Competition Law Africa
A unique event examining regional and global competition law trends. Understand how competition law is developing across Africa, share practical insights with industry leaders and digitally connect with the competition law community.
Regulators and in-house counsel from across Africa who brought clarity to a complex patchwork of regimes. Speakers on the 2021 digital stage included:
Key Themes Covered at Competition Law Africa 2021 included:
As competition law continues to develop across Africa, this premier forum comes to grips with a complex patchwork of regimes allowing delegates to gain practical strategies to help them stay compliant.
Bringing together in-house counsel from major multinational and local companies, regional competition authorities, leading competition lawyers and economists to ensure that we have it covered from every angle.
Enforcement Priorities
The regulators' roundtable review of current enforcement priorities and policy developments across Africa. Along with a discussion on current models of regional cooperation in competition law, including AfCFTA, COMESA, SADC and SEMAC.
Public Interest & Consumer Protection
Practical insights into the role of public interest and other non-traditional considerations, including consumer protection in African competition law. And, an analysis of what they mean for compliance, including implications for the treatment of foreign direct investment.
Digital Markets, Dominance & Vertical Restraints
An examination of some of the most complex and evolving areas of competition law from a unique African perspective. A look at how African authorities approach digital markets and what lessons can be learnt from approaches taken by leading jurisdictions. Followed by a discussion on the difficulties of enforcing abuse of dominance in the region and practical challenges in E-Commerce.
Merger Control
A focus on merger control regimes across key jurisdictions in Africa, including approaches to thresholds, practical implications of public interest consideration, how to prepare a filing and strategies for navigating a complex patchwork of regimes when managing multi-jurisdictional mergers.
Procedural Developments
Are non-competition law issues including corruption derailing investigations in the region? What is the future of virtual trials after COVID-19? What are the lessons learnt from recent dawn raids? Delegates had the chance to share practical strategies with fellow in-house counsel to help them navigate the competition law process in the region.
All from a Truly Pan-African Perspective!
The opportunity to gain a truly pan-African perspective in-order to be able to understand how competition law is developing across the continent with speakers from:
South Africa - Nigeria - Zambia - Namibia - Botswana -Kenya - Egypt - Tanzania - Swaziland - Malawi - COMESA -SADC and others
Competition Law Africa 2021: Digital Edition
Wherever you are in the world, Competition Law Africa is coming to you.
Expert regulatory and industry speakers. Hundreds of connections. Unparalleled networking opportunities. All delivered online, direct to you.
- In-depth sessions, live Q&As and engaging polls
- Connect with your peers before, during and after the event with 1:1 or group video meetings
- Virtual "coffee tables" and spontaneous encounters with old friends and new
- Download detailed presentations to revisit in your own time
- Increased flexibility to fit Competition Law Africa around your schedule
- Benefit from reduced costs and save time
WHY ATTEND INFORMA CONNECT'S COMPETITION LAW CONFERENCES?
We offer 30+ years' experience bringing together the antitrust community across Europe and worldwide. Our thoroughly researched, independent programs are based on in-depth interviews with key industry players. They are delivered by leading experts in the field, providing you with an invaluable insight into the latest developments and practical guidance on the industry. Attending one of our events offers you an opportunity for digital networking with your peers from across the competition law world.
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Be a part of Competition Law Africa.
Get in touch today to find out about the opportunities we have for you to get ahead of the competition, showcase your expertise and align your brand with the most exciting event in Competition Law in Africa.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Enes Duzen on +44 (0)20 8052 0469 or email Enes.Duzen@informa.com.
