CCI is Hosting 8th BRICS ICC in New Delhi

Aditi

2 years ago

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is hosting the 8th BRICS International Competition Conference (BRICS ICC) 2023 in New Delhi. The conference is themed ‘New Issues in Competition Law and Policy – Dimensions, Perspectives, Challenges’ and is scheduled from 11th to 13th October. It has brought together more than 600 delegates from competition authorities of BRICS and non-BRICS countries, competition law experts, non-government advisors, and domestic invitees to discuss and exchange insights on emerging issues in competition law and policy.

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About the 8th BRICS International Competition Conference

The 8th BRICS International Competition Conference (BRICS ICC) in India, after a decade, serves as a significant event. During the conference, joint reports on the Leniency Program and the Digital Economy will be released and discussed. The opening ceremony on October 12 will feature a keynote address by Hon’ble Justice Ashok Bhushan, Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). The heads of BRICS competition authorities will participate in the closing ceremony on October 13 and sign a Joint Statement.

Aim of the 8th BRICS ICC

The conference, hosted biennially by the BRICS competition authorities, provides a platform for promoting cooperation, experience sharing, and mutual learning amongst the competition authorities of BRICS countries. Its main objective is to address emerging issues and challenges in competition enforcement within BRICS countries and promote collaboration among the BRICS competition authorities.

Topics of Discussion

The 8th BRICS International Competition Conference will include a diverse range of discussions through three plenary sessions and four breakout sessions focusing on these themes:

BRICS Joint Documents (Leniency Programme & Digital Economy Reports)
New Issues in Competition Law and Policy in the BRICS Countries
Promoting Soft Law Tools to Create a Pro-competitive Environment in the Markets
Competition Analysis in Digital Economy: Big Technologies and Algorithms
Sustainability and Climate Change: New Dimensions in Competition Law
Role of Market Studies in Emerging Competition Issues
Challenges in Merger Control: International Perspective

These sessions will provide a platform for in-depth conversations and insights into various aspects of competition law and policy in BRICS nations.

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