Symplatform is the place where academic knowledge meets the practice world to foster a critical discussion on what platforms are, how they work and what they can become for people, organizations and our society.

Symplatform is a project developed in collaboration by Politecnico di Milano School of Management, Trinity College Dublin and Audencia Business School.

This yearwe return to the Politecnico di Milano for the 2025 edition. In particular, we will host Symplatform 6 at the Lecco campus.

Call for abstracts: https://polimi.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5upUOqUosoFdfgO

Symplatform welcomes academic research that deals with platforms from various perspectives and disciplines.
Possible topics are related (but not limited) to:

• Platform-based business models and strategies
• Platform-related technologies (Web 3, Metaverse, AI)
• Platforms’ social implications (gig economy, labour market)
• Platforms and data (privacy concerns, …)
• Platform and sustainability (circular economy, …)
• Platform in B2B settings

Accepted papers will be communicated by May 15th, 2025.

Symplatform is a hybrid conference Presentations can take place:

• Or virtually (September 1st and 2nd, 2025)
• Or in presence (September 4th-5th, 2025)

 
Practical Info

The eventi will take place:

– Online on September 1st and 2nd between 1 and 4 pm CEST – These sessions will focus on papers’ presentations.
– In Lecco, at the Politecnico di Milano Campus, on Lake Como on September 4th-5th, 2025 all day long. This day will focus on keynotes, special sessions and papers’ presentations.

The agenda will be available at the end of May. Registrations will open at the same time.

Fees are:

• €129 for online participation.
• €229 for the full conferences (with coffee breaks and lunch on September 4th and 5th). + social dinner on September 4th

For more information you can visit www.symplatform.com or write to: daniel.trabucchi@polimi.it and tommaso.buganza@polimi.it.