The Dike Research Group is pleased to announce the IDEA Final Conference, entitled “Artificial Intelligence, Labour Law and Access to Justice”, which will take place on 21–22 October 2026 at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB).
The conference will bring together scholars, legal practitioners and researchers to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence in labour law and access to justice, with particular attention to the protection of workers’ rights, meaningful human oversight and the opportunities and challenges associated with AI-supported dispute resolution.
Through comparative legal perspectives, research findings and practical demonstrations, the event will provide an opportunity to discuss the outcomes of the IDEA Project, reflect on the legal and practical implications of AI applications in labour law, and explore future developments in digital justice.
21 October 2026 – Registration from 14:30
The first day will focus on the relationship between labour law and Artificial Intelligence, followed by a presentation of the IDEA Project's main findings, legal challenges and lessons learned during implementation. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend a live demonstration of the IDEA platform.
The day will conclude with an aperitif and networking dinner, starting at 18:30.
22 October 2026 – 09:00–13:00
The second day will feature comparative perspectives on labour law and presentations of two publications:
- Artificial Intelligence and Labour Law: A Global Overview, edited by Marco Biasi.
- The Cambridge Handbook of AI in Civil Dispute Resolution, edited by Amy J. Schmitz, Marco Giacalone and Pietro Ortolani.
The conference will conclude with final reflections on the topics discussed and the broader implications of AI for labour law and access to justice.
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Learning Theatre, Learning and Innovation Center (LIC)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
Brussels, Belgium
JOIN THE CONFERENCE
The Organising Committee warmly invites scholars, legal professionals, researchers and all those interested in Artificial Intelligence, labour law, digital justice and dispute resolution to participate in the IDEA Final Conference.
The full conference programme is available below.