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May 20–21, 2026
Wharton Human-AI Research hosts AI and the Future of Work, a two-day academic conference focused on how AI is reshaping the nature of work and employment. Taking place May 20–21, 2026 at the Wharton School, the conference will bring together leading scholars, industry researchers, and practitioners to examine emerging research, share empirical insights, and engage in critical dialogue on the evolving relationship between AI, organizations, and the workforce.
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— Call for Papers —
We cordially invite academics, industry researchers, and practitioners from all disciplines to submit high-quality research papers (unpublished) that address the ways that artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, covering themes like AI’s impact on employee experience, the necessity for reskilling and upskilling for an AI-driven future, and forms of collaboration between AI and humans in professional settings. We are particularly interested in work that has an empirical analysis component.
- Paper Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: March 25, 2026
- Author Acceptance and Attendance Deadline: April 10, 2026
— Chaired by Wharton Faculty —
Robert Meyer
Frederick H. Ecker/MetLife Insurance Professor, Professor of Marketing
Faculty Co-Director, WHAIR
Daniel Rock
Assistant Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions
Prasanna (Sonny) Tambe
Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions
Faculty Co-Director, WHAIR
— Conference Team —
Traci Doyle
Senior Associate Director of Strategic Initiatives
Carol Heller
Program Coordinator
Schotland McQuade
Assistant Director of Events and Engagement
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Event sponsorship opportunities are available. If you’re looking to elevate your brand and support our events, please contact Tania Rorke, Senior Associate Director of Corporate & Donor Engagement, for more information.
We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Corporate Members, who help make our events possible. To see the full list of companies, please visit our Corporate Member page.
