01LIDC 2018 International Congress

Budapest 4-7 October

LIDC 2018 International CongressBudapest 4-7 October

Preliminary Programme

01LIDC 2018 International Congress

Budapest 4-7 October congress programme

Thursday, 4 ocTober 2018

venue: baker & mcKenzie office building click here

Apáczai Csere János u. 15.1051 Budapest, Hungary

14:00-15:00 Meeting of the Scientific Committee

15:00-17:00 Meeting of the Bureau

17:00-18:00 Meeting of the Council

19:00-21:30 Welcome reception in the spoon restaurant

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Friday, 5 ocTober 2018

venue: hungarian academy of sciences click here

Széchenyi István tér 9.1051 Budapest, Hungary

07:30-19:30 Registration of delegates and information desk

08:30-09:00 opening ceremonyWelcoming address by Zoltán hegymegi-barakonyi, President of the Hungarian LIDC GroupWelcoming address by José antonio b. L. Faria correa, President of LIDCdr. miklós Juhász, President of the Hungarian Competition Authority“Recent Competition Law Enforcement Trends in the Visegrad 4 Countries”

09:00-10:30 KeynoTe speech Zsuzsa cserhalmi, European Commission, Competition Directorate General, Digital Single Market Task Force„Geoblocking in light of the Digital Single Market Strategy”

paneL discussion: digital single market strategypanelists: Zsuzsa cserhalmi, European CommissionCompetition Directorate General, Digital Single Market Task Forceburak Özgen, Senior Legal Adviser GESAC (European Grouping of Societies of Authors and Composers)roelien van neck, Partner, Bird & Bird

10:30-10:50 Coffee break

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10:50-11:20 KeynoTe speech dr. péter darák, President of the Kúria (Supreme Court of Hungary)“Competition and IP Cases before the Hungarian Courts”

11:20-12:50 WorKing session – QuesTion bQuestion b: „How can the holder of intellectual property rights protect its brands in the context of on- and off-line distribution and after-sales service, and does the existing framework for such protection strike a fair balance between the interests of rights holders and the interests of consumers?”international rapporteur: prof. dr. nikolas guggenberger, LL.M. (Stanford) Westfälische Wilhelm-Universität Münster, Institut für Informations-, Telekommunikations- und Medienrecht

13:00-14:30 Lunch

14:30-16:00 paneL discussion: big data (competition law, data protection and ucp implications)panelists: claudia berg, UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Senior Legal Director for Antitrustdavid parker, Frontier, Director in competition practiceTim Lamb, Facebook, Associate General Counsel - Competition and Regulatory

16:00-16:30 Coffee break

16:30-18:00 WorKing session – QuesTion aQuestion a: „Who is /should be liable for breaches of competition law: which rules should govern the attribution of civil and (where it exists) criminal liability to the company, parent company, management & employee?”international rapporteur: Tihamér Tóth, Ph.D. associate professor, Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Budapest Member of the Scientific Council of the LIDC

18:30-19:30 Cocktail Reception in Krúdy room of the hungarian academy of sciences

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saTurday, 6 ocTober 2018

venue:hungarian academy of sciences click here

Széchenyi István tér 9.1051 Budapest, Hungary

08:30-13:00 Registration of delegates and information desk

09:00-10:00 WorKing session – QuesTion b

10:00-10:30 KeynoTe speechJudge christopher vajda, Court of Justice of the European Union“Competition, Innovation and the Public Interest in the Pharmaceutical Sector”

10:30-11:00 Coffee break

11:00-12:00 WorKing session – QuesTion a

12:00-13:00 generaL meeTing

13:00-14:30 Lunch

19:00 Departure from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences to the Gala Dinner

19:30-24:00 Gala Dinner in gundel restaurant (subject to EUR 50 /person booking fee)

The LIDC 2018 Budapest Congress is supported by

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programme For accompanying persons

Thursday, 4 ocTober 2018

Welcome reception between 19:00-21:30

venue: spoon restaurant click hereVigadó tér 3rd pier1052 Budapest, Hungary

Friday, 5 ocTober 2018

budapest sightseeing tour between 09:30-16:30

departure: at 09:30 from the hungarian academy of sciences click hereSzéchenyi István tér 9.1051 Budapest, Hungary

A full day sightseeing tour introducing to you the most attractive features of the capital. First you will visit the Heroes’ square and the Millennium Memorial erected to commemorate the thousandth anniversary of the founding of Hungary. Driving along the Andrássy Avenue the Opera House, built in Italian Neo-Renaissance style, comes into view. You will reach the administrative district where state institutions, banks and the Neo-Gothic Parliament are situated.The sightseeing tour continues on the Buda side. Going up to the Castle Hill, the group will stroll towards the buildings of the ancient Royal Palace, now home to various museums. The group will visit the Romanesque lookout tower, the Fishermen’s Bastion, one of the symbols of Budapest with its superb view over the city. Matthias Church, the wonderful 13th century coronation church is a sight that is also a must to see. Finally the group will visit the Gellért Hill and enjoy the panorama over the city from the Citadel. Transportation is by bus with an English and French speaking guide. Lunch in the Castle District area is included.

