About the Summit
Welcome to the 3rd HumanTech Summit, an international scientific conference, where we explore cutting-edge technology through a human-centered lens.
We aim to unite diverse perspectives in the technology sector by bringing together academics, practitioners, and experts from technical and social fields, locally and globally. We are proud to host esteemed speakers who deliver high-quality, science-based content.
HumanTech Summit 2023
Join us this December to explore innovative topics and engage with leading minds in the field.
Topics for the upcoming summit include:
- Sustainable digitalization and automation in business
- Use of the latest technologies, including artificial intelligence, for sustainable development
- Generative artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs)
- Applications of AI and virtual reality (VR) in education, business, and health promotion
- New technologies for democracy
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Event's Format
The upcoming summit will traditionally be held in a hybrid format, at SWPS University in Warsaw and online.
Key elements include:
- a hackathon
- exhibition space for companies and startups
- pre-conference workshops
- a poster session
We plan to invite 5–8 keynote speakers from renowned international universities.
Accessibility and Inclusivity
Our audience includes not only students and academics but also professionals from the technology industry, business representatives, and people from various other fields, including a growing number of senior citizens.
To ensure broad access, the conference will be live-streamed free of charge via Zoom and YouTube with simultaneous translation into Polish. Participants attending the summit in person will only have to cover the cost of catering.
Get Involved: Partner, Sponsor or Exhibit
Are you interested in partnering with the HumanTech Summit? Whether you represent an institution or are an individual looking to collaborate, we invite you to join us! This is an excellent opportunity to promote your brand, connect with a diverse and influential audience, and help shape the future of technology.
We also welcome those interested in becoming part of the organizing committee.
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HumanTech Summit 2023
Technology companies and startups are invited to apply for an exhibition space to showcase their products and solutions.
Call for Papers
Take part in the HumanTech Summit and share your work with others. Submit your abstract for a conference presentation or poster in English by October 13, 2024 via the form below.
Pre-conference Workshops
We will be hosting pre-conference workshops for small groups. If you are interested in leading a workshop, please send an email with your proposal to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Hackathon
Join us for a Hackathon on November 23 and 24 and win cash prizes. Applications will open on October 15 and full details will be announced then.
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Previous Editions
The first HumanTech Summit, held on December 9 and 10, 2022, attracted over 600 participants and featured nearly 50 speakers, including 5 keynote speakers from the world's leading universities. The event included presentations and panel discussions on technological advancements in education, data security, health, and threats to democracy.
Keynote speakers in 2022:
- Nathanael J. Fast (University of Southern California)
- Andrew Schwartz (Stony Brook University)
- Tara Behrend (Purdue University)
- Moshe Y. Vardi (Rice University)
- Youyou Wu (University College London)
The second HumanTech Summit, held on December 9 and 10, 2023, focused on the labor market, social robotics, gaming, immersive technologies, and the future of human relationships. The event registered around 800 participants and featured over 50 speakers, including 8 renowned international guests.
Keynote speakers in 2023:
- Anna Ciaunica (Universidade de Lisboa)
- Anna Scherer (formerly of the University of Zurich)
- Christian Klaes (Ruhr University Bochum)
- Jonathan Gratch (University of Southern California)
- Michał Kosiński (Stanford University)
- Selma Sebanovic (Indiana University)
- Zillah Watson, Phase Space
The summits also featured a hackathon, a poster session, workshops and an exhibition space where over a dozen technology companies and startups showcased their solutions and ongoing projects.
Explore photos from HumanTech Summit 2022
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Organizer
HumanTech Center for Social and Technological Innovation is the only research center in Poland that comprises both social and technological innovations, and the only center of its kind operating at a university, which specializes in social sciences and humanities.
Location
SWPS University, Chodakowska 19/31, Warsaw, Poland