The New Frontiers of Antitrust Conference is an annual event organized by Concurrences, a leading publisher in the field of competition law and economics. The 16th edition took place in Paris on February 5, 2026, in partnership with firms such as Accuracy, Analysis Group, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider, BRG, Charles River Associates, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, Clifford Chance, Compass Lexecon, Dechert, Gide, FORCYD, Linklaters, and RBB Economics.
The conference addressed key topics including the role of competition policy in driving investment and innovation, the adaptation of competition law to new economic and social realities such as digital transformation and climate goals, and the balance between legal certainty and economic reasoning in enforcement frameworks. Discussions also emphasized the importance of international cooperation among competition authorities in the context of globalization and cross-border markets.
Notable speakers included Frédéric Jenny, Professor Emeritus at ESSEC Business School, who delivered introductory remarks on competition, innovation, and enforcement presumptions. The event featured multiple panels, fireside chats, and the presentation of the Ph.D. Awards 2025, providing attendees with opportunities to engage with experts and peers in the field.
The conference is particularly beneficial for legal professionals, economists, policymakers, and academics specializing in competition law and economics. It offers a platform to stay informed about the latest developments, share insights, and network with leading experts and practitioners in the field.
Speakers(35)
Antoine Chapsal
Analysis Group
Aude-Laure Delbac
European Commission - Legal Service
Benot C00ur00
Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)
Benoît Cœuré
Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)
Damien Gerard
Belgian Competition Authority
David Sevy
Compass Lexecon
Dr. Gordon Christian
Siemens Energy
Fr00d00ric Jenny
Professor Emeritus at ESSEC Business School
Francesco Martucci
Paris-Panth00on Assas University
Frédéric Jenny
Professor Emeritus at ESSEC Business School
Frédéric Jenny is Professor Emeritus at ESSEC Business School and a Fernand Braudel Fellow at the European University Institute in Paris.
Gemmeke Knoop
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets - ACM
Griet Jans
Belgian Competition Authority
Jean Sentenac
Air France-KLM
Jeremy de Douhet
TotalEnergies
Karima El Sammaa
ArcelorMittal
Katrin Schallenberg
Clifford Chance
Koen Van de Casteele
European Commission - DG COMP
Laurent Flochel
Charles River Associates International (CRA)
Michael L. Keeley
Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider
Oana Stefan
King's College London
Pascale D00champs
Accuracy
Pascale Déchamps
Accuracy
S00verine Schrameck
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
Sandro Gleave
Federal Cartel Office
Sarah Lacoche
DGCCRF
St00phane Hautbourg
Gide Loyrette Nouel
Stéphane Hautbourg
Gide Loyrette Nouel
Susana Campuzano Fern00ndez
National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC)
Susana Campuzano Fernández
National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC)
Séverine Schrameck
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
Thomas Buettner
European Commission - DG COMP
Thomas Elkins
Linklaters
Thomas Ernoult
Directorate General of the Treasury
Tristan L00cuyer
RBB Economics
Tristan Lécuyer
Partner at RBB Economics
Event Details
- Date
- February 5, 2026
- Location
- 🇫🇷 Paris, France
- Paris
- Audience
- Legal professionals, economists, policymakers, academics specializing in competition law and economics