
2023 MIT Platform Strategy Summit
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Agenda and speaker bios below.

The Future of the Platform Economy
Platforms have revolutionized the way we conduct business, communicate, and interact with each other. Over the past decade, platforms have disrupted traditional business models and have become an important force in the global economy. But what about the future? Where are platforms heading in the future, how have new technologies impacted the ecosystem, and what impact will they have on business strategy, technology adoption, regulation, and broader society?
This year the MIT Platform Strategy Summit will focus on the future of platforms with leading business leaders, entrepreneurs, policy makers and scholars. Among the important trends that will be discussed include:
- The rapid adoption of artificial Intelligence. Platform companies have emerged as both major providers of AI as well as important users. AI algorithms will be used to analyze data, personalize user experiences, and automate processes. This will lead to more efficient and effective platforms that can deliver personalized content and services to users. But with the promise of AI, also comes the peril.
- Continued expansion of platforms into new markets. As more people gain access to the internet and mobile devices, digital platforms are transforming how people buy, sell and interact around the world. A major force in this area is the rise of social commerce, influencer marketing, and the role that creators increasingly play in contributing content to digital platforms, often in collaboration with brands.
- The role that platforms and marketplaces can play in addressing the pressures for industries to become more sustainable. Through their ability to discover, match and transact at scale platforms can power circular economy opportunity for reuse, recycling, recovery, and waste reduction.
- The pandemic’s influence on supply chains has been transformative.
- At the same time, regulatory measures may be imposed that constrain platform growth and operations.
Join us on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, MA for a rich examination of where the global platform economy is heading next.
Agenda
All times below are in ET.
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Doors open at 8:15am
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Speaker Bios
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Maryam Al Mansoori is the General Manager of Rebound Plastic Exchange, analternative supply chain model facilitating the global trade of used plastic for recycling. The company’s innovative and sustainable solution is supported by the UAE government and backed by the IHC (International Holding Company) of AbuDhabi.
Ms. Al Mansoori is well versed in government policy and policy making, having ledcountry-level strategic programs and initiatives locally and globally. With over three years of experience at the UAE Cabinet, she co-managed the development of a key federal project, Diploma in the Art of Writing Public Policies and
Legislations. With expertise in the fields of economics and the environment, Ms. Al Mansoori has also developed key policies with relevant local stakeholders and ministries which were presented and approved by the Cabinet.
Ms. AlMansoori has had the honour of presenting climate-related issues to HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan during Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations, where she designed an interactive platform for resolving food security related challenges which empowered youth to participate in decision-making processes.
As a UAE national, Ms. Al Mansoori is committed to public service, having dedicated her time during schooland university to volunteer at different government offices. She graduated with a BA in Finance from the American University in Dubai and she holds professional accreditation certificates in Public Policy Analysis from the London School of Economics, Policy Coherence for Sustainable Development from the National University of Singapore as well as Strategic Policy Planning from the UK’s International Centre forParliamentary Studies.
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