In the age of information and rapid communication needs, the technological innovation is one of the key drivers to overall economic development. Rapid innovation has offered advanced technological products and services which has facilitated in the creation of new markets. In the past decade, the technological revolution has catapulted the opportunities in the Information and Communication Technology industry 'High-Tech Markets'. HighTech Markets are often borderless, virtual and characterized by strong network effects. However, these markets present unique challenges relating to market regulation.
In view of the evolution of and key developments in the Competition Law over the past few years in India, ASSOCHAM is contemplating to organise, the 5th International Conference on “Competition Law & Tech Sector” on Friday, 19th January, 2018 at Hotel Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore.
Invited Eminent Speakers
• Sri T. B. Jayachandra, Hon'ble Minister, Department of Law, Government of Karnataka
• Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon'ble Minister of State (Independent Charge), Department of IT, Biotechnology and Science &Technology, Government of Karnataka
• Shri Rajkumar Dhoot, Past President, ASSOCHAM & Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)
• Shri Augustine Peter, Member, Competition Commission of India
• Shri K.V.R. Murty, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs
• Mr. Sandeep Jajodia, President, ASSOCHAM & Chairman & Managing Director, Monnet Group
• Mr. Balkrishan Goenka, Sr. Vice President, ASSOCHAM & Chairman, Welspun Group
• Mr. Kiran Grandhi, Vice President, ASSOCHAM & Vice-Chairman, GMR Infrastructure Ltd.
• Mr. Manas Kumar Chaudhuri, Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council for Competition Law & Partner, Khaitan and Co.
• Mr. Samir Gandhi, Co- Chairman, ASSOCHAM Competition Law Council and Partner, AZB Partners
• Mr. Karan Singh Chandhiok, Co-Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council for Competition Law & Partner, Chandhiok & Associates
• Mr. Anand S. Pathak, Managing Partner, P&A Law Offices
• Ms. Nisha Kaur Uberoi, Partner and National Head of the Competition Law Practice, Trilegal
And many other eminent experts
Program Schedule
Date: Friday, 19th January, 2018 Conference Time: 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
Registration: 09:00 am - 10:00 am (Pre-registration is compulsory)
Venue: Sigma Hall, Hotel Chancery Pavilion, #135, Residency Road, Bangalore - 560 025, India
Key Discussion Areas
• Panel 1 - Dominance in the tech sector : how to curb abusive conduct without distorting innovation
• Panel 2 - Trade associations & cartel regulation : lessons for in-house compliance counsel
• Panel 3 - Vertical restraints : exclusivity, bundling and resale price maintenance; when do legitimate business practices become anti-competitive?
• Panel 4 - Artificial Intelligence, algorithms and robot cartels : questions for cartel enforcement in the 21st century?
Followed by Q&A in each panel
Who should Attend
• Lawyers & Legal Advisors
• Law Consultants
• Corporate Counsels
• Company Secretaries
• Industry Leaders
• General Counsels
• Economists
• Enforcement Officers
• Decision Makers
Registration Fees
• One Delegate from Corporate: Rs. 3,000 + 18 % GST
• Two or more Delegates from Corporate: Rs. 2,500 + 18 % GST
• One Delegate from Others (Except Corporate): Rs. 5,000 + 18 % GST
• Two or more Delegate from Others (Except Corporate): Rs. 4,000 + 18 % GST
(Pre-registration is compulsory)
For more details, please contact
Abhishek Saxena
M: +91-9971975142 +91-11-46550547
abhishek.saxena@assocham.com, assocham.abhishek@gmail.com
Jatin Kochar
M: +91-9711904890
Jatin.kochar@assocham.com
