IT
From 22 to 24 January, the “Eight international Astril conference. The future of work: technical progress, artificial intelligence and working times” will take place in Rome. The event is organised by Astril – Association for Interdisciplinary Studies and Research on Work – Roma Tre University.
The impact of technological progress on labour market outcomes and income distribution is a key topic in both academic and policy agendas. Recently, the rise and spread of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have added a new dimension to this issue, given the revolutionary changes it brings to production organisation and the role of workers in the production process. AI proliferation has created vast opportunities for automation and the replacement of human labour. At the same time, the demand for new skills has underscored the critical need to revisit workforce training and education. These changes are reshaping both labour demand and supply, with significant implications for policy decisions, not only regarding industrial and production policies but also in the areas of welfare, income distribution, and education. The manner in which these changes should unfold, the sectors affected, and their potential impact on both personal and functional income distribution are all critical questions. Governments and trade unions, in particular, play a vital role in managing these transformations.
On 23 January, the conference will be opened by Natale Forlani, President of INAPP, along with E.S. Levrero, President of Astril, and V. Costantini, Director of the Department of Economics at Roma Tre University.
During the INAPP session titled “Labour Shortage and Mismatch: Geography, Generation, Citizenship and Gender Distribution”, moderated by Pietro Checcucci, presentations by INAPP researchers will include Irene Brunetti, who will present “Automation and Young Workers’ Job Trajectories: The Italian Case”, co-authored with M. Battisti, F. Gravina, and P. Li Donni from the University of Palermo. Massimo Resce and Francesco Manente will present “Labour Market in Italy: A Comparison Between Urban Centres and Internal Areas – Evidence from the INAPP PLUS Survey”. Marina De Angelis will discuss “The Role of Informal Networks in Finding Employment Among Natives, Migrants, and Second Generations – A Generalized Propensity Score Approach”. Valentina Cardinali will present “Is There a One-Size-Fits-All Solution? A Gender Analysis of Labour Market Mismatch”.
During the session “Theme 2: Structural Changes, Labour Productivity, and Working Times”, Emiliano Mandrone will present “The Leisure’s Misunderstanding: A Valueless Treasure”. Marina De Angelis will present “Exposure to AI, Job Satisfaction, and Unemployment Risk: Evidence from Italy”. Massino De Minicis will present “Decoding Platforms: A Critical Exploration of Varieties in Platform Capitalism”.
On 24 January, during the session “Theme 4: The Labour Market – General Issues”, Francesca della Ratta will present “The Hybrid Figures of Self-Employment: The New ILO Classification on Labour Status”.
In the session “Theme 2: Structural Changes, Labour Productivity, and Working Times”, Matteo Luppi will present “Quality of Work and Digitalisation: Evidence from the Italian Case”.
On the same day, from 11:30 to 13:30, the “INAPP Special Session – Technological Change, Educational Content, and On-the-Job Skills” will be moderated by Massimiliano Deidda. Presentations will include Emiliano Mandrone and Manuel Marocco with “Job Search Channels, Outcomes, and Labour Market Transparency: Evidence from the INAPP-PLUS Survey”. Alessandro Chiozza, Luca Mattei, and Anna Maria Senatore will discuss “Adult Transitions: A Longitudinal Analysis of Extracurricular Trainees Over 35”. Sandra D’Agostino and Silvia Vaccaro will present “Modernising Apprenticeships to Support the Future of Work”. Davide Premutico and Michela Bastianelli will discuss “The Importance of Addressing Skills Mismatches: Skill Gap Analysis (SGA) for the Italian Employability Guarantee for Workers Programme”.