Antitrust in the Digital Age Conference
The 'Antitrust in the Digital Age' conference, held on November 24, 2023, at Bird & Bird's Warsaw office, was a collaborative effort organized by the Global Antitrust Institute at George Mason University, the Polish Competition Law Association, and Bird & Bird. This international event aimed to explore the evolving landscape of antitrust law in the context of digital markets, focusing on the implications of new European regulations.
Key topics included the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA), with discussions centered on their advantages, challenges, and practical consequences for businesses. Attendees examined the complexities of antitrust enforcement in the digital era and the unique characteristics of digital services offered by gatekeeper-designated companies.
The conference featured a diverse lineup of speakers, including academics such as Prof. Christian Bergquist (University of Copenhagen), Prof. John Yun (George Mason University), and Prof. Marek Martyniszyn (Queen's University Belfast). Representatives from the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European University Institute also contributed, alongside industry professionals like Dr. Saskia King (Bird & Bird, London) and Krishna Sood (Microsoft).
Speakers(13)
Dr. Hanna Stakheyeva
Lecturer at Bogazici University, Istanbul
Lecturer at Bogazici University in Istanbul, focusing on merger control and competition law.
Dr. Philip Hanspach
Economist at European University Institute, Florence
Economist at the European University Institute in Florence, also affiliated with the OECD.
Dr. Saskia King
Partner at Bird & Bird, London
Partner at Bird & Bird in London, with over 18 years' experience in UK and EU competition law.
Krishna Sood
Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft
Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft, focusing on digital services compliance.
Marcin Alberski
Counsel at Bird & Bird, Warsaw
Counsel at Bird & Bird in Warsaw, co-head of the Competition & Consumer Protection team.
Paweł Lipski
Partner at Bird & Bird, Warsaw
Partner at Bird & Bird in Warsaw, focusing on copyright law, digital transformation, and e-commerce.
Prof. Christian Bergquist
Professor at University of Copenhagen
Professor at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in competition law.
Prof. John Yun
Professor at George Mason University
Professor at George Mason University, focusing on antitrust and competition policy.
Prof. Marek Martyniszyn
Professor at Queen's University Belfast
Professor at Queen's University Belfast, with expertise in international competition law.
Prof. Oles Andriychuk
Professor at Newcastle Law School
Professor at Newcastle Law School, specializing in digital markets and competition law.
Prof. Przemysław Ostojski
Professor at Warsaw Justice Academy
Professor at the Warsaw Justice Academy, specializing in digital platforms and competition law.
Prof. Thomas Höppner
Partner at Hausfeld, Berlin
Partner at Hausfeld in Berlin, specializing in competition law and digital markets.
Vivien Terrien
Representative at Court of Justice of the European Union
Representative of the Court of Justice of the European Union, with insights into judicial review under the DMA and DSA.
Event Details
- Date
- June 15, 2024
- Location
- 🇵🇱 Warsaw, Poland
- Bird & Bird's Warsaw Office
- Audience
- Legal professionals, academics, industry experts