European State aid law is facing reform in key sectors of the economy as a direct or indirect consequence of the economic crisis. These reforms are driven by different objectives aiming at consolidating, clarifying and developing existing rules. The Court of Justice of the EU has also contributed with some key decisions on specific issues.ERA's Annual Forum on European State Aid Law 2011 will focus on:Reform of EU State aid rules on Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI)Corporate tax schemes and State aid rules: territorial and material selectivity in light of the Gibraltar casePost-crisis regime: forthcoming State aid rules for bank rescue and restructuring in normal market conditionsNew State aid guidelines related to the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and the guiding principles for granting financial support to energy-intensive companiesState aid rules for the aviation sector and the review process for new guidelines in view of the significant market changes in the last decadeThe forum will also offer an overview of recent case law from the Court of Justice of the EU with a critical analysis of the most important concepts emerging.