ICN Annual Conference in Manila 5-8 May, 2026
I will participate in the Cartel Working Group plenary on “Algorithmic Collusion and Challenges for Cartel Enforcement in the Digital Era.” This topic raises structurally significant issues: the increasing use of algorithms in market conduct challenges traditional cartel law frameworks, particularly with regard to attribution, standards of proof, and the effectiveness of enforcement in digital environments.
The panel is distinguished and brings together leading figures from competition authorities worldwide. Alongside me, speakers include
- Alvin Koh, Chief Executive of the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore,
- Ravneet Kaur, Chairperson of the Competition Commission of India, and
- Diogo Thomson, General Superintendent at CADE (Brazil),
with moderation by John Small, Commissioner at the New Zealand Commerce Commission.
This composition should ensure a discussion that is both legally rigorous and economically grounded.
The ICN conference brings together several hundred competition agencies from over 140 jurisdictions and serves as a key platform for developing international best practices in competition law.
The full programme is available at:
https://www.icn2026mnl.ph/icn2026-agenda
I look forward to the exchange in Manila !