Competition in Mobile Ecosystems: Enforcement v. Regulatory Approaches

Agenda

9:00 am EST

Mobile Duopoly: Regulation v. Antitrust Enforcement, a View from Enforcers

Panelists will analyze recent cases and policy developments, such as the DMA, Japan mobile bill, and UK DMCC. The panel will draw lessons from these cases and policy developments, discussing what works and what doesn’t in terms of promoting competition and consumer welfare in mobile ecosystems. Finally, the panel will discuss future directions for regulation and antitrust enforcement in mobile ecosystems, including potential new approaches and challenges.

Alberto Bacchiega, Director, Markets and Cases VI: Digital Platforms, DG COMP
Rei Kataoka, Assistant Director for Coordination in Digital Markets, JFTC
Moderator: Cani Fernandez, President, CNMC

10:00 am EST

Hardware and Software Interoperability in Mobiles: A Window into the Future of Innovation?

The panel will explore the strategic implications of interoperability, including how it can impact competition in the tech industry. They will discuss how improved interoperability can lead to increased innovation, as companies are able to develop new products and services that work seamlessly across different devices and platforms. The panel will also examine how interoperability can enhance consumer choice, by allowing consumers to use their preferred devices and services regardless of the platform or ecosystem they are using.

Julie Carlson, Director, Government Affairs, Qualcomm
Filomena Chirico, Head of Unit, DG Connect
June Im, Senior Legal Counsel, Ericsson
Pieter Koornhof, Attorney, High Court of South Africa
Giuseppe Colangelo, Professor, LUISS Guido Carli
Moderator: Ian Mason, Director of Operations, FUTO

11:00 am EST

App Distribution in Mobile Ecosystems US & EU Developments

The panel will discuss the key competition issues related to app distribution, including platform control, market access, and the role of app stores. Panelists will provide an overview of recent regulatory developments in the US and EU, including antitrust investigations, court rulings, and proposed legislation. Panelists will discuss the implications of regulatory developments for app developers, including changes to app store policies, fees, and revenue sharing models. Finally, the panel will consider the potential long-term impacts of regulatory developments on the future of app distribution, including the emergence of new business models and platforms.

Thomas Kramler, Head of Unit, DMA Unit, European Commission
Avery Gardiner, Director of Competition Policy, Spotify
Borja Martínez, Partner, Fieldfisher
Damien Geradin, Partner, Geradin Partners
Moderator: Rebecca Haw Allensworth, Professor, Vanderbilt Law School

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