Regulating Digital Platforms

WEEK 1

7 June 2023 – Live lecture #1: Antitrust and Ex-Ante Regulation of Digital Platforms on the Two Sides of the Atlantic

Keynote speech: Antonio Capobianco, Acting Head of the OECD Competition Division

9 June 2023 – Live lecture #2: Search Engine Markets + Group Work / Case Study

WEEK 2

14 June 2023 – Live lecture #3 Social Networks + Group Work / Case Study

WEEK 3

During week 3, participants in the course can join the Florence Digitalisation Summer Conference free of charge, online or in person. The live lecture of the week will also be delivered in a hybrid format, so training participants willing to travel to Florence may join the lecture and the following group exercise in person.

22 and 23 June 2023, 09:30 – 17:00 Florence Digitalisation Summer Conference on ‘Global Data Governance’, jointly organised with OECD Secretariat. (EUI campus in Florence + Zoom)

23 June 2023 – Live lecture #4: Cloud computing + Group Work / Case Study (Hybrid format: EUI campus in Florence + Zoom)

WEEK 4

28 June 2023 – Live lecture #5: E-commerce + Group Work / Case Study

WEEK 5

5 July 2023 – Live lecture # 6: Apps and Video Games + Group Work / Case Study

The course provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and strategic perspective needed to navigate the complex regulatory landscape surrounding digital platforms. By completing the course, participants will:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape governing digital platforms;
• Learn about the different business models of digital platforms
• Analyse how different regulatory frameworks can impact the business models, growth strategies, and profitability of digital platforms;
• Understand emerging trends and evolving regulatory frameworks and learn how to anticipate and respond to regulatory change;
• Have an excellent opportunity for networking, sharing ideas, and collaborating with peer professionals from diverse backgrounds and industries;

The online course is delivered on an online platform where participants can meet and interact with instructors.

The training adopts a multidisciplinary approach, allowing participants to gain a combination of theoretical and practical skills whilst promoting creative thinking.

Each module consists of dedicated reading materials, self-evaluation assessments, discussions, complementary video lectures, and interactive live classes. Recordings will be available shortly after each live class.

The course is designed for professionals interested in gaining in-depth knowledge over a short period of time. Prospective participants include:

• Officials from National Competition Authorities (NCAs), National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) and other public institutions
• In-house lawyers and legal counsels
• Economic consultants
• Policy and decision-makers
• Academics

Continuing Professional Development

Italy

Attendance in the course entitles participants to 10 professional development credits by the Italian Bar Council. Please note that credits recognised by the Italian Bar Council will be valid in other countries with which the Council has stipulated reciprocity agreements, including Spain, Ireland, France and Germany.

Other countries

If you need assistance in liaising with your bar association for accreditation, please contact digital.society@eui.eu and we will gladly assist with the process.

At the end of the course, participants can earn two types of certificates depending on their level of engagement and performance throughout the course.

Level 1: Certificate of Attendance

Awarded to all participants.

Level 2: Certificate of Excellence

Awarded to participants who complete the weekly assignments on time and take an active part in most of the live classes (at least 4 out of 5) as well as group discussions.

Early bird fees: 1200 €. Valid until 16 April 2023. 

In order to benefit from the early bird discount, both registration and payment of the course fee must be settled by 16 April 2023.

Discounted fees for National Regulatory Authorities, National Competition Authorities, and donors of the Centre for a Digital Society: 1200 €

General course fees: 1500 €

Cancellation policy

Please note that the course fees will not be reimbursed in case of cancellation after the course start.