28.01.2026
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the world of work - from decision-making processes and workplace safety to organisational structures and societal responsibility. Understanding these changes, shaping them responsibly, and translating research into practice requires dialogue across disciplines, institutions, and professional contexts.
Following its successful first edition, the 2nd AI Workshop: Research – Practice – Working World brings together experts and interested audiences to explore how artificial intelligence can be developed and applied in ways that are trustworthy, transparent, and human-centred. The event creates a space where scientific insights meet real-world experience and where practical challenges inspire new research questions.
At the heart of the workshop lies the interaction between research and application. How can current findings in AI research be transferred into everyday working environments? Which challenges from practice highlight the need for new technological or regulatory approaches? And how can different perspectives work together to ensure that AI supports safe, fair, and sustainable working conditions?
Participants can expect a varied programme featuring expert talks, applied perspectives, and interactive discussion formats. The workshop encourages open exchange, critical reflection, and networking across fields - addressing technological developments, practical implementation, potential risks, and broader societal implications of AI in the workplace.
The event is designed for a diverse audience: researchers and developers, professionals from industry and institutions, policymakers, students, and anyone interested in the future of work shaped by artificial intelligence. Whether you are contributing from a scientific, practical, regulatory, or societal perspective, the workshop offers valuable impulses and opportunities for collaboration.
Register now and join the conversation on how artificial intelligence can be responsibly designed and used for the benefit of workers, organisations, and society.
Event details
Date: March 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: DASA – Gefahrenstoffhalle, Dortmund
Register until March, 11
Organised by
Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA)
TU Dortmund University
Lamarr Institute
Research Center Trustworthy Data Science and Security