Houthoff Competition Event 2026

26 November 2026
10:00 - 17:00
Amsterdam
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Competition law is evolving rapidly, increasingly intersecting with industrial policy, technological developments and geopolitical considerations. During the Houthoff Competition Event on Thursday, 26 November 2026, four expert panels will examine the most significant developments of the past year and their practical implications for businesses. The event will provide an opportunity to take stock of these developments and consider how the competition law landscape may evolve in the year ahead.

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The programme will also feature a keynote by Marc van der Woude. Having stepped down as President of the General Court this summer, he will reflect on his 16 years on the bench and share his perspective on the evolution of European competition law.

Interested in attending the Houthoff Competition Event? You can register your interest here or via the button.

Programme

  • 10:00 am – Doors open
  • 10:15 am – Welcome and presentation Houthoff Competition Outlook
  • 10:25 am – Panel 1: FDI – Screening in an era of geopolitical volatility
  • 11:40 am – Panel 2: Merger control – Reviewing deals amid competing policy goals
  • 12:40 pm – Lunch
  • 1:30 pm – Panel 3: Public enforcement – The pace and reach of today’s regulators
  • 2:45 pm – Panel 4: Private enforcement – Mind the gap: from infringement to compensation
  • 4:00 pm – Keynote – Marc van der Woude – 16 years at the General Court – looking back and looking ahead
  • 5:00 pm – Drinks

You can earn 5 educational points (PO-punten) through this event.

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