On 24 September 2026, I had the pleasure of attending the 4th Annual UK Digital Markets Competition Regulation Forum at Carpenters’ Hall, London. Hosted by Thought Leaders 4 Competition and chaired by Verity Egerton-Doyle (Linklaters) and Tom Smith (Geradin Partners), the event once again brought together lawyers, enforcers and industry experts. The conference agenda covered almost every corner of the UK’s digital markets enforcement regime, from the current state of CMA’s SMS investigations and conduct requirements to consumer protection enforcement, private enforcement and the role of the CAT and courts. I left the conference with plenty to reflect on, and here are some highlights from the day: