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Learn the basics of State aid regulations and build your practical ‘toolbox’ for seamless State aid assessment and market-compatible public measures designs. Dive into expert presentations enhanced with hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and engaging case studies.
Participants receive a certificate upon participation.
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Participation fees for participation in Vienna:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 2.550,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 2.750,- (excl. VAT)
Participation fees for online participation:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 1.590,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 1.990,- (excl. VAT)
What’s included in the price:
For in-person participation:
For online participation:
Discount for European State Aid Law Quarterly (EStAL) subscribers: € 150,-
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VAT will be added if applicable.
Group registration of three or more participants will automatically receive a 10% discount.
We offer group discounts upon request. Please contact Camilla Coltorti at [email protected] or +49 (030)81 45 06 17. 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 € 299,- (excl. of VAT). If interested, please contact Camilla Coltorti.
Public officials from:
Involved in granting State aid in sectors such as:
ESI funds experts from:
The three-day Intensive Course offers the possibility to meet with experts from EU institutions and Member States as well as the private sector, academia, and diplomacy. Varied perspectives of our experienced trainers will support you in applying complex rules to your own daily practice.
To ensure that you get the best possible understanding of the topics at hand, our Intensive Course sessions combine theoretical presentations, case study analysis, and highly interactive discussions on practical issues. You will have ample opportunities to present your issues and exchange information and experiences with speakers and participants from other Member States.
Just send us your cases and questions in advance! We will forward them to our speakers, who will include your issues in the discussion. All relevant information will be treated confidentially.
Various social activities are organised for our participants to network with the experts and other participants in an informal atmosphere.
Intensive Course materials will be available for download after the event.
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Welcome Words and Introduction Round
System and Structure of State Aid Control in the EU
Coffee Break & Networking
Concept of State Aid
Lunch Break
State Aid Assessment: Principles of Compatibility
Coffee Break & Networking
De minimis Aid
Summary and End of Day 1
Common Dinner & Networking
General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) and Compliance
Coffee Break & Networking
Regional State Aid
Lunch Break
State Aid for R&D&I
Coffee Break & Networking
Environmental and Energy Aid & Practical Cases
End of Day 2
Exercise on the Concept of Aid
Led by Prof. Dr. Nicolaides, participants will put their knowledge into practice.
Coffee Break & Networking
Exercise on the Market Economic Investor Principle (MEIP)
Led by Prof. Dr. Nicolaides, participants will put their knowledge into practice.
Light Lunch & end of the intensive hybrid course
Seating limit
The number of participants in Vienna is limited.
Please contact [email protected] if you have technical problems with the booking.