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Friday, 5 ocTober 2018

cocktail reception between 18:30-19:30

venue: hungarian academy of sciences click here, Krúdy roomSzéchenyi István tér 9.1051 Budapest, Hungary

saTurday, 6 ocTober 2018

half day parliament, st. stephen’s basilica and market hall tour between 9:30-15:30departure: at 9:30 from the hungarian academy of sciences click hereSzéchenyi István tér 9.1051 Budapest, Hungary

The Neo-Gothic Parliament on the Pest side bank of the Danube is not only the symbol of the Hungarian capital but is at the same time, one of the largest buildings in the world that serves as a parliament. Built in 1885-1904, the Parliament boasts beautiful interior halls, staircases and the cupola, the height of which is 96 meters, referring to the founding of the Hungarian State in 896. In 2000, the Coronation Regalia were moved to the Parliament and are still exhibited here.*Budapest’s largest church, the St. Stephen’s Basilica can hold up 8,500 people. It is dedicated to St. Stephen or István, the first Hungarian Christian King and was consecrated in 1905. King St. Stephen’s right hand, the Holy Right is kept here, and it is paraded by the faithful on 20 August. It received the title of Basilica Minor in 1938, the 900th anniversary of St. Stephen’s death.

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The newly renovated three-level Central Market Hall is the largest of a network of market halls in Budapest. Its design was prepared in the planning office of Eiffel. There are more than 180 stores, displaying a huge variety of groceries, souvenir and folklore products, and of course the Hungaricums: salami, paprika, goose liver, sausages, Tokaj wine and apricot brandy. Here you can find anything you might want to take home from Hungary.Transportation is by bus with an English and French speaking guide. Lunch is included.*The Parliament reserves the right to cancel visits due to chamber meetings. Please make sure to have your passport with you!

Please note that the organisers reserve the right to modify the programme of the tours due to low enrolment.

gala dinner in gundel restaurant between 19:00-24:00

venue: gundel restaurant click hereGundel Károly út 4.1146 Budapest, Hungary

departure: at 19:00 from the hungarian academy of sciences click hereSzéchenyi István tér 9.1051 Budapest, Hungary

price: the gala dinner is included in the accompanying person registration fee, but it is subject to EUR 50/person booking fee.

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WeLcome recepTion

daTe: Thursday, 4 October 2018, 19:00-21:30

venue: spoon restaurant click hereVigadó tér 3rd pier1052 Budapest, Hungaryprice: included in the delegate and accompanying person registration fee, but pre-registration is required on the application form.

The Spoon Boat Restaurant is a specially designed, 75-meter long boat restaurant on the River Danube next to the Chain Bridge. Participants can enjoy not only the gastronomic delights, but also the magnificent view of the Buda Castle.Transfer is not provided, we meet in the restaurant.

cocKTaiL recepTion

daTe: Friday, 5 October 2018, 18:30-19:30

venue: hungarian academy of sciences click here (Congress venue) Krúdy roomSzéchenyi István tér 9.1051 Budapest, Hungaryprice: included in the delegate and accompanying person registration fee, but pre-registration is required on the application form.

Our reception will be organised within the reputable building of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences which is one of Budapest’s most beautiful and elite buildings with a stunning view, great traditions, past and prestige.

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gaLa dinner

daTe: Saturday, 6 October 2018, 19:00-24:00

venue: gundel restaurant click hereGundel Károly út 4.1146 Budapest, Hungary

departure: at 19:00 from the hungarian academy of sciencesprice: included in the delegate and accompanying person registration fee, but subject to EUR 50/person booking fee.

The Gala Dinner will take place in the imposing and renowned Gundel Restaurant where you can find Hungarian traditional dishes based on original recipes, served in an exceptional ambiance. The restaurant is located close to the Heroes’ square and the Millennium Memorial which was erected to commemorate the thousandth anniversary of the founding of Hungary.

Transportation by bus from the Congress Venue to the Gala Dinner and back is provided.

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sunday opTionaL Tour To The gÖdÖLLő royaL paLace

daTe: Sunday, 7 October 2018, 9:30-15:45departure: at 09:30 from the hungarian academy of sciences click hereSzéchenyi István tér 9.1051 Budapest, Hungaryprice: The excursion is optional and subject to EUR 100/person

An optional excursion to the Gödöllő Royal Palace with lunch will be arranged on Sunday.The 250-year-old Palace, built by the Grassalkovich family, is one of the largest palaces in the country and is a significant work of Hungarian Baroque architecture.The golden age of the building began in 1867 when the Palace was presented as a coronation gift to Emperor Francis Joseph I and Queen Elizabeth (also known as Sisi) for use as a residence. The royal family spent the spring and autumn hunting seasons here. The building has been restored to its former glory. The Palace was the venue of high-level meetings during the Hungarian EU presidency in 2011.

09:30 Departure from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences10:30-12:20 Guided tour in the Royal Palace and the baroque theatre (with French and English speaking guide)You become acquainted with the first century of the Palace and the first three generations of the Grassalkovich family, with insight into a Baroque church. The group visits the restored royal suites and the ceremonial hall, and learn the 20th century history of the Palace.12:30-14:00 Lunch in the Erzsébet Királyné Restaurant14:15 Departure to the Liszt Ferenc International Airport and to Budapest city centre15:00 Arrival to Liszt Ferenc International Airport. After the airport drop the bus continues to Budapest city centre (approx. 45 minutes).

Minimum number of participants: 30 persons. Please note that the organisers reserve the right to

cancel (modify) the optional tour due to low enrolment.