The future of digital platforms

AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

13 November 2024

13 November 2024

An initiative by Launchworks & Co

Platforms and their ecosystems are now part of our daily lives. They are redefining the way we work, the way we learn, how we innovate and how we collaborate. As a community of platform leaders, how do we ensure that the full potential of these digital ecosystems is realised for all?

What is Platform Leaders?

Platform Leaders brings together entrepreneurs, policy makers, academics, investors and practitioners to exchange insights and best practices on the future of digital platforms and ecosystems. These communities don’t always talk to each other, yet are collectively building the platform economy. Platform Leaders provides strategic insights into key topics and allow experts to share complementary perspectives to shape the debate so that the potential of digital markets can be unlocked for all.

Agenda

Curious about how to build successful AI infrastructure? Want to know more about regulating in an exponential age? How can platforms help solve the healthcare crisis? Interested in the latest platform research insights and digital trends for 2025? These are the key topics that we will address on 13 November 2024.

TheSpeakers

Below are confirmed speakers for 13 November 2024

Laure Claire Reillier Launchworks & Co Platform Leaders

Laure Claire Reillier

Co-Founder and COO Launchworks & Co
Oliver Bethell The future of digital platforms, Platform Leaders

Oliver Bethell

Head of Competition, Regulatory Engagement & Advisory, Google
Jennifer Schenker, The future of digital platforms

Jennifer Schenker

Founder & Editor-In-Chief, The Innovator
Benoit Reillier - The Future of Platform Leaders

Benoit Reillier

Co-founder and CEO Launchworks & Co
Amanda Kamin - Digital Catapult - Platform Leaders

Amanda Kamin

Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Digital Catapult
Matthew Braovac

Matthew Braovac

Director at Digital Markets Unit, CMA
Robert Smith - Digital Catapult - Platform Leaders

Robert Smith

Director of Technology AI and Data Science, Digital Catapult
Charles Armitage Florence App Platform Leaders

Dr Charles Armitage

Co-Founder & CEO Florence
Laura McCracken

Laura McCracken

Platform Expert Launchworks & Co
Dr Mathilde Konczynski MeditSimple Platform Leaders

Dr Mathilde Konczynski

Chief Medical Officer MeditSimple
Ruth Cousens THIS Lab Platform leaders

Ruth Cousens

Co-Founder & CEO THIS Labs
Jakob Mökander - Tony Blair Institute - Platform Leaders

Jakob Mökander

Director of Science and Technology Policy, Tony Blair Institute
Verity Egerton Doyle Linklaters Platform Leaders

Verity Egerton-Doyle

Antitrust Partner Linklaters
TheAgenda

2:00PM – 2:30PM

GUEST REGISTRATION

In-person guest registration and networking at Digital Catapult.

2:30PM – 2:40PM

WELCOME TALK

Start of the online webinar and the in-person conference.
Platform Leaders introduction by the master of ceremony and Digital Catapult.

Laura McCracken

Platform Expert

Launchworks & Co

Amanda Kamin

Chief Marketing & Comms Officer

Digital Catapult

2:40PM – 3:00PM

KEY DIGITAL TRENDS FOR 2025

In this keynote, Platform Leaders co-chair and Launchworks & Co CEO Benoit Reillier will present his key digital trends for 2025.

Benoit Reillier

CEO Launchworks & Co

Co-author of Platform Strategy

3:00PM – 3:40PM

BUILDING THE AI INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SUCCESS

We all marvel at the latest chatbots and their impressive outputs. Yet, beyond the early experimentations, many organizations need to build robust AI infrastructures and capabilities. A range of cloud providers are investing massively to provide scalable solutions to corporates and help them harness the power of the latest AI models.

Who are the key AI infrastructure players? How will firms access scalable AI capabilities in the future? How can firms leverage their cloud services to embed AI into their workflows? What will be built in house or outsourced?

This session will provide unique insights into the AI ecosystem and how firms can access leading edge capabilities now and in the future.

Jennifer Schenker

Editor-In-Chief

The Innovator

Jakob Mökander

Director of Science & Technology Policy

Tony Blair Institute

Robert Smith

Director of Technology AI & Data Science

Digital Catapult

3:40PM – 4:20PM

REGULATING IN AN EXPONENTIAL AGE

The rapid development of generative AI technologies is transforming our world, from the voice assistants in our homes to the AI-powered software in our devices. Traditionally, innovation has been met with light-touch regulations focused primarily on safety. However, the exponential growth of AI is now drawing the close attention of regulators and competition authorities. Europe's proactive regulatory measures, including the DMA, DSA, and AI Act, are already reshaping the landscape. Meanwhile, the US and UK are pursuing different regulatory paths, setting the stage for divergent consumer experiences—from self-driving cars to AI services—with significant economic implications. This panel will explore how regulators can keep pace with accelerating technological change. It will tackle the delicate balance between fostering innovation and ensuring adequate regulation.

When will these regulatory differences manifest in tangible product changes, and what will be their broader economic and political impacts? How can the UK navigate these challenges to carve out an optimal regulatory approach? And how can Europe enhance its competitiveness in this new era?

Join us for a deep dive into the complex intersection of innovation, regulation, and global competitiveness in the age of exponential technological advancement.

Matthew Braovac

Director, Digital Markets Unit, CMA

Verity Egerton-Doyle

Antitrust Partner

Linklaters

Oliver Bethell

Head of Competition

Google

4:20PM – 4:50PM

COFFEE BREAK

4:50PM – 5:30PM

HOW CAN DIGITAL PLATFORMS AND AI SOLVE THE HEALTHCARE CRISIS?

As populations age and healthcare resources become increasingly stretched, the need for efficient and effective healthcare delivery has never been more urgent. Digital platforms and AI technologies offer innovative solutions to connect patients with healthcare professionals, streamline care, and improve patient outcomes. This panel will explore how new business models, such as healthcare platforms, and advanced technologies, like AI, can help alleviate the healthcare crisis, optimize resource allocation, and transform the patient experience.

Ruth Cousens

Co-Founder & CEO

THIS Labs

Charles Armitage

Co-Founder & CEO

Florence

Dr Mathilde Konczynski

Chief Medical Officer

MeditSimple

Laure Claire Reillier

COO Launchworks & Co

Co-author of Platform Strategy

5:30PM – 5:45PM

INSIGHTS FROM PLATFORM RESEARCH

Each year, Platform Leaders awards a prize to an academic paper that demonstrates exceptional relevance and practical applications to the business world. Join us to discover this year’s Platform Leaders Academic Prize winners!

The winners will present their research, discussing its business implications, alongside a specially commissioned illustrated video produced by Launchworks & Co.

5:45PM – 6:00PM

CONFERENCE WRAP UP

Closing remarks from master of ceremony and conference co-chairs.

Laura McCracken

Platform Expert

Launchworks & Co

Benoit Reillier

CEO Launchworks & Co

Co-author of Platform Strategy

Laure Claire Reillier

COO Launchworks & Co

Co-author of Platform Strategy

6:00PM – 7:30PM

NETWORKING DRINKS

In-person networking drinks.