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2021 MIT Platform Strategy Summit

We are pleased to announce our annual workshop on platform-centered economics and management, which will take place on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

July 15, 2021

8:15 am - 2:30 pm EDT

This MIT Platform Strategy Summit gathers a global community of executives and academics to explore the economics and management of platform-centered markets and discuss their implications for managers, industry and governmental policy. This event is open to IDE Members at no cost, to the public for a fee.

Event co-chairs: Peter Evans, Geoffrey Parker and Marshall Van Alstyne.

View and download the 2020 MIT Platform Strategy Summit Report report here.

We are using the Twine platform for event networking. Please plan to join us at 8:15am EDT for pre-event networking. We will also have a dedicatd hour at the end of the Summit from 1:30 – 2:30pm EDT for attendees to participate. Follow this link to learn more about Twine.

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Event Agenda

  • We are using the Twine platform – Twine is a simple and compelling tool that allows attendees to network and connect during virtual events.

Event Speakers

  • Themba is the Founder of Discovery Insure Insure Ltd, a Motor Insurance Company launched in 2011. He joined Discovery in 2001 spearheading numerous initiatives culminating in his innovative and relentless drive to launch his 10-year vision of Discovery Insure. Themba is member of the board in the following organisations: YPO-WPO Africa Regional Board, Henley Business School Academic and Advisory Board; South African Insurance Association (SAIA); South African Insurance Crime Bureau (SAICB); and Institute of Insurance South Africa (IISA). In 2003 he co-founded Black Insurance Professionals of Southern Africa (BIPSA). Themba was awarded the Green Number in 2012 (for obtaining Ten Comrades Marathon-89.9kms Medals). He is the initiator and Pretoria Chapter Chair of the mentorship programme for the Young Presidents Organisation (YPO) designed to guide high potential future leaders to achieve greatness. Prior to joining Discovery, Themba worked for Rubico Consulting Services, Siemens Ltd and Durban Metro Waste Water Services where he was responsible for budgeting and accounting systems. A cost and management accountant by training, Themba holds an Executive MBA from Henley Business School (UK). He also has other qualifications on leadership and management from various academic institutions such as Duke University Fuqua School of Business (US), Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS- South Africa); University of Cape Town- Graduate School of Business (UCT/ GSB).