Next-Generation Regulation: Competition Law in the Digital, Intelligent, & Sustainable Economy

Friday, November 7, 2025 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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In an era defined by digital transformation, environmental urgency, innovation and artificial intelligence, competition law faces unprecedented challenges. This one-day international conference, co-organized by the GW Competition & Innovation Lab and the Bogazici University Innovation and Competition Based Development Studies Research Center, brings together academics, practitioners, regulators, and private sector representatives to explore how competition policy must adapt to safeguard innovation, sustainability, and market fairness. Sessions will focus on digital markets, AI enforcement, and green cooperation, while drawing from recent decisions by the TCA, EC and global regulatory developments. The event aims to foster dialogue on the practical design of next-generation regulation that balances economic efficiency with societal values.

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Agenda

TimeSession
9:00 AMRegistration and Welcome Coffee
9:30 AM

Welcoming Remarks
Dr. Asli Helvacioglu - Bogazici University

Dr. Hanna Stakheyeva - GW Competition & Innovation Lab

Professor Aurelien Portuese (George Washington University)

10:00 AMOpening Keynote - "The Future of Competition Law in a Rapidly Changing Global Order

Antonio Capobianco - Deputy Head of the Competition Division, OECD
10:30 AM

Session 1: Competition in the Digital Economy 
Moderator: Dr. Asli Helvacioglu (Bogazici University)

  • Featured speech: “Platform Power and Digital Regulation: Global Lessons, Local Realities” by Esin Aygun (Turkish Competition Authority)
  • Panelists: Dr Zeynep Ayata (Koc University), Selcuk Yilmaz (TCA), Can Saricicek (ACTECON), Natasha Afinogenova (Google), Cavit Yantac (Microsoft)
12:00 PMCoffee Break
12:15 PM

Session 2: From Algorithms to Accountability: Navigating AI’s Impact on Competition Law

  • Moderator: Dr. Kerem Cem Sanli, Bilgi University
  • Panelists: Dr. Christian Bergqvist (University of Copenhagen), Elena Ponte (Federal Trade Commission), Dr. Philipp Roos (Freshfields), Sencer Ecer (Compass Lexecon)
1:15 PMLunch Break
2:15 PM

Session 3: Sustainability in the Shadow of the Competition Policy

  • Moderator: Dr. Muzaffer Eroglu (Bogazici University)
  • Panelists: Julian Nowag (Lund University/University of Hong Kong), Megi Erpardo (Abdi Ibrahim Pharmaceuticals), Dr. Hanna Stakheyeva (GW Competition & Innovation Lab), Elif Acelya Balki (Migros), Aybert Kurt (ACTECON)
3:15 PM

Session 4: Green Claims Under Scrutiny: Tackling Deception in the Market

  • Moderator: Dr. Eda Sahin, Spa Bath University
  • Panelists: Hande Karakulah (L’Oreal), Sezin Turan (RE&UP Recycling Technologies), A. Deniz Altinay (Norton Rose Fulbright/Pekin Bayar Mizrahi), Meltem Bağış Akkaya (TCA)
4:15 PMCoffee Break
4:30 PM

Closing Session - Competition Law 2030: Strategic Outlook

  • Moderator: Bahadir Balki (ACTECON)
  • Panelists: Dr. Mathew Heim (GW Competition & Innovation Lab), Müge Bulat Çetinkaya (Borusan Boru), Prof. Aurelien
  • Portuese (The George Washington University), Asli Helvacioglu (Bogazici University)
5:15 PM
Closing Keynote: “Resilient Markets, Empowered Consumers: A New Vision for Competition”

Teresa Moreira (UNCTAD)

5:30 PMClosing Reflections
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Flyer and Agenda for Istanbul conference - all text and download link available on site

 

Where
Albert Hall Media and Public Affairs Building Bogazici University Istanbul, Turkey DC 20052

Admission
Open to everyone.


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