Special Policy Sessions (SPSs) are sessions that bring together prominent academics (economists and lawyers), enforcers, practitioners and potentially corporate representatives. Normally about 8 sessions are organized with a maximum of 6 participants per session.

CRESSE CONFERENCE 2026 SPSs see here.

It is important that all participants of the Special Policy Sessions, present their arguments in a scholarly, balanced and collegial manner. 

In the interest of transparency, all participants – including presenters, panelists and chairs – must provide full and clear disclosures of any circumstances (e.g. financial support, institutional affiliations, close personal and family connections) that could represent, a real or apparent conflict of interest.  This should be done verbally at the beginning of their presentations.  When there are no conflicts to report, this should also be stated, for example with a statement like: “With regard to my contributions in this session, I have no conflicts to report.” CRESSE further considers it good practice to include such information on written materials provided to conference participants. Participants seeking guidance on who and what should be disclosed may refer to the disclosure policies of the American Economic Association and the Bureau of Economics of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. 

Previous years’ Special Policy Sessions

CRESSE CONFERENCE 2025 SPSs see here.

CRESSE CONFERENCE 2024 SPSs see here.