2nd IBA African Competition Law Conference
29 May - 30 May 2025
Session information
Digital markets in Africa, focus on whether AI is a competition law concern
Friday 30 May (0900 - 0945)
Description
This panel session will explore key policy and enforcement developments in digital markets across Africa. It will also focus on algorithmic collusion; artificial intelligence (AI); and abuses of dominance and AI in merger control. This session will discuss the theories of harm; recent cases; and how competition law might respond to these risks.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Vellah Kedogo Kigwiru | Technical University of Munich, München, Germany |
Speakers
| Patrick Smith | RBB Economics, London, England |
| Leonard Ugbajah | TBE Advisory Ltd, Abuja, Nigeria |