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:20250415T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250415T110000 DTSTAMP:20260419T083835 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:20250418T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250418T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T083835 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:20250424T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250424T120000 DTSTAMP:20260419T083835 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 END:VCALENDAR