GCR Live: AI in Transforming Markets will take place on March 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The program will bring together local and international private practitioners, corporate counsel, and government enforcers to explore key developments in AI within the field. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions surrounding antitrust laws in the world of Big Tech and to examine the effects of AI on competition.
Fenwick Partner Tom Ensign will speak on the panel, “Merger control & AI partnerships: what comes next?”, which will address whether current merger rules are fit for AI investment strategies, whether AI deals risk entrenching dominance or foster innovation, how regulators should assess minority stakes and strategic partnerships in AI startups, and what global enforcement trends signal for AI related mergers and acquisitions. The session will examine the evolving merger control landscape as AI investment, partnerships, and acquisitions continue to reshape competitive markets.