Dynamic Competition in Dynamic Markets: The Opportunities and Challenges of Digital Markets in LatAm

Agenda

8:15 am CET

Registration & Breakfast

9:00 am CET

Welcome Remarks

José Antonio Romero Tellaeche, Rector, CIDE
Alexander Elbittar, Professor of Economics, CIDE

9:15 am CST

Navigating Competition Landscapes: A Latin American Perspective

Leading figures from Latin American National Competition Authorities kicked off the conference by sharing their unique insights on the evolving competition landscape in their respective countries. They discussed current challenges, emerging trends, and strategies for fostering fair competition in diverse economic environments.

Alexandre Cordeiro, President, CADE
Viviana Blanco, Commissioner, COPROCOM
Alejandro Faya Rodríguez, Commissioner, COFECE
Alexis Pirchio, President, CNDC
Moderator: Alexander Elbittar, Professor of Economics, CIDE

10:00 am CST

Balancing Regulatory Oversight and Economic Growth

This panel delved into the delicate balance between regulatory oversight and economic growth in Latin America. Experts explored how competition authorities can create an environment that encourages innovation and investment while maintaining fair market practices. The discussion included case studies and best practices from various Latin American countries.

Viviana Blanco, Commissioner, COPROCOM
Ramiro Camacho Castillo, Commissioner, IFT
Juan Manuel Espino Bravo, Chief Economist, COFECE
Moderator: Sonia Di Giannatale, Professor of Economics, CIDE

11:00 am CST

Coffee Break

11:15 am CST

Competition Analysis: Efficiencies vs Industrial Policy

This session examined the ongoing debate between promoting economic efficiencies and implementing industrial policies in competition analysis. Panelists discussed how these sometimes conflicting objectives impact market dynamics, innovation, and consumer welfare in Latin American economies. They also explored potential frameworks for balancing these considerations in regulatory decision-making.

Daniel Sokol, Professor of Law, University of Southern California
Alexis Pirchio, President, CNDC
Francisco Javier Núñez Melgoza, former Commissioner, COFECE & Managing Partner, Ockham Economic Consulting
Moderator: Fausto Hernández Trillo, Professor, CIDE

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 assessed recent legislative and regulatory developments across Latin America. Experts discussed the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies, platform economies, and digital marketplaces. The conversation focused 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
Mario Zúñiga, Senior Scholar, ICLE & Professor of Economic Analysis of Law, University of Lima
Sóstenes Díaz González, Commissioner, IFT
Isaac Alcalá, Director of Digital Markets, COFECE
Carlos Ragazzo, Professor, FGV
Moderator: Kaniska Dam, Associate Professor of Economics, CIDE

1:15 pm CST

Lunch

2:15 pm CST

FinTech Revolution: Redefining Financial Services in Latin America

This engaging discussion looked at the transformative impact of FinTech on Latin American financial markets. Industry leaders and policymakers shared hteir insights on recent regulatory changes, discussing how they’re shaping the FinTech landscape. The conversation also looked 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
Bernardo Batiz-Lazo, Professor, Universidad Anáhuac México & Professor, Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University
Ángel López, Partner, Agon
Myriam Cosío, Chief External Affairs Officer, Clip & President, ASAMEP
Esteban Greco, former President, CDNC
Moderator: Gustavo del Angel, Professor of Economics, CIDE

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 offered a deep dive into recent antitrust investigations in the digital economy. Experts discussed the challenges of defining relevant markets in rapidly evolving digital spaces and debate the effectiveness of various remedies. The conversation also emphasized 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
Mariana Camacho Ordóñez, Senior Fellow and Leader of Hispanic America Initiative at the GW Competition and Innovation Lab
Alejandro Castañeda, Professor of Economics, COLMEX & former Commissioner, COFECE
Laura Elizabeth González Sánchez, Director General of Market Conditions, IFT
Moderator: María-Fernanda Viecens, Researcher, Center Technology and Society (CETyS), Universidad de San Andrés Argentina

4:30 pm CST

Wrap-Up & Future Perspectives

CIDE’s Professor Alexander Elbittar provided closing remarks to summarize the lessons of the day, while also suggesting some perspective for the future.

Alexander Elbittar, Professor of Economics, CIDE