The world is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including large language models (LLMs) and generative AI (Gen-AI). These emerging technologies are reshaping the fabric of modern life, particularly in how work is performed, how individuals interact, and how society functions. For instance, AI has begun to undertake tasks such as coding, content creation, decision-making, and ideation. As these technologies increasingly permeate workplaces and homes, they are redefining the boundaries of human-machine collaboration.
Technological evolution not only presents opportunities but also brings complex challenges and unintended consequences. It is crucial to understand how work, life, and society should adapt to the changes brought by these technologies. As societies are navigating toward a sustainable and intelligent future, it is necessary to explore how these emerging technologies can be used to address economic, social, and environmental problems, and support sustainable digital societies. The integration of intelligent systems into work and life should not only drive efficiency but also uphold ethical values, digital equity, and sustainability.
The theme of the I3E 2026, “Work, Life, and Society in a Sustainable, Intelligent Future”, emphasizes the importance of aligning technological innovation with human-centered values and societal well-being. We invite original research articles that explore how emerging technologies can be designed, implemented, used, and governed to support the development toward a sustainable intelligent future. We encourage submissions that offer theoretical advancement, empirical insights, and methodological advancement for understanding the socio-technical dynamics shaping the future of work, life, and societies.