Agenda
8:15 am CET |
Registration & Breakfast |
9:00 am CET |
Welcome Remarks José Antonio Romero Tellaeche, Rector, CIDE |
9:15 am CST |
Navigating Competition Landscapes: A Latin American Perspective Leading figures from Latin American National Competition Authorities will kick off the conference by sharing their unique insights on the evolving competition landscape in their respective countries. They will discuss current challenges, emerging trends, and strategies for fostering fair competition in diverse economic environments. Alexandre Cordeiro, President, CADE |
10:00 am CST |
Balancing Regulatory Oversight and Economic Growth This panel will delve into the delicate balance between regulatory oversight and economic growth in Latin America. Experts will explore how competition authorities can create an environment that encourages innovation and investment while maintaining fair market practices. The discussion will include case studies and best practices from various Latin American countries. Viviana Blanco, Commissioner, COPROCOM |
11:00 am CST |
Coffee Break |
11:15 am CST |
Competition Analysis: Efficiencies vs Industrial Policy This session will examine the ongoing debate between promoting economic efficiencies and implementing industrial policies in competition analysis. Panelists will discuss how these sometimes conflicting objectives impact market dynamics, innovation, and consumer welfare in Latin American economies. They will also explore potential frameworks for balancing these considerations in regulatory decision-making. Philippe Aghion, Professor, College of France* |
12:15 pm CST |
Benefits and Challenges of the Digital Economy: Legislative and Regulatory Developments in LATAM As the digital economy rapidly evolves, this panel will assess recent legislative and regulatory developments across Latin America. Experts will discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies, platform economies, and digital marketplaces. The conversation will focus on creating adaptive regulatory frameworks that promote innovation while addressing concerns such as data privacy, market concentration, and consumer protection in Latin America. Krisztian Katona, Vice President of Global Competition and Regulatory Policy, CCIA |
1:15 pm CST |
Lunch |
2:15 pm CST |
FinTech Revolution: Redefining Financial Services in Latin America This engaging discussion will explore the transformative impact of FinTech on Latin American financial markets. Industry leaders and policymakers will share insights on recent regulatory changes, discussing how they’re shaping the FinTech landscape. The conversation will also look ahead, considering potential innovations and the future of financial inclusion in the region. Adalberto González Hernandez, Director de Evaluación de Servicios Financieros, Banco de Mexico |
3:15 pm CST |
Coffee Break |
3:30 pm CST |
Analyzing Recent Investigations in the Digital Space: Importance of Market Definition and Proportional Remedies This panel will offer a deep dive into recent antitrust investigations in the digital economy. Experts will discuss the challenges of defining relevant markets in rapidly evolving digital spaces and debate the effectiveness of various remedies. The conversation will emphasize the importance of proportional and forward-looking solutions that address competitive concerns without stifling innovation. Carlos Mena Labarthe, former Head of Investigation, COFECE & Partner, Creel, García-Cuéllar, Aiza y Enriquez |
4:30 pm CST |
Wrap-Up & Future Perspectives CIDE’s Professor Alexander Elbittar will provide closing remarks to summarize the lessons of the day, while also suggesting some perspective for the future. Alexander Elbittar, Professor of Economics, CIDE |
* To be confirmed. All speakers invited. Program and speakers are subject to change.
Isaac Alcalá
Director of Digital MarketsCOFECE
Bernardo Batiz-Lazo
ProfessorUniversidad Anáhuac México & Professor
Newcastle Business School
Northumbria University
Viviana Blanco
CommissionerCOPROCOM
Ramiro Camacho Castillo
CommissionerIFT
Mariana Camacho Ordóñez
Senior Fellow and Leader of Hispanic America Initiative at the GW Competition and Innovation LabAlejandro Castañeda
Professor of EconomicsCOLMEX & (former) Commissioner
COFECE
Alexandre Cordeiro Macedo
PresidentCADE
Myriam Cosío Robles
Chief External Affairs OfficerClip & President
ASAMEP
Kaniska Dam
Associate Professor of EconomicsCIDE
Gustavo del Angel
Professor of EconomicsCIDE
Sonia Di Giannatale
Professor of EconomicsCIDE
Sóstenes Díaz González
CommissionerIFT
Alexander Elbittar
Professor of EconomicsCIDE
Juan Manuel Espino Bravo
Chief EconomistCOFECE
Alejandro Faya Rodríguez
CommissionerCOFECE
Adalberto González Hernandez
Director de Evaluación de Servicios FinancierosBanco de Mexico
Laura Elizabeth González Sánchez
Director General of Market ConditionsIFT
Esteban Greco
(Former) PresidentCNDC
Fausto Hernandez Trillo
ProfessorCIDE
Krisztian Katona
Vice President of Global Competition and Regulatory PolicyCCIA
Carlos Mena Labarthe
PartnerCreel
García-Cuéllar
Aiza y Enriquez
Ángel López
PartnerAgon
Francisco Javier Núñez Melgoza
(former) CommissionerCOFECE & Managing Partner
Ockham Economic Consulting
Alexis Pirchio
PresidentCNDC
Carlos Ragazzo
ProfessorFGV
José Antonio Romero Tellaeche
CIDE RectorDaniel Sokol
Professor of LawUniversity of Southern California
María-Fernanda Viecens
ResearcherCenter Technology and Society (CETyS)
Universidad de San Andrés Argentina
Mario Zúñiga
Senior ScholarICLE & Professor of Economic Analysis of Law
University of Lima