The American Chamber of Commerce to the EU and its Competition Policy Committee are proud to celebrate 31 years of commitment to the development of efficient and balanced EU competition policies.The Competition Policy Conference will be a fantastic opportunity to asses the future of competition policy at EU level and worldwide. Two panels of senior competition policy experts will engage in lively debates about the future of merger control and antitrust litigation. Mr. Joaquín Almunia, Vice-Presdient of the European Commission and European Commission for Competition and State Aid, will deliver the opening keynote address.Programme Overview:Panel I: '10 Years of a More Effects-Based Approach- Where Do We Stand?'Moderator: Prof Richard Whish, Professor of Law, Centre of European Law, Dickson Poon School of Law, King's CollegeProf Wouter Wls, Hearing Officer, DG Competition, European CommissionLars Kjølbye, Partner at Latham & Watkins LLPDr Cristina Caffara, Vice-President, Charles Rivers Associates Panel II: 'Merger Control Reform- Striking the Right Balance?'Moderator: Kaarli Eichorn, Senior Counsel, Euoprean Competition Law & Government Relations, GECarles Esteva Mosso, Director for Policy and Strategy,DG Competition, European Commission(tbc)Jay Modrall, Partner at Norton Rose LLPNicholas Levy, Partner at Cleary Gottlieb AmCham EU speaks for American companies committed to Europe on trade, investment and competitiveness issues. It aims to ensure a growth-orientated business and investment climate in Europe. AmCham EU facilitates the resolution of transatlantic issues that impact business and plays a role in creating better understanding of EU and US positions on business matters. Aggregate US investment in Europe totalled €2 trillion in 2013 and directly supports more than 4.3 million jobs in Europe.