Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | Le Louise Hotel Brussels
Presented by The Capitol Forum and Open Markets Institute Europe
Join The Capitol Forum and Open Markets Institute Europe for an in-person event in Brussels exploring how the rise of AI agents could reshape competition, commerce and democratic accountability.
Open Markets Institute Europe will present its new report, Same Gatekeepers, New Gateway: AI Agents, Monopoly Power, and Democratic Risk, followed by a panel discussion featuring policymakers, business leaders and industry experts. Confirmed speakers include Brando Benifei, Member of the European Parliament; Daniel Gueorguiev, Head of Global Institutional Affairs at Domyn; and Max von Thun, Director of Open Markets Institute Europe. Additional speakers will be announced soon.
Following the program, guests are invited to continue the conversation at a drinks reception with light bites and good company.
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Venue: Le Louise Hotel Brussels, Belgium
Registration and Check-In: 16:00 CET
Presentation and Panel Discussion: 16:30–18:00 CET
Drinks Reception: 18:00–19:00 CET
Attendance is complimentary; registration is required. Space is limited.
Brando Benifei is an Italian Member of the European Parliament serving his third term. He is Coordinator for the Socialists and Democrats Group in the Committee on International Trade and Chair of the Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with the United States. He previously served as co-rapporteur for the EU Artificial Intelligence Act and continues to work on digital policy, technology regulation and European competitiveness. In March 2024, he received The Parliament Magazine’s Best MEP of the Mandate award.
Daniel Gueorguiev leads global institutional affairs at Domyn, a company developing responsible AI solutions for regulated industries, including financial services, government and heavy industry. Previously, he held positions at Ericsson, Vodafone and GSMA, working on digital policy, connectivity, infrastructure and AI. He holds an Advanced Master’s in EU Diplomacy from the College of Europe and a dual degree in International Relations and Psychology from McGill University.
George Colville contributes to Open Markets Institute Europe’s research and advocacy on technology policy, competition and the risks associated with market concentration. Before joining Open Markets, he worked with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s Science, Technology and Innovation team. He holds degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford, where his research examined AI and digital platform markets.
Max von Thun leads Open Markets Institute Europe’s research and advocacy efforts to advance a competitive, resilient and democratic European economy. His work focuses on competition policy, emerging technologies and regulatory frameworks addressing dominant technology platforms. Previously, he advised UK parliamentarians on economic policy, led research at the Centre for Entrepreneurs and advised businesses on EU and UK competition and technology policy.
Javier Espinoza is an award-winning journalist and a leading voice in Brussels regulatory coverage. Before joining The Capitol Forum, he spent more than eight years at the Financial Times, serving as Private Equity Correspondent in London and EU Correspondent covering competition and digital policy in Brussels. He was also part of the team that launched the FT’s Due Diligence newsletter. His work has appeared in the Daily Telegraph and The Wall Street Journal.
Avenue de la Toison d’Or 40
1050 Brussels, Belgium
The event will take place at Le Louise Hotel Brussels, centrally located near Avenue Louise and the city’s European district.
The hotel is easily accessible by public transportation, with Louise metro station less than a three-minute walk away.
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Registration: 16:00 CET
Program: 16:30–18:00 CET
Drinks Reception: 18:00–19:00 CET
Registration is required. Space is limited.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Le Louise Hotel Brussels | Brussels, Belgium
Guest arrivals, registration and refreshments.
George Colville, Policy Analyst, Open Markets Institute Europe
The panel will examine the potential impact of AI agents on competition, consumer choice and democratic accountability, including whether Europe’s existing regulatory framework can address emerging market concentration risks.
Panelists:
Moderator: To be announced, The Capitol Forum
Guests and speakers are invited to continue the conversation over drinks and light refreshments.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | Le Louise Hotel Brussels
Presented by The Capitol Forum and Open Markets Institute Europe
Join The Capitol Forum and Open Markets Institute Europe for an in-person event in Brussels exploring how the rise of AI agents could reshape competition, commerce and democratic accountability.
Open Markets Institute Europe will present its new report, Same Gatekeepers, New Gateway: AI Agents, Monopoly Power, and Democratic Risk, followed by a panel discussion featuring policymakers, business leaders and industry experts. Confirmed speakers include Brando Benifei, Member of the European Parliament; Daniel Gueorguiev, Head of Global Institutional Affairs at Domyn; and Max von Thun, Director of Open Markets Institute Europe. Additional speakers will be announced soon.
Following the program, guests are invited to continue the conversation at a drinks reception with light bites and good company.
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Venue: Le Louise Hotel Brussels, Belgium
Registration and Check-In: 16:00 CET
Presentation and Panel Discussion: 16:30–18:00 CET
Drinks Reception: 18:00–19:00 CET
Attendance is complimentary; registration is required. Space is limited.
Brando Benifei is an Italian Member of the European Parliament serving his third term. He is Coordinator for the Socialists and Democrats Group in the Committee on International Trade and Chair of the Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with the United States. He previously served as co-rapporteur for the EU Artificial Intelligence Act and continues to work on digital policy, technology regulation and European competitiveness. In March 2024, he received The Parliament Magazine’s Best MEP of the Mandate award.
Daniel Gueorguiev leads global institutional affairs at Domyn, a company developing responsible AI solutions for regulated industries, including financial services, government and heavy industry. Previously, he held positions at Ericsson, Vodafone and GSMA, working on digital policy, connectivity, infrastructure and AI. He holds an Advanced Master’s in EU Diplomacy from the College of Europe and a dual degree in International Relations and Psychology from McGill University.
George Colville contributes to Open Markets Institute Europe’s research and advocacy on technology policy, competition and the risks associated with market concentration. Before joining Open Markets, he worked with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s Science, Technology and Innovation team. He holds degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford, where his research examined AI and digital platform markets.
Max von Thun leads Open Markets Institute Europe’s research and advocacy efforts to advance a competitive, resilient and democratic European economy. His work focuses on competition policy, emerging technologies and regulatory frameworks addressing dominant technology platforms. Previously, he advised UK parliamentarians on economic policy, led research at the Centre for Entrepreneurs and advised businesses on EU and UK competition and technology policy.
Javier Espinoza is an award-winning journalist and a leading voice in Brussels regulatory coverage. Before joining The Capitol Forum, he spent more than eight years at the Financial Times, serving as Private Equity Correspondent in London and EU Correspondent covering competition and digital policy in Brussels. He was also part of the team that launched the FT’s Due Diligence newsletter. His work has appeared in the Daily Telegraph and The Wall Street Journal.
Avenue de la Toison d’Or 40
1050 Brussels, Belgium
The event will take place at Le Louise Hotel Brussels, centrally located near Avenue Louise and the city’s European district.
The hotel is easily accessible by public transportation, with Louise metro station less than a three-minute walk away.
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Registration: 16:00 CET
Program: 16:30–18:00 CET
Drinks Reception: 18:00–19:00 CET
Registration is required. Space is limited.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Le Louise Hotel Brussels | Brussels, Belgium
Guest arrivals, registration and refreshments.
George Colville, Policy Analyst, Open Markets Institute Europe
The panel will examine the potential impact of AI agents on competition, consumer choice and democratic accountability, including whether Europe’s existing regulatory framework can address emerging market concentration risks.
Panelists:
Moderator: To be announced, The Capitol Forum
Guests and speakers are invited to continue the conversation over drinks and light refreshments.
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