April 7, 2021 The Future of Innovation in News Production The rise of the Digital Economy has brought rapid change to every industry. The one of journalism and the news business is not an exception to this. As the business models that have supported a free and diverse press for decades are now confronting themselves with the increasing use of search engines and social media platforms in the digital environment, lawmakers across the world are now tackling the issue, with many turning to antitrust as a possible tool for remedying what appears to be a serious imbalance with even more serious potential consequences. Our panel of experts will dive into these topics and try to identify the best way forward. Thomas BIHLMAYER Policy Adviser, eco – Association of the Internet Industry Cathy GELLIS Outside Policy Counsel Charlotte SLAIMAN Competition Policy Director, Public Knowledge Moderator: Robert PEGORARO Freelance Journalist