State Aid and Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI)

This hybrid event explores how Member States can fund essential services without distorting competition. Navigate the fine line between compensation and overcompensation, explore the varied national approaches to SGEI, and clarify your strategy in the context of EU State aid rules.

Join us in scenic Catania or online to fully grasp one of State aid’s most complex areas.

Participants receive a certificate upon completion of the course.

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Please contact [email protected] if you have questions regarding our past events, or if you are interested in our upcoming events.

Details

Prices

Participation fees for participation in Catania:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 1.460,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 1.760,- (excl. VAT)

Participation fees for online participation:
Reduced fee for public authorities and full-time academics: € 1.090,- (excl. VAT)
Regular fee: € 1.390,- (excl. VAT)

What’s included in the price:

For in-person participation:

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

For online participation:

High-level trainers;
High-quality materials – downloadable during and after the event;
Technical support by an experienced conference manager throughout the event;
Opportunity for live interactions.

Discount for European State Aid Law Quarterly (EStAL) subscribers: € 150,-

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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 +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 249€ (excl. of VAT). If interested, please contact Valeria Lotti at [email protected].

Who should participate?

State Aid Monitoring Offices in the Member States
National Ministries and Agencies involved in the regulation and provision of public services, such as: Ministries for:
- Social Affairs
- Health
- Transport
- Infrastructure
- Telecommunication
- Economy and Energy
Regional and Communal Governments and City Councils concerned with the provision of social services, health care, public transportation, energy and water supply, waste management and of other public services
Companies providing public services both on national and local level
Lawyers and consultants specialised in public affairs

Methodology

A Lexxion Training provides you with a comprehensive overview of the current State aid control system in various sectors. Presentations, practical exercises, and group work enable you to apply guidelines in the field.

The training is conducted by renowned experts from EU and Member States’ institutions, academia, diplomacy, and leading law firms and consultancies.

To ensure that you get the best possible understanding of the topics at hand, our Lexxion Training sessions combine theoretical presentations, analyses of case studies 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.

Training materials will be available for download after the event.