“Think like…” Roundtables
The use of AI at Work brings together many different stakeholder groups, each with its own dynamic set of interests, goals, perspectives, and approaches. So what does it mean, concretely, to think like these stakeholders?
To learn more about how they position themselves, to see this space of opportunities and challenges through their eyes, and to hear what matters most to them – you are invited to participate in a series of ”Think Like” roundtables led by representatives of different stakeholder groups:
| An international organization |
Mariagrazia Squicciarini – CEO for SHS, How can we ensure that AI and the world of work evolve together, balancing innovation and economic growth with inclusiveness and societal development, while upholding human rights and fundamental freedoms? |
| A recruitment agency |
Jan Laurijssen – HR Consultant and Senior Researcher, SDWorx & University of Antwerp AI is increasingly impacting the ‘people side’ of business, prompting the question of whether HR can adapt swiftly. Beyond automating processes like recruitment and payroll, AI is reshaping talent management and altering the employment relationship, raising concerns about maintaining human-centric workplaces. Is HRM ready to rise to the AI occasion? |
| A policy maker | Hubert Koetsveld – Senior Policy Advisor, Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment
Should EU Member States, such as the Netherlands, simply adopt the current EU AI policies, or is additional national-level action needed to ensure these policies are truly effective in protecting workers and employers? How can we ensure that AI’s opportunities are widely accessible while also safeguarding against potential job displacement, inequality, and ethical concerns? |
| An AI ethics officer | Alex Corra – Senior Policy Advisor in Law & Ethics, Ethic Center at the Sociale Verzekeringsbank (SVB)
Should pursuing positive complementarity between humans and machines be a key requirement when making use of AI in the public sector? |
| Bank |
Sheila Gemin – Global Head for Corporate Technology, ING How can AI be leveraged to enhance customer experience in banking while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance? |
| Worker |
Eric aan de Stegge & Angela Samson – Jaw Advocaaten & Executive Member Council Representative, CNV What mechanisms can be put in place to ensure that individual citizens |
| A defence agency |
Linda Li – Responsible Data and Algorithms Advisor, Ministry of Justice and Safety As AI continues to evolve and dominate many industries, it seems that responsible data isn’t receiving the same level of attention or prioritization. How can we make responsible data (management) a priority when it comes to algorithms and AI? |
| A union |
Victor Figueroa – Future of Work Policy Adviser, ITF How can unions ensure that AI regulations adequately address concerns around worker autonomy, job safety, and power dynamics in the workplace, while also safeguarding existing social dialogue mechanisms? |
| A data scientist |
Una Galyeva – Founder, Honest Data and AI Consulting How can we avoid overreliance on AI and ensure human judgment remains critical? |
| Startup |
Lucie-Aimée Kaffee – EU Policy Lead and Applied Researcher, Hugging Face Supporting or replacing workers: How should AI tools be designed to benefit workers?
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| European Commission |
Nathalie Vandystadt – Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Policy Communication at European AI Office, European Commission What concrete steps can the EU take to effectively raise AI literacy across Europe, as envisioned in the AI Act? How can the European Commission collaborate with AI providers and deployers to ensure that this effort is impactful? |