The ELA TECH Conference, held both in Madrid and online on February 1, explored the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on labor markets and social security. Over 100 onsite and 300 virtual participants followed the event to explore how AI's role in understanding workforce dynamics and protecting workers' rights. 

The conference, inaugurated by Mr. Cosmin Boiangiu, Executive Director of ELA, featured panel discussions on AI's application in labor market analysis and job matching. Experts from OECD, Google and Microsoft, along with ELA representatives and Spanish labor authorities, discussed AI's prospects, challenges, and strategies to leverage its benefits. 

The afternoon session showcased innovative digital solutions employing AI and machine learning to address labor mobility rules' application and enforcement. These solutions, selected from ELA's call for papers, showcased new approaches to tackle contemporary labor market challenges. 

ELA TECH conference: videos and presentations

Closing the conference, Mr. Dragoş Tudorache, Member of the European Parliament, highlighted the need for balancing AI's potential with safeguarding workers' rights. Mr. Joaquín PÉREZ-REY, Spanish Ministry of Labour, emphasized the importance of regulated AI use for protecting labor rights. ELA Executive Director Cosmin Boiangiu outlined ELA's AI focus areas, stressing collaboration and knowledge exchange across Member States.