LAMBDA Workshop on AI, Inequality and the Digital Divide in the UK (Liverpool University)

Join LAMBDA (Liverpool Advanced Methods for Big Data Analytics) for a full-day, in-person workshop exploring how the growing use of artificial intelligence is shaping inequality across the UK. The event brings together academics, policymakers and industry experts to examine impacts on skills, jobs, wages, regional disparities and access to digital infrastructure.

The programme includes keynote presentations, research summaries, and a concluding roundtable discussion. Participants will hear from distinguished speakers including Professor Alan Manning (LSE), Professor Tommaso Valletti (Imperial College), Flavio Calvino (OECD), Professor Simeon Yates, Dr Balázs Muraközy, and Rob Benson (Digital Inclusion Lead).

Sessions will bridge academic evidence and policy debate, highlight empirical findings, and identify practical implications for UK policy and decision-making. This workshop is designed for those working at the intersection of AI, labour markets and public policy: researchers, policymakers, students and industry professionals.

It offers opportunities to engage with experts, contribute to discussions on policy responses, and network with stakeholders from academia, government and industry. The event takes place on campus at the University of Liverpool School of Law & Social Justice.