Economic Perspective on Artificial Intelligence (EPEAI)
Manchester, United Kingdom (UK), June 16, 2026
TL;DR
The Economic Perspective on Artificial Intelligence (EPEAI) is an international academic conference series focusing on the economic, business, and policy implications of artificial intelligence (AI).
About the Event
The series brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to analyse how AI technologies affect firms, markets, labour, and governance. Founded in 2023 by Hochschule Ruhr West (HRW) in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, the EPEAI has since expanded to include partner institutions in South Africa and the United Kingdom. It is regarded as one of the first recurring scientific formats dedicated exclusively to the economic perspective on AI.
The conference focuses on theoretical or empirical contributions for these topics:
New and experimental Developments in AI
(AI-driven) Entrepreneurship and AI-driven Business Models and Strategies.
AI in Business Administration and Processes, e.g., Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Human Resources, Marketing, Production, Supply Chain Management, Quality and Sustainability Management.
GenAI, explainable AI and Decision-making; Risk and Opportunities of AI-Agents.
Ethics, Regulation and Policy of AI.
Digital Transformation of Skills and Jobs.
Infrastructure, Energy and Finance supply and AI Competitiveness.
Micro- and Macroeconomic framework: Competition, Productivity and Markets.
Organization
Economic Perspective on Artificial Intelligence is organized by University of Salford
Date and Location
The conference will take place in Manchester, United Kingdom (UK) on June 16, 2026.
Attendance to the this conference is Mixed.
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