\, the bills nonetheless remain a feature of debates around digital markets. \nOur panel on July 26th\, “Will Europe Eat the World?”\, featured three experts in platform competition\, digital privacy\, and security to discuss the effects of DMA and its global ripple effects. Given Congress’ continued appetite for “reining in” COMs\, our discussion illuminated domestic proposals through the lens of the DMA’s experiences. With many countries contemplating similar regulations\, the question arises: What are the EU’s true intentions\, and how will these new regulations affect small business innovators? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Platforms\, developers\, and regulators form a complex\, interdependent relationship crucial for a thriving digital ecosystem. Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) leverage existing COMs to reach their global markets and drive competition and innovation in doing so. However\, the DMA’s stringent rules\, aimed at curbing large companies’ influence\, threaten to stifle EU small to mid-sized developers’ ability to innovate. By adopting an ex-ante regulatory framework\, the DMA seeks to reshape digital platform operations\, with significant implications for consumers worldwide. Aurelien Portuese\, founder of the George Washington Competition and Innovation Lab\, highlighted how the DMA’s restrictions narrowly focus on competition within COMs\, completely missing the fact that there is competition between COM business models: \n“The DMA’s provisions deny end-users the ability to express preferences… these preferences in what consumers want are essential to competition. The competition is between business models.” \nThe resulting regulatory structure limits consumer choices between COM business models\, supplanting consumers as the arbiters of winning COM approaches with regulator preferences. Aurelien further encouraged the audience to recognize the costs of eliminating this axis of competition and redirecting it to a system that protects competitors rather than consumers\, which he argued could inadvertently create more barriers for EU developers\, contrary to its goals. \n“The fundamental problem with the DMA is that by ignoring consumer preferences\, we shift away from the consumer welfare standard towards a business-user or competitor standard. The DMA is not focused on increasing competition for consumer choice but rather on increasing the ways business users operate on platforms. This results in selective competition. We need choices between business models\, products\, and services. Unfortunately\, the DMA overlooks the importance of inter-platform competition\, instead focusing on supporting larger incumbent platforms like Epic Games and Spotify.” \nAs the webinar concluded\, the panelists considered the DMA’s global implications\, particularly for the U.S. market. With antitrust bills like AICOA and OAMA circulating in Congress\, Aurelien cautioned against adopting DMA-style regulations\, citing potential security and user experience problems. \n“The provisions in OAMA allow any app developer\, regardless of their merits or intentions\, to be entitled to a spot on app stores. This is highly problematic\, as it would prevent app stores from de-platforming services that pose risks. The presumption of illegality in platform management\, as imposed by these antitrust bills\, is very concerning. Why would we want to copy something in the U.S. that is already failing in Europe under the DMA?” \nThis Insightful webinar was hosted by the Innovators Network Foundation in partnership with the GW Competition & Innovation Lab. URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/will-europe-eat-the-world-tech-competition-policy-learned-from-dma/ LOCATION:The George Washington University\, Jack Morton Auditorium\, 805 21st St.\, NW\, WA\, 20052\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240704 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T192112Z UID:3599-1719964800-1720051199@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:UNCTAD Conference DESCRIPTION:Senior Fellow Oscar Borgogno  presented his project with Prof. Aurelien Portuese\, “Putting Market Investigations to Good Use for Development: The Case of Financial Data Sharing\,” at the Fifteenth Meeting of the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Research Partnership Platform. Hosted at the United Nations Office in Geneva\, this event brought together leading academics\, policymakers\, and national delegates to bridge scientific research and policymaking. \nThe presentation highlighted how financial data-sharing practices from the UK\, EU member countries\, and Australia can empower developing and least developed countries to build expertise and adopt best practices for effective market interventions. \nDistinguished experts engaged in thought-provoking discussions about the future of global competition policy and its role in fostering development. \nSpecial thanks to session chairs Leonard Yves Kenfack Tsafack and Arnau Izaguerri Vila for guiding the dialogue. \nThis milestone event reinforced the importance of international collaboration in advancing competition policy and development.  \nStay tuned for more updates on our ongoing projects and initiatives! URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/unctad-conference/ 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/screenshot_2025-01-07_at_8.50.22_pm_copy_3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240603T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T194058 CREATED:20260106T064135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T221130Z UID:3605-1717401600-1717434000@competitioninnovationlab.ai SUMMARY:G7 - GW Lab - Italian Central Bank DESCRIPTION:https://www.bancaditalia.it/media/agenda/convegni-2024/Digital-Policy-programma.pdf \nThe scientific event explores the intricate relationship between digital trade and data governance in the context of the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The event will start with the remarks of Senior Deputy Governor Luigi Federico Signorini\, followed by two scientific sessions\, a keynote address by Prof. Philippe Aghion (College de France)\, and a policy session focusing on the G7 Data Free Flow with Trust initiative and Cross-Border Payments. \nThe first scientific session centres on digital fragmentation. The digital economy is growing at breakneck speed. Recent OECD estimates indicate that digital trade reached 25% of global trade in 2020. In this context\, Martina Ferracane (Teesside University and European University Institute)\, Johannes Fritz (Digital Policy Alert) and Oscar Borgogno (Bank of Italy) will discuss the challenges presented by the increasingly divergent regulation of digital spaces and the evolving landscape of digital economy\, in addition to the issues posed by the absence of a universally accepted definition for digital trade. \nThe second scientific session delves into the new trends in digital trade policy. In this session\, Javier López González (OECD)\, Mira Burri (University of Lucerne) and Emily Jones (University of Oxford) will analyse how the digitalization process\, from the rise of the Internet to the development of AI\, serves as the primary driver of digital trade e. The session will explore the complementary role played by digital trade agreements in lowering barriers and facilitating e-commerce as well as the rising barriers to digital trade. \nThe keynote address will focus on the intersection between artificial intelligence and innovation policy. \nThe policy session\, “The G7 Data Free Flow with Trust Initiative and Cross-Border Payments\,” brings together key players in the field of cross-border data flows and cross-border payments. The session will be opened by Daniela Battisti (Department for Digital Transformation) and Stefano Siviero (Bank of Italy). In the session\, Jennifer Fowler (FSB)\, Maiko Meguro (Japan Digital Agency) and Audrey Plonk (OECD) will discuss recent developments in Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT)\, and the challenges posed by divergent data frameworks in cross-border payments. The session aims to foster collaboration towards the goals of the G7 Data Free Flow with Trust initiative and of the G20 Roadmap on cross-border payments. \nThe Scientific and Organizing Committee is composed by: Oscar Borgogno (Bank of Italy; George Washington University Competition and Innovation Lab)\, Paolo Mazzotti (Bank of Italy); Lilia Patrignani (Bank of Italy); Gianmatteo Piazza (Bank of Italy); Aurelien Portuese (George Washington University Competition and Innovation Lab); Michele Savini Zangrandi (Bank of Italy). \nThe event will take place in Rome\, at the Centro Convegni “Carlo Azeglio Ciampi” of the Bank of Italy. The programme of the event is available at the link below. \nFor more information\, contact digitalroundtable@bancaditalia.it \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nDescription\n\nhttps://www.bancaditalia.it/media/agenda/convegni-2024/Digital-Policy-p… URL:https://competitioninnovationlab.ai/event/g7-gw-lab-italian-central-bank/ 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/screenshot_2024-05-20_at_9.46.58_pm.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR