This November, we invite you to two days of open and collaborative discussions on how AI could and is shaping society, industry, education, and the Arctic region. TAIGA Days bring together researchers, students, policymakers, and partners to spark ideas, share perspectives, and build connections across disciplines.
Participation is free, but please register to selected sessions or the whole program. More details will be added to this event page as the program develops. Last date to register is November 12.
19:30–21:30 |
Kick-off the TAIGA days together with AI Policy Lab Days finale with a powerful and acclaimed documentary. Humans in the Loop offers an intimate portrait of a young data annotator in India and reveals the hidden human labor behind today’s AI. Snacks and warm drinks will be served. The 72-minute screening will be followed by a discussion on the unseen role of data workers in the AI industry. Registration is required and places are limited ().
8:30–16:00 |
Each day: 8:30-9:00, Mingel and registration | 10:00–10:15, Coffee | 12:00–13:00, Lunch & Networking | 14:00–14:15, Coffee
How does AI influence power and democracy, and how can we as researchers shape its role in society? This session invites colleagues from across the university to take part in an open conversation, where ideas and perspectives are shared rather than just presented. The aim is to connect curious researchers and spark small initiatives that can grow into future collaborations.
How can AI help us understand and address the unique challenges and opportunities of the Arctic? This interactive session invites researchers from across the university to share perspectives, spark new connections, and explore ideas that could grow into future collaborations.
8:30–16:00 |
Each day: 8:30-9:00, Mingel and registration | 10:00–10:15, Coffee | 12:00–13:00, Lunch & Networking | 14:00–14:15, Coffee
Parallel Sessions
How can AI support the needs of industry, healthcare, and public actors in the Umeå region? This session brings together researchers and external partners for an open exchange of ideas, with the goal of identifying needs, building connections, and inspiring future collaborations.
Parallel Sessions
This session is for students at all levels—bachelor, master’s, and PhD—who want to explore AI research at Umeå University and its connection to TAIGA’s themes. It’s a chance to meet researchers, share ideas, and discover opportunities for collaboration. The event is hosted by the TAIGA S4S (Students for Students) group.
How prepared are we across universities, schools, and industry for an AI-driven future? This session begins with an inspirational talk on why clear AI strategies for education are essential, and what happens when they are missing. Participants will then engage in collaborative workshops to uncover blind spots in current AI education. What types of learning are lacking for students, teachers, researchers, and professionals? Where do we need to strengthen our efforts? Through dialogue and shared mapping, we aim to identify gaps, surface opportunities, and lay the groundwork for new joint initiatives.
Round off TAIGA Days with a creative and social gathering hosted by The AI Jam sessions bring together an interdisciplinary community exploring AI through computer music, composition, live coding, and hands-on tinkering with synthesizers and instrument-making. Come listen, experiment, and connect in an informal setting. Drinks and snacks will be served.
TAIGA Days is a year event hosted by TAIGA, Umeå University’s Centre for Transdisciplinary AI. Our goal is to foster AI research and collaboration across disciplines and sectors for the benefit of society.
More details will be added to this event page as the program develops.
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Last date to register is November 12.
Frank Dignum is Professor of Socially-Aware AI at Umeå University and Director of TAIGA – the Centre for Transdisciplinary AI. Since 2019, he has held the Wallenberg Chair in Socially-Aware AI, leading research on computational models that capture social aspects such as norms, values, and conventions. His work contributes both to understanding societal responses to change and to developing AI applications like conversational agents for education and training. With a long international academic career and extensive publications, he is a recognized leader in the AI community and a EurAI fellow.
Eva Mårell-Olsson is Associate Professor at Umeå University and Co-director of TAIGA – the Centre for Transdisciplinary AI. She is a leading researcher in technology-supported learning and digital transformation in education, exploring how tools such as AR, VR, and AI can enhance teaching and learning across all levels. She coordinates projects on digital assessment, gamification, and immersive learning environments, collaborating closely with schools and organizations to drive educational innovation.
TAIGA S4S, or Students for Students, is a student-led group within the TAIGA environment that connects fellow students across disciplines, and organizes AI-related activities. For more information, contact filip.edstrom@91传媒在线