Date: 21-22 January 2027
Location: Universitat Ramon Llull, Barcelona, Spain
Deadline for submissions: 15 October 2026
CALL FOR PAPERS
We are pleased to announce the Research Workshop “Humans or Artificial Intelligence? Measuring the Impact on Learning, Work and Society,” organized by the University of Mannheim, the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), and Universitat Ramon Llull (IQS). The workshop will be held on 21–22 January 2027 in Barcelona, Spain.
The purpose of the workshop is to bring together researchers working on the impact of artificial intelligence on learning, work and society. We welcome papers from various disciplines, including but not limited to economics, education, psychology, management, sociology, and computer science.
RESEARCH THEMES
- AI, education and learning: effort, skills and human capital development
- AI, work and labour markets: employment, wages, productivity and the changing role of human labour
- AI in firms: organisational change, management practices and barriers to adoption
- AI, beliefs and narratives: expectations, perceptions and public discourse surrounding AI
- AI and society: inequality, institutions and policy responses
Of particular interest are empirical and experimental research, as well as theoretical and methodological contributions.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We welcome submissions from PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers and faculty at ENGAGE.EU partner universities, as well as from other institutions working on related topics. Early career researchers are especially encouraged to apply.
TRAVEL FEES AND ACCOMMODATION
Limited travel and accommodation support may be available, subject to eligibility, and budget. Please mention in your email if you would like to apply for support.
SUBMISSION
Those who wish to participate are invited to submit an extended abstract (up to 500 words) or preferably a full paper by email to sehrish.usman@uni-mannheim.de, including the title, author(s) and affiliation.
The deadline for submissions is 15 October 2026. Decisions will be announced by the end of October 2026.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Siri Isaksson
(Burgundy School of Business, Lyon)
SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZERS
Sehrish Usman (University of Mannheim)
Davud Rostam-Afschar (University of Mannheim)
Luben Boyanov (UNWE)
Xavier Casanovas Combalia (URL – IQS)
Organizing Partners
University of Mannheim · University of National and World Economy · Universitat Ramon Llull (IQS)
