The MSc Business Law, Conduct & Compliance at KEDGE Business School is strengthening its academic programme with three expert-led seminars addressing critical global economic challenges. This specialised programme equips students with advanced legal expertise at the intersection of international business, regulation, and corporate responsibility, preparing them to operate in complex global environments.
Competing in an AI Economy: 20 March 2026
As part of the competition law courses, KEDGE Business School is hosting an open seminar entitled “Competing in an AI Economy,” featuring OECD experts Ruben Maximiano, Sean Dougherty, and Cristina Volpin. This thought-provoking session explores how firms and entire economies can harness the benefits of Artificial Intelligence.
Through empirical research, policy insights, and concrete case studies, participants will examine:
- The Big Picture – How AI compares to previous general-purpose technologies such as electricity or IT, and why its impact depends on firms’ ability to adapt
- Productivity in Practice – Lessons from healthcare, education and business applications: what works, what doesn’t, and what is accelerating adoption
- Competitive Edge & Policy Levers – The evolving structure of AI markets, competition dynamics and the role of EU regulation and policy
The seminar adopts an interactive format, including live polls, OECD research examples, group discussions and Q&A sessions, offering students a direct dialogue with international policy experts.
Regulation of Subsidies (EU & WTO): 9–10 March 2026
The MSc Business Law, Conduct & Compliance is honoured to welcome Florin Dascalescu, Senior Legal Counsel at the European Investment Bank, for two specialised seminars open to all KEDGE students. This first module examines government subsidies as a strategic instrument of industrial policy, increasingly used to drive innovation, economic growth and climate transition.
The seminar analyses:
- The multilateral subsidy framework under the WTO Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (ASCM)
- The EU Anti-Subsidy Regulation (2016/1037)
- The balance between States’ policy autonomy and the protection of fair competition in today’s geo-economic context
Participants gain a deep understanding of how subsidy control operates at both international and European levels, and how it shapes global trade and competition.
Financing Innovation in the European Economy: 23 & 25 April 2026
In this second module, Florin Dascalescu explores how innovation – particularly in digital and deep-tech sectors – is financed across Europe. The seminar examines:
- The various forms of financing, including debt, equity and quasi-equity
- The interaction between private capital, Member State intervention and EU-level funding
- Regulatory constraints governing public financial support, including EU State aid rules and the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (2022/2560)
By bridging legal analysis with financial mechanisms, this seminar provides students with a comprehensive view of how Europe structures and regulates the funding of innovation in a competitive global environment.
Why These Seminars Matter for Your Career
These high-level seminars demonstrate the MSc Business Law, Conduct & Compliance’s commitment to connecting academic excellence with contemporary regulatory and economic challenges. For students aiming to build careers in compliance, regulatory affairs, or international business law, this exposure to leading practitioners and policymakers provides invaluable insights and networking opportunities.
The programme, under the scientific supervision of Andra Cotiga, offers students direct access to high-level experts through specialised seminars embedded within the curriculum. This combination of rigorous academic foundations with real-world exposure to regulatory authorities, international institutions and leading practitioners creates a unique learning environment.
Explore the MSc Business Law, Conduct & Compliance Programme
For further information about the programme or upcoming seminars, please contact Andra Cotiga, Director of the MSc Business Law, Conduct & Compliance. The programme is designed for those aiming to operate in complex global environments where legal expertise, regulatory knowledge, and business acumen must work together seamlessly.
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KEDGE Business School: Excellence in Business Education
KEDGE Business School is one of only 1% of Business Schools in the world to hold the Triple Crown (AMBA, EQUIS & AACSB), ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence and international recognition. With campuses in Marseille, Bordeaux, Paris, and Toulon, plus international partnerships worldwide, KEDGE provides a truly global perspective on business education.
The MSc Business Law, Conduct & Compliance programme exemplifies KEDGE’s commitment to preparing students for the complex regulatory challenges of the global economy, combining theoretical knowledge with practical expertise through initiatives like these expert-led seminars.
