Dynamic Competition in Dynamic Markets: Charting the Path Forward?

On March 22, 2024, at SDA Bocconi School of Management, engaging discussions took place at CPI’s inaugural European conference, “Dynamic Competition in Dynamic Markets: Charting the Path Forward?” This event explored Europe’s pivotal role in shaping competition dynamics in rapidly evolving markets.

Throughout the day, expert panels dissected crucial topics such as platform regulation, digital mergers’ impact on innovation, algorithmic pricing challenges, and the intersection of AI and competition law. With insights from policymakers, academics, and industry leaders, attendees were able to gain valuable perspectives on current challenges, opportunities, and future directions in European competition policy.

8:15 am CET

Registration

9:00 am CET

Welcome Remarks

Stefano Caselli, Dean, SDA Bocconi School of Management

Carmelo Cennamo, Affiliate Professor of Digital Transformation, SDA Bocconi School of Management; Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Copenhagen Business School

9:15 am CET

Introductory Remarks

Mario Monti, Formerly Italian Prime Minister, European Commissioner; Honorary President, Institute for European Policymaking, Bocconi University

9:45 am CET

Opening Keynote

Andreas Schwab, Member of the European Parliament

10:15 am CET

Platform Regulation: Where Do We Stand & What Are We Missing?

Filomena Chirico, Head of Unit, DG CNECT

Giorgio Monti, Professor of Competition Law, Tilburg University

Kathryn McMahon, Associate Professor of Law, University of Warwick

Carolina Abate, Competition Expert, OECD

Moderator: Assimakis Komninos, Partner, White & Case

11:00 am CET

Coffee Break

11:15 am CET

Digital Mergers & Innovation

Andrea Venanzetti, Director, Italian Antitrust Authority

Michele Polo, Professor of Economics, Bocconi University

Marc Zedler, Deputy Head of Unit, Mergers, DG COMP

Lorenzo Coppi, Co-Head of EMEA practice, Compass Lexecon

Moderator: Mario Todino, Partner, Jones Day

12:15 pm CET

Fireside Chat: Reflecting on Two Decades Since the Microsoft Decision: Lessons and Insights

Mario Monti, Formerly Italian Prime Minister, European Commissioner; Honorary President, Institute for European Policymaking, Bocconi University

Olivier Guersent, Director-General, DG COMP

Frédéric Jenny, Chairman, OECD Competition Committee

Moderator: Carmelo Cennamo, Affiliate Professor of Digital Transformation, SDA Bocconi School of Management; Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Copenhagen Business School

1:00 pm CET

Lunch

2:00 pm CET

Algorithmic Pricing, Innovation and Competition: Key Challenges

Giuseppe Colangelo, Jean Monnet Professor of European Innovation Policy; fellow of the Stanford Law School and University of Vienna Transatlantic Technology Law Forum (TTLF)

Tobias Kretschmer, Professor of Management, LMU Munich

Oreste Pollicino, Professor of Constitutional Law, Bocconi University

Cristina Alaimo, Associate Professor of Digital Economy and Society, Luiss

Moderator: Francesco Rosati, Partner, RBB Economics

3:00 pm CET

Coffee Break

3:15 pm CET

AI & Competition Law: What Are the Challenges and Opportunities?

Andrea Appella, Visiting Professor, King’s College London

Amba Kak, Executive Director, AI Now Institute

Stefano Firpo, Director General; ad interim Head of Competition & Enterprise Unit, Assonime

Brando Benifei, Member, European Parliament

Moderator: Marco D’Ostuni, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

4:15 pm CET

Chief Economists’ Roundtable

Antonio Buttà, Chief Economist, AGCM

Lluís Saurí, Acting Chief Economist, DG COMP

Griet Jans, Chief Economist, Belgian Competition Authority

Ana Sofia Rodrigues, Commissioner & former Chief Economist, Portuguese Competition Authority

Moderator: Barbara Veronese, Partner, Oxera

5:15 pm CET

10-Minute Wrap-Up

Alberto Pera, President, Italian Antitrust Association

Carmelo Cennamo, Affiliate Professor of Digital Transformation, SDA Bocconi School of Management; Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Copenhagen Business School

5:30 pm CET

Aperitivo & Wine Tasting

Nicola Campagnola, Sommelier & Owner, Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde (Valpolicella – Amarone)