Explore AI adoption research across business, management, education and society. Connect with academics, researchers and doctoral students.

AI Adoption: Evidence, Implications and Future Research

How is artificial intelligence transforming organisations, education and society – and what should researchers investigate next?

Join us at UWE Bristol on Friday, 22 January 2027, from 10:00 to 16:45, for an interdisciplinary academic symposium exploring the evidence, challenges and emerging research directions surrounding AI adoption.

Bringing together academics, researchers and doctoral students from different disciplines and institutions, the event provides opportunities to share research, challenge assumptions, exchange perspectives and develop new collaborations.

Research themes

Business & Management: AI adoption, implementation, leadership, organisational change and digital transformation.

Education: AI in teaching, learning, assessment and institutional transformation.

Societal Transformation: Employment, economic and social implications, governance and public policy.

What to expect

The programme features an interdisciplinary plenary debate, parallel academic research sessions, research posters, networking opportunities and an interactive AI Research Exchange Lab focused on emerging research gaps, shared priorities and potential collaborative projects.

Registration

Attendance is free. Registration covers Day 2 only.

The symposium begins on Thursday, 21 January, with Day 1: Accelerating AI Adoption (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uwe-ai-symposium-2027-day-1-accelerating-ai-adoption-tickets-2004428704212), focusing on business experiences, practical implementation and AI adoption challenges.

Participants are welcome to attend both days, but separate registration is required for each day.

Description supplied by the event organiser.