The 2010 ICN Cartel Workshop in Yokohama

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) welcomes you to the 2010 International Competition Network (ICN) Cartel Workshop where anti-cartel enforcers from around the world will discuss how to make the best use of agency resources to efficiently detect, investigate, and punish cartel conduct.

The Workshop will take place in Yokohama, Japan, from October 5 to 7, 2010. It will be the 7th annual workshop hosted under ICN auspices, and is a continuation of the series of agency-led conferences that began in 1999.

During the three-day Workshop, participants will consider the latest methods, tools, and systems for investigative efficiency, and hear case studies from anti-cartel enforcers on maximizing agency resources. Efficient ways of detecting cartels will be examined, including through domestic and international cooperation and leniency/immunity programs, as well as the prioritisation of cases. Participants will also discuss the investigative phase, and consider issues such as developing an effective investigative strategy and resourceful approaches to evidence gathering and building a case, including electronic techniques. Participants will explore the efficient resolution of cases, including prosecution in both civil and criminal contexts, building relationships with prosecutors, and the role of alternative case resolution.

The JFTC hopes that all ICN members will participate in the 2010 ICN Cartel Workshop and use this opportunity to meet with their international counterparts, learn from others and share anti-cartel enforcement experiences. We look forward to seeing you in Yokohama in October, 2010!