20th European Trend Day
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AI Buddy: Redefining Social Relationships
Yesterday’s science fiction is today’s reality. AI is making its way into our lives and workplaces. Artificial intelligence is learning fast – and getting better, smarter and more sensitive. It can take on more and more tasks, act as a co-pilot to assist us or even take the helm itself. AI will transform business and society. But what about us humans?
While we already know a fair amount about what AI will do in the future and where it will soon surpass us, we know little about what AI will do to us as humans as we increasingly interact with it, be this at work, in our personal lives, during our education, when shopping, on our travels or during play.
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How will AI change social relationships and communication between people?
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How will we develop trust in future? And how will loyalty develop?
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How are relationships changing – between companies and customers and between organisations and employees?
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How can AI help overcome social challenges and solve global problems?
The 20th European Trend Day addresses these questions. We show how human intelligence and artificial intelligence are embracing the future together. And we explain where personal relationships will continue to make the difference, and how our very personal relationship with our software-driven co-pilots will evolve. We present the latest research findings and the most exciting AI start-ups.
This leading trend conference is relevant for anyone interested in the future of social relationships and provides exciting interdisciplinary insights for representatives from various sectors such as marketing, retail, consulting, finance and health. Our conference focuses on people, not just technology.
The European Trend Day will be held in German and English (with simultaneous translation).
Hashtag: #trendday2024
Read more about:
Daron Acemoglu
MIT Professor Daron Acemoglu knows what opportunities and benefits artificial intelligence will bring in the future. Read more about Daron Acemoglu
Hannah Fry
According to Hannah Fry, a professor at University College London, we tend to view algorithms as a kind of authority rather than questioning their power. Read more about Hannah Fry
Petter Bae Brandtzaeg
The Professor of Media Innovation at the University of Oslo, explains his experiences with relationships with different AI companions in an interview and at the 20th European Trend Day. To the interview
Speakers
Daron Acemoglu is one of the world's 10 most cited economists and author of six books, including New York Times bestseller "Why Nations Fail: Power, Prosperity, and Poverty". In his new book "Power and Progress", he shows us how technology has historically been used to benefit a select few, and how to turn today’s advances into empowering and democratising tools.
Hannah Fry’s research applies to a wide range of social problems and questions, from shopping and transport to urban crime, riots and terrorism. She is a best-selling author, an award winning science presenter and the host of numerous popular podcasts and television shows. Her book "Hello World: How to be Human in the Age of the Machine" was shortlisted for several of the world’s most prestigious non-fiction awards, winning the 2020 Asimov Prize.
Stefano Puntoni
Professor for Marketing
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
USA
Website
Stefano Puntoni is the Sebastian S. Kresge Professor of Marketing and a behavioral scientist at The Wharton School. His research investigates how new technology is changing consumption and society and has appeared in several leading journals, including "Journal of Consumer Research", "Journal of Marketing Research" or "Journal of Marketing". He also writes regularly for managerial outlets such as "Harvard Business Review" and "MIT Sloan Management Review".
Alison Darcy is the founder and president of Woebot Health, a company focused on making mental health care radically accessible. She is a clinical research psychologist and health tech visionary who has spent more than two decades exploring the intersection of AI and healthcare, and how digital treatments can help solve human problems. Alison’s post doctoral training at Stanford School of Medicine led to her work with AI pioneer Andrew Ng, whose Health Innovation Lab in Computer Science she led. Alison was named to the TIME100 AI List and received the 2023 UCD Alumni Award in Social Sciences.
In 2019, Michael Musandu co-founded Lalaland which aims to make fashion more inclusive and diverse. Lalaland’s generative AI creates digital avatars that enable e-commerce to present products on different body types and people. It has raised up to USD 4 million from investors including Google and has garnered international recognition, serving global brands and gaining coverage in publications such as BBC News, Vogue Business or The Guardian. In 2023, Michael was included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
Petter Bae Brandtzaeg is a professor in media innovation at the University of Oslo and a Chief Scientist at SINTEF Digital. His research delves into how people interact with and are influenced by social media and artificial intelligence, shaping the understanding of the ethical and societal implications of AI technologies. His work has been featured in international news outlets such as The Guardian and The New York Times.
Niels Van Quaquebeke
Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior
Kühne Logistics University
Germany
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Niels Van Quaquebeke is Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior and Head of the Department of Leadership and Management at the KLU. He is also Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Exeter. Niels is widely regarded one of the most influential German business scholars and has earned a reputation as one of the most thought-provoking academics in his field. As such, his work is frequently mentioned in pubic media outlets such as Wall Street Journal or Harvard Business Review or German outlets such as Die ZEIT, die Welt, or BrandEins.
Nils Köbis
Professor for the Human Understanding of Algorithms and Machines
University Duisburg-Essen
Germany
Website
Nils Köbis is a Professor for the Human Understanding of Algorithms and Machines at the Research Center Trustworthy Data Science and Security, University Duisburg-Essen, and an affiliated researcher at the Center for Humans and Machines (Max Planck Institute for Human Development). His work deals with corruption, (un-)ethical behavior, social norms, and, more recently, artificial intelligence. He is a co-founder of the Interdisciplinary Corruption Research Network and, together with Matthew Stephenson and Christopher Starke founded and co-hosted the KickBack - Global AntiCorruption Podcast.
Loczniki is a Polish dance duo consisting of Loczek and Nicki. They specialize in a dance style called popping and are primarily known for their presence on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. On TikTok, the pair has gained significant popularity internationally imitating characters from video games and anime movies, with over 3 million followers and 121.1 million likes.
Karin Frick is Principal Researcher at the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute. As an economist, she researches trends and countertrends in business, society and consumption. Frick has held various positions in which she worked on future-related topics, innovation and change in people and markets. She was editor-in-chief of the well-known quarterly publication GDI IMPULS and managing director of the Swiss Society for Futures Studies (swissfuture).
Moderation
Tama Vakeesan presents various programmes on Radio SRF1 and is one of the most popular presenters in Switzerland. Her career began at the youth station Joiz, and she gained additional experience at live events, on television, online and on the radio.
Information
Date
13 March 2024
Venue
GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute
Langhaldenstrasse 21
8803 Rüschlikon, Switzerland
Languages
German and English with simultaneous translation
Programme changes
The programme is subject to change. Should an event not take place, the participation fee will be refunded. Further claims are ruled out.
Cancellation
If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration in writing. The participation fee will be refunded up to thirty days before the event. After that and up to five full working days before the event, we will charge 75%, and for cancellations after that we will charge the full amount. A substitute participant is always welcome.
Hotel reservation
To benefit from special rates at our partner hotels, please mention the code ETD2024 when booking your room.
Hotel Sedartis, Thalwil: info@sedartis.ch
Hotel Belvoir, Rüschlikon: info@hotel-belvoir.ch
Hotel Alex Lake Zürich, Thalwil: reservations@alexlakezurich.com
Arrival
From Zurich Airport
A taxi will take you to the GDI and the partner hotels in around 45 minutes at around CHF 100, depending on traffic. The S-Bahn will take you quickly and conveniently to Zurich and Thalwil station.
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From Thalwil train station
A free shuttle bus is available for transfers between Thalwil train station / Hotel Sedartis and the GDI. It waits on the lake side of the station. A member of staff will welcome you on the spot.
Thalwil train station – GDI: 08.00 – 08.45, every 15 minutes
GDI – Thalwil train station: 17.00 – 18.45, every 15 minutes
The Hotel Belvoir is within walking distance of the GDI.
Parking
The parking deck is located a five-minute walk from the GDI at Zürcherstrasse 4, 8803 Rüschlikon. You can obtain a free exit ticket at the GDI.
Image and video recording
Please note that images and video recordings will be made during the event, and may be published permanently on the Internet after the event. You consent with this procedure by participating in the event.
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About the European Trend Day
The European Trend Day is a gathering on digitisation and society. With a different theme each year, the event discusses technological innovations and their impact on the economy and society. Speakers explore new possibilities of the still unthinkable and unimaginable. Participants are decision-makers from marketing, retail, consulting as well as entrepreneurs, academia and journalists from quality media.
Participants
Executives
Speakers
Impressions
Photo gallery 20th European Trend Day
Interview with Alison Darcy
Interview with Petter Bae Brandtzaeg