The Transformative Power of AI: Economic Implications and Challenges
The European Central Bank (ECB) is hosting a two-day conference titled "The Transformative Power of AI: Economic Implications and Challenges" on April 1-2, 2025, at its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This event aims to explore the profound impact of artificial intelligence on various economic sectors and the associated challenges.
The conference will cover key topics such as AI's influence on the labor market, its effects on productivity, and the implications for monetary policy. Sessions include discussions on AI-driven changes in job tasks, the demand for managerial expertise, and the role of AI in financial stability. Notable speakers include Kristina McElheran from the University of Toronto, Jonathan Haskel from Imperial College London, and Claire Monteleoni from INRIA and the University of Colorado.
Attendees will have opportunities for networking during coffee breaks, a reception, and a dinner event. The conference is designed for economists, policymakers, industry leaders, and academics interested in understanding and navigating the economic transformations brought about by AI.
Speakers(40)
Ali Zarifhonarvar
Researcher at Indiana University Bloomington
Ali Zarifhonarvar is a researcher focusing on macroeconomics and monetary policy.
Anne Lundgaard Hansen
Economist at Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Anne Lundgaard Hansen is an economist specializing in macroeconomic forecasting and policy analysis.
Antonio Dalla Zuanna
Economist at Banca d'Italia
Antonio Dalla Zuanna is an economist at Banca d'Italia, focusing on labor market analysis.
Bertin Martens
Senior Fellow at Bruegel
Bertin Martens is a Senior Fellow at Bruegel, specializing in digital economy and competition policy.
Christina Gathmann
Professor of Economics at LISER, University of Luxembourg and CEPR
Christina Gathmann is a Professor of Economics, focusing on labor economics and public policy.
Christine Lagarde
President at European Central Bank
Christine Lagarde is the President of the European Central Bank, leading the institution since November 2019.
Claire Monteleoni
Research Director at INRIA and University of Colorado
Claire Monteleoni is a Research Director focusing on machine learning applications for climate science.
Daniela Puzzello
Professor of Economics at Indiana University Bloomington
Daniela Puzzello is a Professor of Economics specializing in experimental economics and monetary theory.
David Heller
Researcher at Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition
David Heller is a researcher specializing in intellectual property and innovation policy.
Dominik Asam
Researcher at Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition
Dominik Asam is a researcher focusing on innovation and competition economics.
Erwin Winkler
Professor of Economics at University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, IZA and LASER
Erwin Winkler is a Professor of Economics with expertise in labor economics and policy evaluation.
Felix Grimm
Researcher at LISER
Felix Grimm is a researcher at LISER, specializing in labor market dynamics.
Fidelio Börm
CEO at Medimir
Fidelio Börm is the CEO of Medimir, a company specializing in medical imaging technologies.
Filiz Unsal
Senior Economist at OECD
Filiz Unsal is a Senior Economist at the OECD, focusing on macroeconomic policy and financial stability.
Frank Nagle
Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School
Frank Nagle is an Assistant Professor specializing in the economics of digitization and innovation.
Jesús Fernández-Villaverde
Professor of Economics at University of Pennsylvania
Jesús Fernández-Villaverde is a Professor of Economics specializing in macroeconomics and computational methods.
Joe Ho-Yeung Wong
Researcher at Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Joe Ho-Yeung Wong is a researcher focusing on financial stability and AI applications in finance.
John J. Horton
Associate Professor at MIT Sloan School of Management
John J. Horton is an Associate Professor focusing on labor economics and online markets.
Jonathan Haskel
Professor of Economics at Imperial College London
Jonathan Haskel is a Professor of Economics, specializing in productivity and innovation.
José Azar
Associate Professor at University of Navarra and IESE Business School
José Azar is an Associate Professor specializing in industrial organization and labor economics.
Juan F. Jimeno
Economist at Banco de España
Juan F. Jimeno is an economist at Banco de España, specializing in labor economics and macroeconomic policy.
Kristina McElheran
Assistant Professor of Strategic Management at University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management
Kristina McElheran is an Assistant Professor at the Rotman School of Management, specializing in technology strategy and innovation.
Liudmila Alekseeva
Assistant Professor at KU Leuven
Liudmila Alekseeva is an Assistant Professor at KU Leuven, researching organizational behavior and management.
Luc Laeven
Director General of Research at European Central Bank
Luc Laeven serves as the Director General of Research at the European Central Bank, overseeing economic research activities.
Manuel Hoffmann
Researcher at Harvard Business School and Stanford University
Manuel Hoffmann is a researcher studying the impact of technology on labor markets.
Markus Brunnermeier
Professor of Economics at Princeton University
Markus Brunnermeier is a Professor of Economics focusing on financial markets and macroeconomics.
Michael Ehrmann
Head of Monetary Policy Research Division at European Central Bank
Michael Ehrmann is the Head of the Monetary Policy Research Division at the European Central Bank.
Mireia Giné
Associate Professor at IESE Business School
Mireia Giné is an Associate Professor focusing on corporate finance and governance.
Oscar Arce
Director General of Economics at European Central Bank
Oscar Arce serves as the Director General of Economics at the European Central Bank, overseeing economic analysis.
Paul E. Soto
Economist at Federal Reserve Board
Paul E. Soto is an economist at the Federal Reserve Board, focusing on productivity and economic growth.
Peter Gal
Economist at OECD
Peter Gal is an economist at the OECD, focusing on productivity and structural policy analysis.
Philip R. Lane
Chief Economist at European Central Bank
Philip R. Lane is the Chief Economist at the European Central Bank, responsible for economic analysis and research.
Sam Boysel
Researcher at Harvard Business School
Sam Boysel is a researcher focusing on organizational behavior and technology adoption.
Sampsa Samila
Associate Professor at IESE Business School
Sampsa Samila is an Associate Professor with research interests in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Shams Pathan
Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University
Shams Pathan is a Senior Lecturer specializing in banking and financial regulation.
Sida Peng
Researcher at Microsoft
Sida Peng is a researcher at Microsoft, focusing on artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Siru Lu
Researcher at Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Siru Lu is a researcher focusing on financial technology and regulatory policy.
Sophia Kazinnik
Researcher at Stanford HAI
Sophia Kazinnik is a researcher at Stanford HAI, focusing on AI applications in economics.
Victor Pak-Ho Leung
Researcher at Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Victor Pak-Ho Leung is a researcher specializing in macroprudential policy and financial markets.
Wolfgang Lemke
Head of Monetary Policy Research at European Central Bank
Wolfgang Lemke is the Head of Monetary Policy Research at the European Central Bank.
Event Details
- Date
- April 1, 2025
- Location
- 🇩🇪 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- European Central Bank, Press Room (C5.01), Sonnemannstrasse 20, 60314 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Audience
- Economists, policymakers, industry leaders, and academics interested in AI's economic impact.