Shaping the future of automation together « Future Center KI NRW

Am 1 October 2024 it’s that time again: The Human Friendly Automation Day (HFA Day)the annual event of the Human Friendly Automation Alliance, invites you to inform and discuss the topic of AI for the fourth time in a row.

This cross-industry initiative, launched by Dr. Lars Schatilow (IBM)aims to promote the development and use of automation technologies in such a way that People at the center stands. The focus is on one thing responsible and ethical handling with new technologies to work processes more humane, fairer and more inclusive to design.

What does the “Human Friendly Automation” initiative pursue?

The Human Friendly Automation Alliance wants to support technological progress so that it serves the well-being of people. A central aspect is the promotion of Knowledge about AI and digital automation projects to optimally organize human work. At the same time should the ability to assess impact and change be strengthened in companies to better understand and shape the effects of AI and automation.

The Alliance wants to bring AI and automation projects together Value base put, around dignified and wealth-generating work to enable.

As part of this initiative, a… Charter of Values developed to serve as a guide for companies, Basic principles for a humane digital transformation defined and can serve as a recommendation for action for companies and organizations.

What does the Human Friendly Automation Values ​​Charter include in particular:

• Humanity and Autonomy: A working world in which meaningful, self-determined work is more important than processes and metrics, and interpersonal collaboration is prioritized over human-machine interaction.
• Openness and transparency: Clear, empathetic communication that enables the development of goals through dialogue.
• Development and empowerment: Expansion of human skills and active involvement of employees.
• Holistic and long-term orientation: Focus on sustainable innovation and social responsibility.

These principles form the Basis der Human Friendly Automation Alliance and set standards for one human-centered digitalization!

Online participation – join in from anywhere!

Even if you cannot be on site at RWE AG in Essen, the Human Friendly Automation Day 2024 the opportunity to participate virtually.

Ab 9:00 am the online program starts, which runs until 3:00 p.m offers informative lectures, exciting discussions and practical insights.

All information about the event and online registration can be found here:

Highlights of the program

HFA Day 2024 offers a first-class platform to learn about the future of automation and its impact on the world of work. Experts from business, science and politics come together to share knowledge and best practices.

What you can expect, among other things:

• „Improving work through digital automation. What does that actually mean and what does it mean?” (Panel discussion with Dr. Anne Bendzulla (RWE), Stefan Latuski (Federal Employment Agency), Michael Schönstein (Federal Chancellery), Ilse Henne (thyssenkrupp), Prof. Dr. Verena Nitsch (RWTH), Rosmarie Steininger (Chemistree); Moderation: Barbara Langes (ISF Munich))
• “How AI affects people in their everyday professional lives” (Impulsive lecture by Prof. Alexander Maedche, KIT)
• Leadership in the age of AI: Which competencies of managers will be important? (Discussion with Norbert Janzen (FUNKE Mediengruppe), Andreas Haffner (Porsche), Madeleine Bauer-Eder (IBM), Katrin Hirseland (Federal Office for Migration and Refugees), Dr. Matthias Fluge (DRV Bund), Prof. Alexander Maedche (KIT))

Why you shouldn’t miss Human Friendly Automation Day 2024:

• Find out from leading companies such as human-centered automation strategies can be successfully implemented.
• Discoverwhich Skills leaders in the age of AI need to act successfully and in a people-oriented manner.
• Take advantage of the opportunity and shape the working world of tomorrow together with us!

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