The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry is taking part in a European conference focused on the future of work, artificial intelligence and digital transformation, as part of an EU-backed project examining the impact of AI on labour markets and industrial relations.

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The conference, currently underway in Sofia, Bulgaria, brings together social partners, policymakers and industry representatives from across Europe under the theme “From Social Dialogue to Action: Pathways to a Fair Digital and AI Transition.”

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Malta is being represented by both the Malta Chamber and the General Workers’ Union, reflecting the project’s emphasis on collaboration between employers and workers in shaping the transition to AI-driven workplaces.

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MeetInc is attending the conference on invitation from the Malta Chamber and will be covering key discussions and outcomes emerging from the event.

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The gathering marks the final stage of the TransFormWork 2 project, an EU-funded initiative examining how artificial intelligence and algorithmic systems are reshaping employment, workplace structures and industrial relations across member states.

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The project has produced a series of national reports, policy briefs and comparative studies, highlighting both the opportunities and risks associated with AI adoption in the workplace.

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Central to the discussions is the “human in control” principle, which emphasises that while AI can enhance productivity and efficiency, human oversight and decision-making must remain at the core of workplace systems.

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The conference is also expected to address key issues such as algorithmic management, worker surveillance, skills transformation and the need for upskilling and reskilling in response to technological change.

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Participants are exploring how social dialogue — between employers, unions and policymakers — can help shape regulatory frameworks and ensure a balanced transition that protects workers while enabling innovation.

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The discussions come at a time when the European Union is advancing its regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, including the recently adopted AI Act, as well as proposals addressing algorithmic management and workplace-related risks.

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The Malta Chamber’s participation reflects its broader engagement in EU-level policy discussions on digitalisation and competitiveness, particularly as Maltese businesses increasingly integrate AI into their operations.

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