In light of the major reforms awaited as part of the State aid modernisation package, this year’s EStALI Experts’ Forum will be the perfect opportunity to discuss on latest developments in European State Aid Law with leading State Aid professionals and practitioners. Special attention will be given to the new Regional Aid Guidelines, which will include crucial changes with regard to EU Structural Funds and the interface of Cohesion Policy and Competition Policy. Furthermore, the conference features a session on the forthcoming R&D&I framework and the new Risk Capital Guidelines. Finally, the proposals for a Procedural Reform with its practical implications will be discussed in detail. During the intensive Workshop on the second day you will be able to intensively examine the topics Recovery of Unlawful State Aid and State Aid & Energy. Meet and discuss with high-level experts from the European Court of Justice, the European Commission, Member States’ Authorities, Private Legal Practice, industry and academia.