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Competition, Markets, and Regulation

Competition in Digital Markets

Understand Antitrust, Market Power, and Regulatory Challenges in Today’s Digital Economy.

26h 15m (4 days)

€1,750 - €2,750

Face-to-face or Online

English

Program date: October 20-23, 2025

Early bird deadline: September 25, 2025

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Competition in Digital Markets

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Executive education

Competition, Markets, and Regulation

Competition in Digital Markets

The digital sector has become pervasive in our economies and has transformed our lives in many (mostly positive) respects. But there is widespread awareness that digital markets do not work properly, and that dominant platforms have persistent market power, with negative consequences for users and the economy in general.

The BSE Executive Education course on Competition in Digital Markets explores why competition often breaks down in the digital sector and what can be done about it.

Learn how antitrust agencies respond to issues like self-preferencing, tying, price-parity clauses, and killer acquisitions. Dive into the latest challenges, from the rise of AI to the enforcement of the EU’s Digital Markets Act.

Through real-world cases and high-profile decisions across jurisdictions, you’ll gain practical tools to assess competitive practices and mergers in fast-moving digital markets.

Faculty

What makes this course different from those on a similar topic?

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Expert Faculty: Learn from top economists and policy advisors with experience in antitrust enforcement and digital regulation

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Hands-on Learning: Engage with real-world antitrust cases and regulatory responses to understand how theory translates into practice

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Focus on Digital Markets: Content tailored to the unique economic challenges posed by platforms, algorithms and online ecosystems

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Global & European Perspective: Gain insights into EU competition policy and how it compares and contrasts with global regulatory approaches

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Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders facing similar challenges in digital market regulation

You will be guided by a team of leading international competition scholars and practitioners with extensive experience in this area

This course is specifically aimed at:

Lawyers, Economists, Policymakers, and Managers working in (or interested in) the areas of competition policy and regulation:
- Competition authorities
- Regulatory agencies
- Law firms, courts, and tribunals
- Economic consultancy firms
- International organizations
- Other public institutions
- Corporations
- Academics and researchers in competition law and economics

Review actual cases and learn to apply the concepts in practice with hands-on sessions

By the end of this course, participants will have:

Developed a solid foundation in competition economics, focusing on how traditional theories apply to digital markets.
Learned to identify and assess market power in digital platforms, including issues related to data, network effects, and algorithms.
Examined recent high-profile antitrust investigations and decisions involving major digital firms in the EU and globally.
Gained insights into emerging regulatory frameworks such as the EU’s Digital Markets Act and the implications for competition policy.
Used analytical tools and real-world case studies to evaluate the competitive dynamics of digital ecosystems.
Interacted with leading academics and practitioners in competition policy, law, and economics to discuss contemporary challenges and solutions.

Chatham House Rule

To promote a frank, open, and constructive discussion, this course will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule, which states that “participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.”

Program Syllabus for Competition in Digital Markets

Here is a brief look at the topics that will be covered in the course.

Course Outline

Competition issues in DM
Market definition and market power in DM
Vertical relationships in DM
Exclusive contracts: principles and DM applications
Tying: principles and applications
Acquisition of potential competitors
Vertical foreclosure: principles and applications
Non-horizontal mergers
Exploitative abuses: principles and applications
Latest abuse cases in DM
Artificial Intelligence and markets, I
Artificial Intelligence and Markets, II
DMA and its enforcement, I
Artificial Intelligence and Markets, III
DMA and its enforcement, II

Why should you attend BSE Executive Education courses?

All BSE Executive Education courses are taught to the same high standard as our Master’s programs.

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Network with like-minded peers from around the world

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Short courses allow you to learn without a big time commitment

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Try something new and expand your knowledge and career prospects, or advance your thesis

Testimonials

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Godknows Giya

The course was very helpful, particularly on theories of harm, thought and practical decisions on Digital Markets cases reviewed, particularly in the EU.

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Diego Otero

In just a few days, you can get a complete view of the main issues in competition for digital markets and the EU regulations applicable.

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Admissions

If you want to apply for this Competition Economics course, ensure you meet the criteria below.

Program date: October 20-23, 2025

Early bird deadline: September 25, 2025

Requirements

Candidates are evaluated on an individual basis according to their professional or academic background

Get up to date with the latest case studies and developments in this area.

Here is your course schedule!

The times listed are Central European Time (CET). Compare with your time zone on time.is

Instructors, topics, and schedules are subject to change.

Day 1

Time

Session

Professor

08:30 - 09:00

Registration

-

09:15 - 11:00

Competition Issues in DM

Massimo Motta

Coffee break

11:30 - 13:15

Market definition and market power in DM

David Kovo

Lunch break

14:15 - 16:00

Vertical relationships in DM

David Kovo

Coffee break

16:30- 18:00

Exclusive contracts: principles and DM applications

Chiara Fumagalli

19:30 - 22:00

Networking dinner

Day 2

Time

Session

Professor

09:15 - 11:00

Tying: principles and applications

Chiara Fumagalli

Coffee break

11:30 - 13:15

Acquisition of potential competitors

Giulio Federico

Lunch break

14:15 - 16:00

Vertical foreclosure: principles and applications

Massimo Motta

Coffee break

16:30 - 18:00

Non-horizontal mergers

David Kovo

Day 3

Time

Session

Professor

09:15 - 11:00

Exploitative abuses: principles and applications

Giulio Federico

Coffee break

11:30 - 13:15

Latest abuse cases in DM

Massimo Motta

Lunch break

14:15 - 16:00

Artificial Intelligence and Markets, I

Emilio Calvano

Coffee break

16:30- 18:00

Artificial Intelligence and Markets, II

Emilio Calvano

Day 4

Time

Session

Professor

09:15 - 11:00

DMA and its enforcement, I

Luca Aguzzoni

Coffee break

11:30- 13:15

Artificial Intelligence and Markets, III

Emilio Calvano

Lunch break

14:30 - 16:00

DMA and its enforcement, II

Luca Aguzzoni

Certificates and Fees

Certificate

Participants who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance free of charge. Participants will not be graded or assessed during the course.

Fees

A 10% discount applies when the confirmation payment is completed on or before the announced Early Bird deadline.

Multiple course discounts are available. Find out more information in our Fees and Discounts pdf.

Fees for other Executive Education programs may vary.

Course

Competition in Digital Markets

Modality

Face-to-face or Online

Total Hours

26h 15m

ECTS

No

Regular Fee

2,750€

Reduced Fee*

1,750€

* Reduced Fee applies to the public sector (e.g. agencies, tribunals, regulators, competition authorities, government institutions), PhD or Master’s students, Alumni of BSE Master’s programs, and participants who are unemployed.

FAQ

Need more information? Check out our most frequently asked questions.

Is accommodation included in the course fee?

Accommodation is not included in the course fee. Participants are responsible for finding accommodation.

Are the sessions recorded?

Sessions will be recorded and videos will be available for a month once the course has finished.

How much does each Executive Education course cost?

Fees for each course may vary. Please consult each course page for accurate information.

Are there any discounts available?

Yes, BSE offers a variety of discounts on its Executive Education courses. See more information about available discounts or request a personalized discount quote by email .