Event Overview
Technology markets and competition law are rapidly evolving on a global scale. As digital markets continue to reshape economies and societies, both developed and developing countries are engaging in important discussions about the role of technology and the regulatory frameworks required to address these changes. This discourse involves a wide range of stakeholders including academicians, international organizations, regulators, policy practitioners, lawyers, industry representatives, and civil society.
The Dialogue is pleased to host its 2nd Annual International Conference on “Competition Law in the Digital Age: Contextualising Global Experiences.” This conference will provide a platform for stakeholders from around the world to share their insights and experiences regarding the impact of digital markets and the effective responses of competition law and policy.
Conference Details
- Date: August 8, 2024
- Time: 12:00 Hrs (IST)
Conference Panels
Panel 1: Global Dynamics of Competition Policy and Digital Markets
Description: This panel will explore the domestic experiences and realities of various countries regarding digital markets. Experts will discuss the similarities and differences in these experiences and the corresponding responses through competition law and policy.
- Moderator: Mr. Rahul Rai, Partner, Axiom5 (In-person)
- Speakers:
- Dr. Mariana Tavares, Partner at Cruz Vilace Advogados and International Consultant to the UN on Competition Policy (Online)
- Dr. Akira Inoue, Partner, Baker & McKenzie, Japan (Online)
- Mr. Lazar Radic, Senior Scholar for Competition Policy at ICLE, Adjunct Professor of Law at IE Law School, PhD (Online)
- Ms. Hemangini Dadwal, Partner, AZB & Partners (In-person)
- Dr. Aditya Bhattacharjea, Professor of Economics (Retd.), Delhi School of Economics and Honorary Visiting Senior Fellow, The Dialogue (In-person)
Panel 2: Governance Forum: How Can Domestic Experiences Shape Competition Frameworks for New-Age Markets?
Description: The panel will host experts and regulators from different jurisdictions, including India, South Africa, Japan, and Brazil. It will also host an expert from the UNCTAD Competition and Consumer Policies Branch. The panel will discuss the domestic realities countries should consider while regulating new-age markets.
- Moderator: Kazim Rizvi, Founding Director, The Dialogue (In-person)
- Speakers:
- Ms Rama Vedashree, Former CEO, Data Security Council of India (In-person)
- Ms Payal Malik, Visiting Professor, Digital Economy Startups and Innovation (DESI) and IPCIDE, Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) (In-person)
- Dr. Amar Patnaik, Former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) (In-person)
- Dr. Hariprasad Govinda, Principal Economist at CCSA (Online)
- Dr. Victor Fernandes, Commissioner, Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (CADE) (Online)
- Dr. Reiko Aoki, Commissioner, Japan Fair Trade Commission (Online)
- Ms. Akari Yamamoto, Legal Officer, Competition and Consumer Policies Branch, UNCTAD (Online)
Panel 3: Regulation of Competition in Digital Markets: What Should Small Businesses and Consumers Expect?
Description: This panel will examine early regulatory experiences in various jurisdictions concerning technology markets. It will explore the implications of these regulations for small businesses, startups, SMEs, and consumers, and how these regulations align with consumer interests.
- Moderator: Dr Viswanath Pingali, Professor, IIM Ahmedabad and Senior Fellow – Economics, The Dialogue (In-person)
- Speakers:
- Dr. Kinshuk Jerath, Arthur F. Burns Professor of Free and Competitive Enterprise; Chair of the Marketing Division, Columbia Business School (In-person)
- Dr. William A. Reinsch, Scholl Chair and Senior Adviser, Center for Strategic and International Studies (Online)
- Andrew Chongseh Kim, Senior Foreign Attorney, Bae, Kim & Lee LLC (Online)
- Ms. Gowree Gokhale, Counsel, Nishith Desai Associates (In-person)
- Mr. Rajat Garg, Co-Founder and COO, myUpchar (In-person)
Agenda
| Time (IST) | Description |
| 12:15 – 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 – 14:45 | Panel 1: Global Dynamics of Competition Policy and Digital Markets |
| 14:45 – 14:55 | Address by Ms Teresa Moreira, Head of the Competition and Consumer Policies Branch, UNCTAD (Online) |
| 14:55 – 16:10 | Panel 2: Governance Forum: How can domestic experiences shape competition frameworks for new-age markets? |
| 16:10 – 16:25 | High Tea |
| 16:25 – 17:35 | Panel 3: Regulation of competition in digital markets: What should small businesses and consumers expect? |
| 17:34 – 17:40 | Closing remarks by our keynote, Mr. S. Niranjan Reddy, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) (In-person) |
Join Us
Be part of this influential dialogue and contribute to shaping the future of competition law and policy in the digital age. Engage with global experts and gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of digital markets.
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