Main Conference: 17 & 18 November 2026
Main Conference: 17 & 18 November 2026|DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels City
Join the definitive EU competition law review in 2026. Now in its 35th year.
Get the full picture. Connect with the European competition law community.
Bringing together regulators, in-house counsel, lawyers and economists to dissect current policies and shape strategies for the future.
95+ regulators, judges, in-house counsel & other experts sharing their insights in 2026. Those already confirmed include:
Europe's leading competition law review:
Your A-Z of Competition Law
From cartels, abuse of dominance and mergers through to digital markets, AI, labour markets, foreign subsidies regulation, vertical restraints and private enforcement, we have you covered.
Join us for 3 days of in-depth analysis of all the recent policy developments, decisions and investigations at both EU and national level.
360-Degree Perspective
Hear from across the competition law world to gain a full perspective on every aspect.
Speakers include representatives from the European Commission & national competition authorities, policy makers, judges, in-house counsel from major corporations, eminent academics, leading private practice lawyers involved in ground-breaking cases and competition economists.
THE Event to Meet the European Competition Law Community
Meet over 300 attendees from across the European competition law community and beyond.
Catch up with old peers and make new connections during two informal drinks receptions and a separately bookable Evening Meal.
Plus, maximise networking by connecting with attendees through the event app, before, during and after the event.
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in-house counsel, regulators, private practice lawyers & economists attending
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annual review, offering you the definitive EU competition law update
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incisive sessions offering in-depth perspectives on the most complex areas of competition law
Covering all 'must-know' and emerging topics:
View from the Commission
Major Events and Policy Issues
Regulators’ Roundtable
Competition Law in the Current Geopolitical Context
Cartels, including Novel Cartels
Information Exchange & Price Signalling
Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation
Authorities’ New Detection and Enforcement Tools
Competition Damages Litigation
Article 102
Digital Markets & AI
Merger Control
Foreign Direct Investment
Foreign Subsidies Regulation
Managing Multijurisdictional Transactions
Compliance
Joint Ventures
Practical Tips for Dealing with RFIs
Territorial Supply Constraints
Vertical Restraints
AI in Competition Law
Competition Law in Digital & AI Markets - Focus Day
Deep dive into one of the most rapidly developing areas of competition law to ensure that you are prepared for the future. This year's sessions include:
- A View from the Commission
- Reviewing the DMA
- Lessons Learnt from Recent Digital Cases
- DMA compliance
- Digital Sovereignty and Other Policy Developments
- AI: The New Frontier of Competition Law
- Merger Control in Digital Markets
- Digital Markets & Private Enforcement
More networking than ever before! Connect with the competition law community at the premier event in Europe:
2 Drinks Receptions
Join us for 2 drinks receptions to catch up with your peers and make new connections in an informal setting.
- Welcome Drinks Reception at the end of the Focus Day, Monday 17th November
- Drinks Reception at the end of Day 1 of the Main Conference, Tuesday 18th November
Conference Dinner
Join us for the separately bookable 3-Course Dinner* after the Drinks Reception on Day 1 of the Main Conference, Tuesday 17th November. We are opening up the ever-popular Speakers' Dinner to all attendees to ensure that everyone benefits from an opportunity to build new connections and strengthen existing relationships.
*Venue to be confirmed.
Only available for attendees who have pre-booked their dinner ticket.
CPD Certification - 18 CPD Hours Available
Attendance at this conference may be used to claim CPD from your professional body. The number of hours, or points may vary from body to body. Upon request, we will supply you with a certificate of attendance to facilitate your CPD submission with your professional membership organisation.
What makes Informa's events different?
35+ years delivering highly specialised legal events, curated by YOU
We know events, but your expertise shapes our agendas. Our approach goes beyond consulting a select few—we engage the entire community through comprehensive interviews, ensuring our conferences deliver:
- Timely insights that address current industry challenges
- Technical depth that advances professional knowledge
- Practical solutions you can implement immediately
We bring together the whole of the competition law universe
Our events bring together voices from every corner of the competition law landscape, delivering truly comprehensive insights:
- Regulators will discuss how they are approaching policy and enforcement
- In-house counsel will offer their practical strategies
- Private practice lawyers will provide definitive guidance
- Barristers will dissect the latest cases
- Economists will deliver expert perspectives
- ...as well as academics & associations