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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Joel I. Klein, Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Antitrust Division will address an International Anti-Cartel Enforcement Conference on Thursday, September 30 at 12:30 p.m., at the Westin Grand Hotel, 2350 M Street N.W., Washington, D.C. Klein will talk about the future of anti-cartel enforcement and international cooperation in our globalized economy.

The unprecedented international anti-cartel enforcement workshop, which will be attended by senior antitrust enforcement officials from more than 25 countries, is designed to identify "best practices" that can be brought to bear by competition authorities in the fight against cartels.

The two-day workshop, held on September 30 and October 1, will include topics such as: detecting, investigating and acting against cartels, including techniques for uncovering secret activities; and the types and levels of cooperation between competition authorities in different jurisdictions.

DATE: Thursday, September 30

TIME: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (EST)

LOCATION: Westin Grand Hotel

2350 M Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C.

The following countries/jurisdictions are scheduled to send participants to the workshop: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Zimbabwe.

After Klein's speech, there will be a brief opportunity (20 minutes) to talk one-on-one with U.S. and foreign enforcement officials attending the workshop who desire to talk with the press. Interested reporters should coordinate on-site with Gina Talamona and Jennifer Rose from the Office of Public Affairs, (202) 514-2007.

Reporters interested in attending Klein's speech should call, in advance, Jennifer Rose, (202) 514-2007 to sign up. Press may begin set up at 11:30 a.m. Note: Only Klein's luncheon speech is open to the press. All other portions of the workshop will be closed to the press and public. A copy of Klein's speech will be made available at the time of his address.

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