Conference Overview
In August 2025, The Dialogue will host the 3rd Annual International Conference on ‘Competition Law in the Digital Age: Reflecting on Evolving Global Dynamics’. Building on its tradition of convening leading voices in the space, this year’s knowledge-sharing conference will bring together policymakers, regulators, academics, and global experts to drive discussions on the role of competition policy in light of evolving global dynamics.
Over the past year, the global discourse on competition policy has intensified significantly. Notably, the geopolitics of competition has become more complex, with strategic trade interests shaping regulatory approaches across jurisdictions. Further, AI has emerged as a central force, with countries deliberating on AI innovation in the context of competition policy. Meanwhile, long-proposed tools, such as settlements and commitments, and the introduction of Deal Value Threshold (DVT), are beginning to see real-world implementation.
In India, there has been a flurry of policy activity not only in the digital economy but also across non-tech sectors, signaling a broader shift in competition enforcement priorities. Amidst these rapid developments, it is crucial to pause, reflect on and contextualize these developments within the broader theoretical and practical foundations of competition policy.
Conference Details
📅 Date: August 7, 2025
🕓 Time: 16:30 IST onwards
📍 Venue: Hybrid | Hotel Ambassador, New Delhi
Panel Discussions
Panel 1: Tailoring Competition Policy Approach to Evolving Geopolitical Dynamics
As geopolitical tensions rise and trade relations become more complex, countries are turning to industrial policy to advance strategic goals. This panel will explore how these trends are influencing competition policy and enforcement frameworks globally.
Moderator:
- Kazim Rizvi, Founding Director, The Dialogue
Speakers:
- Dr. Aurelien Portuese, Research Professor, The George Washington University | Advisor, The Dialogue
- Shailja Singh, Legal Consultant (Associate Professor), Centre for Trade and Investment Law
- Dr. Christopher S. Yoo, Imasogie Professor in Law & Technology, University of Pennsylvania
- Tommaso Giardini, Associate Director, Digital Policy Alert
- Abir Roy, Co-Founder and Advocate, Sarvada Legal
- Ram Kumar Poornachandran, Senior Partner, AZB & Partners
Panel 2: Relevance of Competition Policy for AI Innovation
As AI becomes a vehicle of both innovation and geopolitical ambition, competition authorities are responding with new frameworks and oversight tools. This panel will examine how competition policy can nurture dynamic AI ecosystems while ensuring fair market practices.
Moderator:
- Jameela Sahiba, Associate Director – AI and Public Affairs, The Dialogue | Secretariat, Coalition for Responsible Evolution of AI (CoRE-AI)
Speakers:
- Dr. Kinshuk Jerath, Arthur F. Burns Professor of Free and Competitive Enterprise, Columbia Business School
- Shruti Hiremath, Counsel, Clifford Chance LLP
- Rahul Rai, Partner & Co-founder, Axiom5 Law Chambers LLP
- Suparna Singh, CEO & Co-Founder, Frammer AI; Former President & CEO, NDTV
Panel 3: Aligning Existing Competition Policy with Broader Economic Goals
With the adoption of new enforcement tools like settlements and DVT, this panel will reflect on whether regulatory innovation within existing frameworks can serve economic goals better than sweeping ex-ante legislation.
Moderator:
- Hemangini Dadwal, Senior Partner (Competition/Antitrust), AZB & Partners
Speakers:
- Dr. Sasmit Patra, Hon’ble Member of Indian Parliament (Rajya Sabha)
- Dr. Aditya Bhattacharjea, Visiting Professor, ISID; Visiting Senior Fellow, The Dialogue
- Dr. Lazar Radic, Senior Scholar, International Center for Law & Economics; Assistant Professor of Law, IE University
- Dr. Kadambari Prasad, Vice President, Compass Lexecon
Agenda
| Time (IST) | Session |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Opening Remarks |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Panel 1: Tailoring Competition Policy Approach to Evolving Geopolitical Dynamics |
| 18:00 – 18:10 | Break / Panel Change |
| 18:10 – 19:10 | Panel 2: Relevance of Competition Policy for AI Innovation |
| 19:10 – 19:20 | Break / Panel Change |
| 19:20 – 20:20 | Panel 3: Aligning Existing Competition Policy with Broader Economic Goals |
| 20:20 – 20:30 | Closing Address by Shri Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, Hon’ble Member of Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) (In-person) |
We are pleased to acknowledge the support of three distinguished partners:
- Digital Policy Alert (DPA) | Knowledge Partner
A comprehensive global repository monitoring over 10,000 digital economy policy interventions across 50+ jurisdictions. DPA enables evidence-based, cross-border dialogue on emerging regulatory trends. - CoRE-AI (Coalition for Responsible Evolution of AI) | Emerging Tech Partner
India’s premier multistakeholder initiative committed to fostering ethical, inclusive, and accountable AI governance through rigorous evidence-building, stakeholder consultation, and capacity development. - SCOPE Global Exchange | Outreach Partner
An international platform facilitating interdisciplinary dialogue at the intersection of policy, technology, law, and economics, with the aim of cultivating future-oriented regulatory frameworks.
Join Us
Be part of this critical global dialogue that bridges jurisdictions and disciplines. Join senior policymakers, academics, and industry leaders as we reflect on the evolving interplay of law, markets, and technology.
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