Corporate Strategy &
Innovation Conference

This annual academic conference brings together scholars and researchers to explore questions on the frontiers of corporate strategy and innovation.

Organized by Wharton professors Emilie Feldman, Claudine Gartenberg and Paul Nary, CSIC explores how modern companies of all types are rethinking business strategies and boundaries in response to evolving technologies. With a focus on topics such as corporate scope, diversification, innovation, platform-based business strategies, governance, and partnerships, the event aims to foster collaboration among researchers interested in corporate strategy and innovation with interactive panels and a strong networking element.

A group of people engaged in discussions in a conference or workshop setting. The room has posters on the walls and individuals seated around tables with nameplates and notes.

Topics Include

  • Corporate scope and firm boundaries
  • Related and unrelated diversification
  • Innovation in multi-business firms
  • Innovation and returns to scale and scope
  • Corporate strategies of platform-based businesses
  • Governance, structure, and organization
  • Outsourcing, alliances, and partnerships
Conference takes place annually in early December