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February the 13.th of 2025 at The Embassy in Oslo
Meet Inga Strūmke!
Inga is an associate professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. With a main research focus on explainable AI, Inga argues that using AI for good is closely linked to both understanding AI well, but also knowing ourselves and our needs, including legal perspectives. She has previously worked on trustworthy AI and algorithm auditing at PwC.
She was awarded name of the year in academia and received the Norwegian Research Council's outreach prize in 2023. Her book Maskiner som tenker (Machines that think) was the most sold non-fiction book in Norway in 2023, and was awarded the Norwegian literature prize ``Brageprisen'' in the non-fiction category, and is currently translated to Swedish, Danish, German and Japanese. Previously, Inga received the University of Bergen’s outreach prize in 2019, and was awarded “ One of Norway's 50 leading women in tech 2020. She is an international keynote speaker, podcast host at the Norwegian Council for Digital Ethics
Meet Craig Gent!
Researcher, editor and author of the book: "Cyberboss: The Rise of Algorithmic Management and the New Struggle for Control at Work" (Verso Books).
As a researcher he specialise in the social, political and ethical consequences of the application of digital technology to work, broadly within the coordinates of critical algorithm studies. Craig is especially interested in the role of technology in rearranging power within the workplace and beyond, and the nature of algorithmic/interface power and authority at work.
Program February 13 🕙 10.00-16.00

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Morning session @10.00
A warm welcome and introduction to AI and AI in the Workplace
☞ Inga Strümke - Main keynote by AI-expert, Associate professor in AI, a Particle physics PhD and author of "Machines that think" - the one and only Inga Strümke! Inga will share her perspective on responsible and ethical AI in the Workplace.
☞ Craig Gent- our second main keynote ! Craig is a Doctor of Philosophy and the author of "Cyberboss". Craig will give us some important insight on the rise of algorithmic management.
☞ A conversation lead by Heidi Bang about threats and possibilities on AI in the Workplace.

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The Why - AI and the Nordic Model
☞ Together with a panel of Nordic and European AI experts, politicians,Union Leaders and representatives for an Employer Organization. In this panel we will discuss AI and the Nordic Model - trust or treason?
The Panel will by facilitated by Lars Øystein Eriksen, Finansforbundet.
Confirmed speakers:
Victoria Kirchhoff- 1. vice-president of Unionen, Sweden.
Øystein Eriksen Søreide- CEO Abelia, Norway.
Heidi Nordy Lunde- Member of the Norwegian Parlament (The Conservative Party of Norway-Høyre)
More panelist will be published soon.
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After lunch @13.15 - 14.45
The How - Parallel workshops on AI-Regulation and Collective Bargaining
Choose between joining a workshop on regulation or a workshop on collective bargaining.
☞ Workshop 1 - Regulation of AI. Facilitators Bjørn Tore Sund and Raymond Kristiansen, NITO.
☞ Workshop 2 - Collective Bargaining. Facilitator Dr. Christina Jayne Colclough. The Why Not Lab.

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The What- Presentations of Case Studies by Nordic Unions and Federations
What have the Unions done? Presentations from main stage; Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland.

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Next steps- A call for Action
Key takeaways- what now? By Dag Arne Kristensen, Finansforbundet.

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Afternoon mingle @16.15
Connect, discuss and mingle.

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Dinner at The Embassy @19.00
Stay a little bit longer to further connect and enjoy a delicious meal at The Embassy.
( Add on- Limited seats)
Parallel Workshop 1: Regulation
In this workshop we will ask whether there is a need for AI at Work regulation, and if so what demands should it include?
Parallel workshop 2: Collective Bargaining
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Identify AI Challenges
Assess AI's impact on workers, working conditions and job security.
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Develop Strategies
Create bargaining approaches for AI-driven impact on the workplace.
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Draft Agreements
Formulate AI-inclusive collective bargaining agreements.
Showcases from Nordic unions
Send an e-mail 📧 to: hello@nordicaisummit.org if you want to share your work from the stage.
Want to learn more? Join us for another day!
February the 14.th : A practical workshop at The Embassy from 10.00-14.15 incl. lunch.
Presentation of the Co-Governance Model. Developed by Dr. Christina J. Colclough- The Why Not Lab.
Discussions and group work. Facilitators Dr. Christina J. Colclough & Mariann Christensen
Limited seats for this workshop ( Add on)
Meet Dr. Christina J. Colclough!
— a fearless optimist who believes that change for good is possible if we put our minds and heart to it. She works with experts and partners across the world to provide the best advice at all times.

Widely regarded as a thought leader on the futures of work(ers) and the politics of digital technology, Dr Christina J. Colclough is an advocate for the workers’ voice and for strong, quality public services.

Christina’s background is in labour market research and in the global labour movement, where she led their future of work policies, advocacy and strategies for a number of years. She was the author of the union movement's first principles on Workers' Data Rights and the Ethics of AI.

A globally sought-after keynote speaker and workshop trainer with over 400 speeches and trainings the last 3 years, Christina created the Why Not Lab as a dedication to improving workers' digital rights. She is included in the all-time Hall of Fame of the world's most brilliant women in AI Ethics.
You will meet Christina throughout the Nordic AI Union Summit and she will be hosting the day 2 workshop.
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