Contact

Valeria Lotti

[Conference Manager]

+49 (0)30 81 45 06 15 / 📱 +49 (0)1590 12 99 00 4
[email protected]

Oona Malmi

[Conference Coordinator]

+49 (0)30-81 45 06-19
[email protected]

European State Aid Law

Conference |

27.11.2025 - 28.11.2025 |

Berlin |

Language: English

EStALI Conference

We are delighted to announce this year’s EStALI Autumn Conference on European State Aid Law, which will be part of Lexxion’s 25^th anniversary jubilee events in Berlin (November 26 – 28).

We will discuss recent judgements of the European Courts, Commission decisions and other developments in EU State aid law. Various interactive tools offer a platform for intensive discussion, exchange and networking among speakers and participants and allow for a more targeted discussion of your individual questions and cases.

As traditionally, the intensive EStALI workshop under the chair of Michael Schütte will take place on the day before the EStALI conference on November 26, 2025. Enjoy an intensive round-table discussion with lively debates under Chatham House rules.

+++ Book together with the EStALI workshop and enjoy special discounts +++

+++ Register before 02 October 2025 to avail of our 10% early bird discount! +++

Prices

Participation fees for participation in Berlin:
Regular fee | Conference: € 895,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee | EStALI Conference + Workshop: € 2195,- (excl. VAT)

What’s included in the price:

High-level trainers;
High-quality materials – printed in a booklet and downloadable after the event;
Experienced conference manager’s support throughout the event;
Coffee and lunch breaks throughout the event;
Networking dinner;
Lexxion-branded gift bags.

Discount for European State Aid Law Quarterly (EStAL) subscribers: € 100,-

+++ Register before 02 October 2025 to avail of our 10% early bird discount! +++

VAT will be added if applicable.

Group Discounts

Group registration of three or more participants will automatically receive a 10% discount.

We offer group discounts upon request. Please contact Valeria Lotti at [email protected] or call us at +49 (030)81 45 06 15. We will be happy to assist you with your group registration.

Course Material – No need to miss anything!

If you are unable to attend the course you may want to order all the presentations shown during the event. The price is € 199,- (excl. VAT). If interested, please contact Valeria Lotti.

Who should participate?

Private legal practitioners
Representatives from public authorities on national, regional and local level
Representatives from public and private banks
Industry representatives and in-house counsels dealing with State aid law
Economists
Academics

Benefits of Attending

Join the leading State aid Community to discuss latest developments in European State aid control with acknowledged practitioners

Participate in various expert panel discussion. Interact with leading experts from the European Commission, EU Courts, national authorities, private legal practitioners, academics, and industry representatives.

Methodology

A conference by Lexxion Publisher is a unique opportunity for a deep dive into the current developments in a particular field. Leading experts will share their exclusive insights and knowledge and expertise with you. The conference comprises of concise presentations followed by Q&A sessions, where participants can raise their own questions and comments. Furthermore, panel discussions and analysis of current case law enrich the event and enhance the discussion.

Conference materials are available to download after the event.

Programme

Day 1: Thursday, 27. November | The programme may be subject to change.

09:00

Registration

09:15

Welcome Remarks

09:30

Keynote speech:

“Recent developments in the State aid case-law of the CJEU”

Andrea Biondi ,

Advocate General for Italy, Court of Justice of the European Union; Professor, Director of the Centre of European Law, King’s College, London

Chair: Antonios Bouchagiar

10:30

Coffee Break

11:00

Session I: The role of State Aid Control in the Energy Transition

Setting the scene – relevant aid instruments (CISAF, CEEAG, IPCEI, 107(3)(c))
Evaluation of state aid in the energy sector
Nuclear assessed under 107(3)(c)
Cumulation across the value chain

Speakers: tbc

Chair: Michael Honoré

12:45

Light Lunch

13:45

Session II: The new Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework

CISAF General intro
CISAF Chapter 4: Rollout of Clean Energy & Chapter 8: “Crowding in” private investments and de-risking
CISAF Chapter 5: Decarbonisation of the Industry
CISAF Chapter 6: “Sufficient Manufacturing Capacity”

