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Please join us for the Amsterdam Extension of the SMS 38^th Annual Conference on Navigating the Platform Business Model: Strategies, Challenges and Best Practices (September 21, 2018)

Extension overview

With the advent of digital technologies, established firms and new entrants increasingly operate and compete within platform ecosystems in which groups of firms interact with the aim of a joint value proposition. The leading firms in such ecosystems, sometimes referred to as hub or keystone firms, are faced with several strategic challenges as they pertain to the overall value creation of the ecosystem as well as their own value capture. Given the complex interplay of collaboration and competition between the various members of a platform ecosystem, there remain many unanswered questions revolving around how to successfully operate and navigate the platform business model.

This one-day event aims at bringing together academics and domain experts from technology intensive organizations from various industries who share an interest in platform ecosystems and the strategies involved with successfully operating the platform business model. Participants will share their ideas, challenges and best practices imposed by the continuously evolving nature of digital platforms. The event consists of keynotes by distinguished speakers, panel discussions, and a number of interactive case presentations by leading platform firms.

Confirmed academic participants

·         Shazad Ansari (University of Cambridge)

·         Charles Baden-Fuller (City University, London)

·         Carliss Baldwin (Harvard University)

·         Carmelo Cennamo (Bocconi University)

·         Saeed Khanagha (VU Amsterdam)*

·         Riitta Katila (Stanford University)

·         Krsto Pandza (University of Leeds)*

·         Joost Rietveld (University College London)*

·         Rob Seamans (New York University)

·         Gurneeta Vasudesa (University of Minnesota)

·         Henk Volberda (Eramus University)*

^{* Denotes organizer}

Confirmed industry participants*

·         Achmea

·         Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management

·         Ericsson

·         Flora Holland

·         Philips Healthcare

·         Quby

·         Signify (formerly Philips Lighting)

^{* Industry participation still being finalized}

Location and registration

The extension will take place in the Amsterdam Rai Exhibition and Convention Centre and will run from 7:45am until 6:00pm (breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, and closing drinks included). Registration, a tentative schedule and more information can be found on the Extension website (Early registration fee: 85 USD for members, 115 USD for non-members): https://www.strategicmanagement.net/paris/extensions/amsterdam#/?_k=c0dhq7

PhD registration fee waiver initiative

To encourage participation by doctoral students, we are pleased to offer registration fee waivers to a limited number of PhD candidates on a first come first served basis. The registration costs for these attendees will be covered by the COINS - EU Marie Curie project. Doctoral students should send a short motivation for attending the event to Saeed Khanagha (skhanagha@rsm.nl).  

Questions?

Please contact Saeed Khanagha (skhanagha@rsm.nl)