Tech Talk Workshop ‘Rethinking Relational Well-Being in Human-Technology Encounters’

We’re excited to announce we will host an international workshop on technology and well-being with Andrew McStay and Vian Bakir on Friday 6 March. The workshop is an extension of the series Tech-Talks @ UvH and funded by the UHS Incentive Scheme for Internationalization of Research.

Everyone is warmly invited to attend the keynotes and the Q&A. Please do register for the keynotes with the sign-up button via the Dutch-language website. For post-lunch workshops spots are limited. Please let us know if you want to participate by sending an e-mail to Adrienne de Ruiter or Neha Miglani.

About Keynotes:

Andrew McStay is a Professor of Technology & Society at Bangor University, where he directs the Emotional AI Lab, an international research centre examining the social, ethical, and policy implications of artificial intelligence that interprets emotion and emulates empathy.

Vian Bakir is a Professor of Journalism and Political Communications at Bangor University. With a broad focus on political communication, profiling and persuasion she will be discussing disinformation, misinformation, propaganda through social media and AI.

Programme

10:00 – 10:15:  Introduction
10:15 – 11:30:  Keynote by Andrew McStay with Q&A
11:30 – 11:45: Coffee/ Tea Break
11:45 – 13:00:  Keynote by Vian Bakir with Q&A
13:00 – 13:45: Lunch Break
13:45 – 16:30:  Workshop sessions in small groups
16:30 – 16:45: Closing

Location

The event will take place at the University of Humanistic Studies, Kromme Nieuwegracht 29, Utrecht, in room 1.33.

Language

English

Registration for workshops

You can sign up for post-lunch workshops by sending an email to Adrienne de Ruiter or Neha Miglani. Also if you have any questions, please contact Neha or Adrienne.

Registration for keynotes

Please sign up via the Dutch-language website.