The GW Competition & Innovation Lab

The Competition & Innovation Lab gathers scholars to research issues of market competition and innovation

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➡️ Welcome to the GW Competition & Innovation Lab (GW CIL), a thriving research institution for pioneering ideas in the realms of market innovation and competition!

​At the @GWUCIL, we're not just observers of the world; we're active shapers of the future.

Our methodology is not only globally inclusive but also encompasses a holistic perspective. We meticulously scrutinize markets around the world, bringing together diverse perspectives to understand innovation in its most comprehensive form.

Our team comprises internationally acclaimed scholars who not only conduct empirical research but also lead the vanguard in knowledge creation. They collaborate with policymakers and engage with entrepreneurs, fostering a climate conducive to innovation and competitive rivalry.

​We invite you to join us at the @GWUCIL of the @GWtweets, where passion aligns with purpose. Here, we are not merely envisioning a more prosperous future; we are in the process of actualizing it.

Together, we aim to stimulate economic growth and innovation while ensuring fair competition.

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UK Class Action Regimes in Transition: What to Expect from Reform https://t.co/5CH8s475nY

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As we step into 2026, the Competition & Innovation Lab team extends our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a year filled with robust health, profound happiness, and remarkable success in all your pursuits.

Building on the extraordinary momentum of 2025, we are propelled toward even greater heights. We take immense pride in advancing groundbreaking projects that solidify our global thought leadership in technology policy and regulation.

In 2026, our Lab will emerge stronger and more influential than ever, forged through transformative partnerships that promise to reshape the landscape.

Stay tuned for exciting announcements—and if you're inspired to contribute to this bold journey, we invite you to connect.

Together, let's shape the future of innovation. 🚀

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Watch @ProfPortuese's Congressional hearing with questions here: https://t.co/v8NpxWordP

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We had a great morning in the @USCongress as @ProfPortuese presented his testimony about the EU's Digital Markets Act and its discriminatory effects against U.S. businesses

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Watch Professor Portuese's Congressional testimony live at 10AM EST: https://t.co/uaVq4muX5C

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@ProfPortuese will provide expert testimony during the "Anti-American Antitrust" hearing tomorrow on Capitol Hill. Attend this open hearing in person or watch online at 10AM here: https://t.co/tRSLChAT1r

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The latest edition of our bimonthly newsletter, The Antitrust Dispatch, detailing Lab activites for October and November: https://t.co/HpuBBu9ppS

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Save the date and register early for the conference launch of our Australia Initiative in February at @RMIT: https://t.co/BGiO46fOy6

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We had a great time last night at the NextGen Antitrust Forum, co-organized by @NERA_Economics. We aim to do more free, local gatherings for lawyers and economists like this in the future, so stay tuned!

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@ProfPortuese has been invited to testify in the @USCongress next week about the Digital Markets Act and its use as a model for other countries. The DMA has been used to bring litigation against US companies - Professor Portuese will testify about how Congress should respond.

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Highlights from our first Hill Briefing on Capitol Hill in the @USCongress. Thanks to @RepFitzgerald for sponsoring and providing welcoming remarks and to all our great panelists from @JusticeATR, @CatoInstitute, and more.

Full info: https://t.co/LQTfC7gV59

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Key takeaways from our "Ask the European Commission" event this week, co-organized with @compasslexecon:

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Read Esin Aygun's featured speech from our Next-Generation Regulation conference "Platform Power and Digital Regulation: Global Lessons, Local Realities" - https://t.co/EDLT8eBLNC

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Our next webinar from the UK Initiative is on Tuesday, January 27, at 11AM EST/4PM UK.

Register now: https://t.co/0Tm5ibfy2U

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Our Co-Director Frederic Jenny is currently serving as the Chairman for the @OECD's Global Forum on Competition 2025!

More info: https://t.co/ahRsliEHsF

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✴️ This Thanksgiving, our hearts are full of gratitude for the extraordinary people who drive our mission forward:

▶️ To our brilliant Fellows and Scholars—who dive into the hardest problems with relentless curiosity;

▶️ To our visionary Board Members—who steer us with wisdom and unwavering commitment;

▶️ To our dedicated colleagues—who make every day run with excellence;

▶️ To the policymakers and thought leaders—who shape the environment that lets bold ideas thrive;

▶️ And to every founder, mentor, and partner who trusts us with your ambitions

✅ You are the reason we are more than a lab. You are the reason we are a force for transformative innovation, academic research and policy discussions.

🙏 Thank you for your intellect, your courage, and your belief in what’s possible.

🙏 May your Thanksgiving be filled with warmth, inspiration, and the deep satisfaction of knowing the impact you create every day.

With profound gratitude and excitement for what we’ll build next: The best is yet to come !

The GW Competition & Innovation Lab Team

#HappyThanksgiving #ThankYou

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Save the date for our 3rd Annual Antitrust Conference, now the OFFICIAL conference of @abaantitrust - May 20th, 2026 at GW's Jack Morton Auditorium.

Stay tuned for more info!

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AI & Antitrust Webinar Series Part 3: AI-Assisted Price Discrimination https://t.co/Q3EwloHcRb

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Our AI & Antitrust Enforcement webinar series concludes TODAY at 12PM EST with Part 3: AI-Assisted Price Discrimination!

Register and tune in: https://t.co/9gcFtfLVJV