As generative AI and large language models reshape how we interact with chatbots, voice assistants and conversational agents, HUMIC focuses on the linguistic, social and relational dimensions of these technologies—areas often overlooked in technical development.
HUMIC, led by Dr. Doris Dippold and supported by the Surrey Institute for Advanced Studies, the BAAL Special Interest Group ‘Humans, Machines, Languages’ and the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI, aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and connect academic insights with industry practice. The aim of the workshop is to advance conversational technologies that are context-aware, socially responsive, and cater for their users’ rapport needs.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Maaike Groonewege, ConvoCat, Netherlands - Linguist and Conversation Designer
Bettina Migge, University College Dublin, Ireland - Language and AI Technology
Christian Hildebrand, University of St Gallen, Switzerland - AI and Language in Consumer Behaviour
The Keynote Speakers document contains the biographies and abstracts of our keynote speakers.
ORGANISERS
Dr Doris Dippold, Literature and Languages
Dr Fabio Fasoli, School of Psyschology
Dr Di Fu, School of Psychology
Dr Richard Green, School of Health Sciences
Assistant Professor Amal Haddad, University of Granada
Professor Constantin Orasan, Literature and Languages
Dr Valentina Pitardi, Strategy, Marketing and International Business
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Workshop Report
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