The Disrupting the Disruptors conference is a chance to explore and accelerate platform co­-operatives in Canada. Platform co-operatives are an alternative to venture capital funded platforms because they are owned and governed by those who depend on them most—workers, users, or stakeholders.

Join us on Saturday, September 9 for an exploration of the potential of digital co-operatives as well as exciting examples who are proving the concept. Co-operatively owned digital platforms can help entrepreneurs succeed and build a sustainable and profitable platform economy.

Can co-operative ownership solve the challenges we face from platform monopolies in the sharing economy?

Will blockchain technologies make cooperative and democratic ownership of the web possible?

What would an Uber owned by its drivers look like? Would a Twitter governed by its users make it more sustainable?

The answer to these questions is really promising for business and society and we invite you to join us and learning event at the Toronto Reference Library.

Visit platformcoop.ca for information on speakers and topics!

If you are a student you can contact us to confirm a 70% discount on tickets, Our aim is to make this event as accessible as possible, so if you feel you should be there, get in touch!