AI is transforming the way work is performed, the skills it requires, and how organizations operate. This joint event by FCAI and the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) brings together perspectives from AI research and working life research to explore how human-centered, trustworthy, and responsible AI can be developed and applied in the workplace.

The event focuses on the impact of AI on work tasks, decision-making, skills requirements, and cognitive workload, while identifying new opportunities for research and collaboration. Its goal is to strengthen dialogue between the AI and working life research communities and to explore shared themes for future research projects, funding opportunities, and other forms of collaboration.

Date: 11 November 2026, at 8.30 - 12.00

Venue: Klondyke, Dipoli, Aalto University (Otakaari 24, 02150 Espoo)

Registration: Register to the event here by November 6!

Program

8.30-9.00 Coffee

9.00-9.10 Opening: Antti Koivula (FIOH) & Laura Ruotsalainen (FCAI)

9.10-9.35 Laura Ruotsalainen (University of Helsinki, FCAI)

9.35-9.40 Petri Myllymäki (FCAI)

9.40-10.05 Simo Särkkä (Aalto University, FCAI): Energy efficiency, cost, and sustainability aspects of AI systems

10.05-10.30 Joongi Shin (Aalto University, FCAI): Computational Modeling of Human-AI Interaction

10.30-10.40 Break

10.40-10.55 Tuomo Alasoini (FIOH): Artificial Intelligence and the Transformation of Work: People, Work and AI

10.55-11.10 Virpi Kalakoski (FIOH): Cognitive and Psychosocial Demands of Algorithmic Management and the Implementation and Use of AI at Work

11.10-11.25 Eveliina Saari (FIOH): Care Work in Digital and AI Transformation: Insights and Ethical Concerns

11.25-11.40 Tuomo Alasoini (FIOH): AI and the Wicked Problem of Environmental Sustainability: Insights and Outcomes

11.40-12.00 Discussion

12.00 Lunch (at your own expense)

For more information, contact katri.karhunen@helsinki.fi