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

The last conference on 11 July 2024 with speakers from OpenAI, Google, Aptoide, Italian and French Competion Authorities, Dazi Avocats and Launchworks & Co, focused on 3 key themes: Generative AI, the future of the App Economy, and AI and Platform Regulations.

Articles
Innovation vs Regulation: Europe's Response to AI and Platforms

Innovation vs Regulation: Europe’s Response to AI and Platforms

As the rapid rise of Generative AI reshapes the digital landscape, European regulators are grappling with new challenges in antitrust enforcement - and considering whether they can utilise existing mechanisms, ...
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The Future of App Stores: Regulation, Innovation & Competition in the App Economy Platform Leaders

The Future of App Stores: Regulation, Innovation & Competition in the App Economy

In an industry where rapid change is already the norm, new regulations from the European Commission are set to reshape the app economy yet again. ‘The EU’s Digital Markets Act ...
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Keynote with OpenAI Insider Arka Dhar Platform Leaders

Keynote with OpenAI Insider Arka Dhar

Three years ago, Sam Altman asked Arka Dhar to join OpenAI as one of its early employees to train LLMs. It’s only been a few days since Arka stepped out ...
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Videos
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Platform Leaders Cartoon - 11 July 2024

An illustrated summary of Platform Leaders on 11 July 2024 with live scribing with Liam Callebout.

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Keynote Arka Dhar Head of Human Data from OpenAI - 11 July 2024

Arka Dhar, OpenAI Insider is in conversation with Platform Leaders Co-Chair Laure Claire Reillier. They discuss how Generative AI will impact organisations and much more.

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Regulation of platforms and AI - 11 July 2024

Fayrouze Masmi Dazi, Andrea Pezzoli and Elodie Vandenhende discuss the challenges of balancing regulation and innovation for platforms and AI.

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Full Video - 11 July 2024

Watch the 11 July 2024 full video on the Future of Platforms: AI, Regulation and the App Economy.

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The Future of the App Economy - 11 July 2024

This panel, with Ben McOwen Wilson, MD EMEA Google Play, Paulo Trezentos, CEO Aptoide, and Jennifer Schenker, The Innovator explores the emergence of new app stores.

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Benoit Reillier Closing Remarks - 11 July 2024

Benoit Reillier, Launchworks CEO, summarises key insights from the 11 July 2024 event on Generative AI, Platform Regulation and the App Economy.

TheSpeakers

Here are our confirmed speakers.

Arka Dhar from OpenAI speaking at Platform Leaders

Arka Dhar

Head of Human Data OpenAI
Fayrouze Masmi Dazi Platform Leaders

Fayrouze Masmi Dazi

Founding Partner
Dazi Avocats
Ben McOwen Wilson Google Play Platform Leaders

Ben McOwen Wilson

Managing Director EMEA, Google Play
Jennifer Schenker, The future of digital platforms

Jennifer Schenker

Founder & Editor-In-Chief, The Innovator
Andrea Pezzoli Platform Leaders

Andrea Pezzoli

Vice Secretary General, Italian Competition Authority
Laure Claire Reillier Launchworks & Co Platform Leaders

Laure Claire Reillier

Co-Founder and COO Launchworks & Co
Paulo Trezentos Aptoide Platform Leaders

Paulo Trezentos

CEO, Aptoide
Elodie Vandenhende Platform Leaders

Elodie Vandenhende

Deputy Head, Digital Economy, Autorité de la Concurrence
Benoit Reillier - The Future of Platform Leaders

Benoit Reillier

Co-founder and CEO Launchworks & Co
TheAgenda

3:30PM – 3:35PM

WELCOME TALK

Introducing Platform Leaders.

Laure Claire Reillier

COO Launchworks & Co

Co-author of Platform Strategy

3:35PM – 4:00PM

FIRESIDE CHAT / AMA WITH OPENAI: AI AND THE FUTURE OF ORGANISATIONS

We’re excited to welcome back Arka Dhar from OpenAI for a fireside chat / AMA session on GenAI and its impact on the organisations of tomorrow. Arka will talk about OpenAI’s latest free model (v4o), the development of its GPT marketplace as well as future projects.

This session will also be an opportunity to ask questions to Arka, so feel free to send us your questions in advance. Here are some of the questions we've received so far: What are the key bottlenecks when deploying GenAI tools at scale? What is OpenAI’s long-term vision for the GPT store? How do you see agents working with people in the future? What kind of new organisational models does new LLMs such as ChatGPT enable? What interesting and surprising use cases have you seen recently?

Arka Dhar

Head of Human Data

OpenAI

Laure Claire Reillier

COO Launchworks & Co

Co-author of Platform Strategy

4:00PM – 4:40PM

THE FUTURE OF THE APP ECONOMY

We increasingly use apps to facilitate our everyday life, from browsers to dating and gaming. App stores are today an almost infinite source of tools, distractions and our main interface to the digital world. This has led to the development of major app stores by leading platforms and a thriving app ecosystem globally. Yet with new devices (Virtual Reality headsets), new technologies (IA) and new regulations (DMA in Europe), new entrants as well as existing platforms are launching new types of app stores.

What will the app store of the future look like? What makes a successful app store in the first place? What do developers value in an app store? What do users really want out of an app store? How to strike the right balance between choice, trust and share value fairly amongst stakeholders?

Paulo Trezentos

CEO and Co-Founder, Aptoide

Ben McOwen Wilson

Managing Director EMEA, Google Play

Jennifer Schenker

Founder & Editor-In-Chief, The Innovator

4:40PM – 5:20PM

NAVIGATING THE FUTURE: REGULATION OF PLATFORMS AND AI

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital platforms, regulatory frameworks must adapt to ensure fair competition, innovation, and consumer protection. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that will explore the intersection of technology, regulation, and competition, aiming to chart a path forward that safeguards public interest while promoting innovation and economic resilience in the age of AI. This panel brings together distinguished experts to discuss the future of regulation in this dynamic environment. Panellists will share their views on the emerging regulatory environment, focusing on the coordination of policies across the AI Act regulations, the Digital Services Act (DSA), and the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

How can we ensure cohesive and effective regulation across AI, DSA, and DMA at both member state and international levels? How can regulators keep pace with the rapid advancements in AI technology? What strategies can balance the need for regulation with the necessity of fostering innovation, economic growth and competitiveness? What new approaches and frameworks are required to address the unique challenges posed by digital platforms and AI? How can we mitigate the risk of Europe falling behind in the global AI race while ensuring ethical and fair AI deployment?

Fayrouze Masmi-Dazi

Founding Partner
Dazi Avocats

Elodie Vandenhende

Deputy Head, Digital Economy Unit Autorité de la Concurrence

Andrea Pezzoli

Vice Secretary General
Italian Competition Authority

5:20PM – 5:30PM

CONFERENCE WRAP UP

Closing remarks and key insights from the event by our conference co-chair.

Benoit Reillier

CEO Launchworks & Co

Co-author of Platform Strategy