CCCS Conference: Shaping Tomorrow's Markets Today

About CCCS Conference

CCCS invites businesses to come and hear from market leaders, competition lawyers and competition regulators from Singapore and across ASEAN about competition and consumer protection law, enforcement and policy.

Speakers will discuss current and emerging trends relating to the risks and compliance with competition and consumer protection law in Singapore and ASEAN. This is a rare opportunity for attendees to hear how businesses are responding to these and to interact with local and regional stakeholders and regulators.

The CCCS Conference: Shaping Tomorrow's Markets Today will be held on 25 September 2025.

Opening Remarks

Panel 1: Competition Risks, Compliance and Future Challenges

Competition law compliance and risk management are essential elements that safeguard both businesses and market integrity.

The session will examine both the perspectives of potential infringers and victims in competition law scenarios, including how organisations can effectively manage risks and respond to infractions. Panellists will discuss practical approaches to strengthening internal compliance, particularly in modern business environments where detection and prevention become increasingly complex. The discussion will focus on how businesses can develop comprehensive strategies, from risk assessment and compliance programmes to victim response protocols, while leveraging technological solutions for better detection and prevention. Participants will gain insights into working effectively with CCCS and implementing sustainable compliance practices that protect their organisations' interests.

Break

Panel 2: Active Trends in ASEAN Regulatory Landscape

Keeping abreast of regulatory changes across CCCS and ASEAN jurisdictions is crucial for business operations when operating in the region.

Panellists will discuss effective strategies for monitoring and adapting to evolving competition regulations, including practical approaches to managing multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements. Participants can gain insights on policy trends and priorities from various jurisdictions, particularly in areas affecting employment contracts and business practices. The discussion will focus on how businesses can respond to regulatory changes, ensuring sustainable compliance while maintaining competitive advantage in the market.

Panel 3: Designing for Fairness: Addressing Dark Patterns in E-commerce

Singapore's fast-growing digital economy offers exciting opportunities for innovation. However, it also brings new challenges in ensuring that online design practices support informed consumer choices. Certain design tricks, also known as ‘dark patterns’, can mislead consumers to make decisions that they may not have otherwise made.

This panel brings together perspectives from the consumers association, an e-commerce platform, and a legal practitioner to explore what more can be done to address ‘dark patterns’ and ensure effective and fair online design practices without compromising on business agility or dampening innovation. The session will examine the roles of government, businesses, platforms and consumers, considering recent enforcement cases, current business practices and ground realities. Panellists will share their perspectives and ideas on how various stakeholders can work together to make digital markets work well for businesses and consumers in Singapore.

Closing Remarks

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