Speakers: tbc

Chair: Michael Honoré

15:30

Coffee Break

16:00

Session III: Foreign Subsidy Regulation

The Foreign Subsidies Toolbox and Activities: Status Update
Unpacking the Notion of Distortion
FSR in practice: Early Enforcement Trends and Lessons from Emirates Telecom/ PPF Telecom

Speakers: tbc

Chair: Caroline Buts

17:30

End of Day 1

19:00

Evening Reception for Lexxion’s 25^th Anniversary

Day 2: Friday, 28. November | The programme may be subject to change.

09:00

Doors Open

09:15

Keynote speech

Speaker: tbc

Chair: Carole Maczkovics

10:00

Session IV: Strategic State Aid – Strengthening the Defence, Technological and Industrial Base through Targeted Support

Shaping Europe’s Defence Industrial Policy: The Role of State Aid
Financing Defence R&D&I: Supporting Innovation in a Sensitive Sector

Speakers: tbc

Chair: Cind Du Bois

11:30

Coffee Break

12:00

Session V: State Aid and Public Procurement in Defence and Security: Navigating EU Rules and National Interests

Invoking Article 346 TFEU: Safeguarding Security while Respecting EU Law
VEAT Notices in Defence Procurement: Legal Tool or Loophole?
Where Procurement Meets State Aid: Strategic Coordination or Legal Tension?

Speakers: tbc

Chair: Cind Du Bois

13:30

Light Lunch & End of EStALI Conference

Speakers

Andrea Biondi

Advocate General for Italy, Court of Justice of the European Union; Professor, Director of the Centre of European Law, King’s College, London

More info

Venue

Exclusive Venue in the Centre of Berlin

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Berlin, Germany

Phone n/a

Online-Registration

Conference | 27.11.2025 - 28.11.2025 | Berlin | Language: English

Further information incl. prices under Details.

Discount for European State Aid Law Quarterly (EStAL) subscribers: € 100,-

Seating limit
The number of participants for the EStALI Conference in Berlin is limited.

Do you also want to participate in the EStALI Workshop?

YES, I will take part in

19% VAT (Germany) will be added if applicable. The participation fee covers conference/course materials. If attending face-to-face the participation fee includes drinks and snacks during breaks and warm meals (if indicated).

Teilnehmerdaten | Participant Information

Ticket Type	Price	Spaces
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| EStALI Conference \| Berlin Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€805,00
First name of the participants * Surname of the participants * Position of the participants * Department of the participants * E-mail of the participants * Telephone of the participants
Early Bird / Frühbucherrabatt \| EStALI Conference + Workshop \| Berlin Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€1.975,00
First name of the participants * Surname of the participants * Position of the participants * Department of the participants * E-mail of the participants * Telephone of the participants
EStALI Conference \| Berlin Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€895,00	N/A

EStALI Conference + Workshop \| Berlin Regular fee / Regulärer Preis	€2.195,00	N/A

Zusammenfassung | Summary

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Details

Prices

Group Discounts

Who should participate?

Benefits of Attending

Methodology

Programme

Day 1: Thursday, 27. November | The programme may be subject to change.

Day 2: Friday, 28. November | The programme may be subject to change.

Speakers

Venue

Exclusive Venue in the Centre of Berlin

Online-Registration

Further information incl. prices under Details.

Teilnehmerdaten | Participant Information

Rechnungsangaben | Billing Information

Zusammenfassung | Summary

Summer Course: State Aid – Core Concepts, Principles, Exemptions, and Guidelines

EStALI Seminar – Strategic Autonomy and State Aid for Digital Technology

State Aid for Climate Action, Environmental Protection, and Energy Efficiency

State Aid in the Transport Sector: Policies and Implementation

Winter Masterclass “State Aid Uncovered” with Prof. Dr. Phedon Nicolaides

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