The Economic Perspective on Artificial Intelligence (EPEAI) International Research Conference

The Economic Perspective on Artificial Intelligence (EPEAI) is an international academic conference series focusing on the economic, business, and policy implications of artificial intelligence (AI). The series brings together researcher, policymakers, and practitioners to analyse how AI technologies affect firms, markets, labour, and governance. Founded in 2023 by Hochschule Ruhr West (HRW) in Mulheim an fer Ruhr, Germany, the EPEAI has since expanded to include partner institutions in South Africa and the United Kingdom. It is regarded as one of the first recurring scientific formats dedicated exclusively to the economic perspective on AI.

The conference focuses on theoretical or empirical contributions for these topics:

• New and experimental Developments in AI
• (AI-driven) Entrepreneurship and AI-driven Business Models and Strategies.
• AI in Business Administration and Processes, e.g., Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Human Resources, Marketing, Production, Supply Chain Management, Quality and Sustainability Management.
• GenAI, explainable AI and Decision-making; Risk and Opportunities of AI-Agents.
• Ethics, Regulation and Policy of AI.
• Digital Transformation of Skills and Jobs.
• Infrastructure, Energy and Finance supply and AI Competitiveness.
• Micro- and Macroeconomic framework: Competition, Productivity and Markets.

The 3rd EPEAI Conference will take place from 16-17 June 2026 at the University of Salford (Peel Park Campus) and it will be also be possible to attend virtually.

Key Dates

Submission of abstracts  - 31 January 2026

Submission of conference paper - 15 May 2026

Contribution of the revised paper - 31 July 2026

Furthe information can be found on the Conference Website