The Impact of AI on White Collar Work
- Date: 10–11 June 2026
- Location: Katrinelunds Gästgiveri & Sjökrog, beautifully located by Lake Hjälmaren, 30 mins outside Örebro.
- Type: Conference
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- Organiser: the AI-Econ Lab, Örebro University, Sweden, Ratio, and the WASP-HS sponsored AISCAF research cluster
This is the fourth interdisciplinary conference about the use of artificial intelligence in white collar work and implications for the labour market. White collar work is increasingly important in employment. Meanwhile, it performs a number of tasks that are susceptible to AI-induced automation. At the conference, researchers will present their current research. We welcome researchers in economics, computer-science, informatics, statistics, management, law, sociology, and other related fields. To benefit the research presented, we aim for an active and close interaction between participants, akin to a workshop.
Organised by
- Magnus Lodefalk (initiator), Economics, Örebro University, Sweden; Ratio Institute, Sweden; Global Labor Organization, Germany
- Hildegunn Kyvik-Nordås, Economics, Council on Economic Policy, Switzerland; Örebro University, Sweden.
- Martin Längkvist, Computer Science, Centre for Applied Autonomous Sensor Systems, Örebro University, Sweden.
- Sarah Schroeder, Economics, Centre for Economic and Firm Research (CEFAU), Aarhus University, Denmark; Ratio Institute, Sweden; Kiel Institute for the World Economy, Germany.
- Holger Görg, Economics, Kiel Institute for the World Economy, Germany; IZA, Germany; GEP, Nottingham University; CEFAU, Aarhus University.
Format
Format
- 12 papers will be selected for presentation.
- 35 minutes presentation of the paper.
- 10 minutes for the discussant of the paper.
- 15 minutes open discussion.
Every presenter is expected to be a discussant for another paper. The conference includes ample opportunities to network.
Other attendees are welcome, subject to space limitations.
There will also be two keynote speakers.
Venue: Katrinelunds Gästgiveri & Sjökrog, beautifully located by Lake Hjälmaren, 30 mins outside Örebro.
Conference accommodation is covered for presenters, while their economy travel is remunerated up to fixed amounts. Conference meals are covered for all.
Submission and registration
Submission and registration
17 April 2026 – Submission deadline
Submit abstracts (< 300 words) to
conf-ai-econlab@oru.se
29 April – Selection, based on abstracts.
28 May – Papers to be sent by presenters to discussants.
28 May – Final date for registering (for all) by e-mailing to conf-ai-econlab@oru.se: full name, academic title, subject, organization, and country.