The establishment of EPPO is drawing nearer. Ever since the European Commission issued its legislative proposal, six consecutive EU Council Presidencies have conducted negotiations on this flagship project in the policy area of Freedom, Security and Justice. The time is ripe to examine the legislative drafts agreed between EU Member States and to discuss the implications of EPPO for the functioning of the EU and its relevant agencies, for the national prosecuting authorities as well as for suspects and victims. This two-day conference is a joint production of the T.M.C. Asser Instituut and the Law Faculty of Leiden University. It is foreseen that academics, EU officials, as well as representatives of the Member States, will participate in the conference. The conference will start off with a panel discussion between the main negotiating partners represented by the current and preceding presidencies of the concerned EU Council Working Group, the European Parliament and the Commission. In subsequent sessions possible assessment criteria will be set out and distinctive substantive, procedural and institutional issues will be examined and discussed. The event will be concluded with an assessment of EPPO’s raison d’être and an interview of major stakeholders in the process. This event has been made possible by support from the Hercule III Programme administered by OLAF – the European Anti-Fraud Office. Time: Thursday 7 July (12:30–19:00) and Friday 8 July (09:00 –17:30) 2016 Venue: T. M. C. Asser Instituut, R.J. Schimmelpennincklaan 20- 22, The Hague Fee: €50,- (includes coffee breaks, two lunches, two receptions and a reader) Registration: You can register by completing the online registration form at www.asser.nl/EPPO2016