SCiDA Conference 2026: Shaping Competition in the Digital Age – Towards Best Practices in Düsseldorf , Germany (2026-05-26T13:00:00Z - 2026-05-27T14:00:00Z)

The SCiDA Conference 2026, “Shaping Competition in the Digital Age – Towards Best Practices”, brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss the future of digital competition law. As digital platforms and online ecosystems become more powerful, the EU, the UK, and Germany have introduced new rules such as the DMA, the DMCCA, and Section 19a GWB to regulate digital markets and ensure fair competition. The conference explores how these new rules work in practice, what enforcement approaches are proving effective, and what legal and institutional structures are needed to safeguard competition in the digital age.The two-day conference will take place on 26–27 May 2026 and is organised by the SCiDA research project, a joint initiative of the Universities of Düsseldorf and Exeter funded by the DFG and AHRC. The event begins at 13:00 on 26 May and concludes around 14:00 on 27 May. Participation is primarily intended for academic researchers, and attendance is limited on a first-come, first-served basis through registration.