Joint CCSS-UvA Workshop on Computational Social Science and Intelligent Systems, Amsterdam 2024
Report on the Joint CCSS-UvA Workshop
The Joint CCSS-UvA Workshop on Computational Social Science and Intelligent Systems, Amsterdam 2024, was held on 6 and 7 March 2024 at the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It was jointly organized by the Center for Computational Social Science, Kobe University and several institutions at the University of Amsterdam - namely Informatics Institute and Institute for Advanced Study.
First, two of the main coordinators of this event, Prof. Ivan Romic (CCSS, Kobe University) and Prof. Fernando Santos (Informatics Institute, University of Amsterdam) gave an overview of the workshop. Next, Prof. Kamihigashi, the Director of the CCSS Kobe University, welcomed the participants and thanked the University of Amsterdam for hosting the two-day workshop. He also introduced the international peer-reviewed journal, Journal of Computational Social Science, for which Prof. Kamihigashi acts as the editor-in-chief.
The workshop was organized into two main themes - research and education. Research presentations covered theoretical, experimental, and applied research on human behavior using computational social science methods. Specifically, presentations included innovative frameworks for field experiments and experiments on large networks, as well as the role of algorithmic recommenders and AI bots in understanding polarization fueled by social media. Additionally, discussions extended to the dynamics of coupled human-natural systems in water and energy supply, development of voice assistive technology, and understanding of monetary and financial systems within the context of social media's influence.
The education presentations introduced new undergraduate and graduate programs, alongside research initiatives in computational social science and complex system science by Prof. Vasconcelos, Prof. Lees, and Prof. Pickering. Highlighted were the challenges of launching these programs, emphasizing three key elements: the university's bottom-up organizational approach that encourages faculty-driven initiatives, political backing from the Mayor of Amsterdam, and the capacity to engage diverse stakeholders, providing students with collaborative project opportunities during their studies.
Over the two days, the workshop was attended by 50 participants, confirming the success of the event and growing relationship between two universities.
Program
Joint CCSS-UvA Workshop on Computational Social Science and Intelligent Systems, Amsterdam 2024
Jointly Supported by Center for Computational Social Science of Kobe University / Informatics Institute, University of Amsterdam / Institute for Advanced Study, University of Amsterdam / Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (S) #20H05633 / Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) #20H04288 / RIEB Seminar
| Date | Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 9:45 - 17:15 Thursday, March 7, 2024, 10:00 - 16:30 |
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| Venue | March 6: Lab 42, Room L3.36, Science Park Campus, Informatics Institute, University of Amsterdam March 7: Sweelinck Room, City Centre Campus, Institute for Advanced Study, University of Amsterdam |
| Inteded Audience | Faculty, Graduate Students, and People with Equivalent Knowledge |
| Language | English |
| Details |
Day 1: March 6, 2024 at Science Park Campus
Moderators:
Ivan ROMIC (Center for Computational Social Science, Kobe University)
Fernando P. SANTOS (Informatics Institute, University of Amsterdam)
Presentation: 45 Minutes
Q&A: 15 Minutes
9:45～9:50 Opening Remarks
- Takashi KAMIHIGASHI（Director, Center for Computational Social Science, Kobe University）
9:50～10:00 Introduction
- Ivan ROMIC (Center for Computational Social Science, Kobe University)
Fernando P. SANTOS (Informatics Institute, University of Amsterdam)
10:00～11:00
- Topic
- Prosocial Dynamics in Multiagent Systems
- Presenter
- Fernando P. SANTOS (Informatics Institute, University of Amsterdam)
11:00～12:00
- Topic
- Social Networking Agency: From Theory to Application
- Presenter
- Ivan ROMIC (Center for Computational Social Science, Kobe University)
12:00～13:00 Lunch Break
13:00～14:00
- Topic
- Complex Systems and Policy: Research, Education, Valorization
- Presenter
- Vítor VASCONCELOS (Informatic Institute, University of Amsterdam)
14:00～15:00
- Topic
- Leveraging Stakeholder Perspectives for Enhanced Model Development
- Presenter
- Elisabeth KRUEGER (Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics, University of Amsterdam)
15:00～15:15 Coffee Break
15:15～16:15
- Topic
- Human Behaviour Simulation Lab: To Measure, Explain, and Model Human Behaviour for Practical Solutions to Societal Questions
- Presenter
- Tessa BLANKEN (Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam)
16:15～17:15
- Topic
- Voice Assistive Technology Based on Deep Learning Models for Individuals with Articulation Disorders
- Presenter
- Xunquan CHEN (Center for Computational Social Science, Kobe University)
Day 2: March 7, 2024 at City Centre Campus
Moderators
Ivan ROMIC (Center for Computational Social Science, Kobe University)
Fernando P. SANTOS (Informatics Institute, University of Amsterdam)
10:00～11:00
- Topic
- Institute for Advanced Study – POLDER: Computational Models for Policy Design and Intervention
- Presenter
- Michael LEES (Informatics Institute, University of Amsterdam)
11:00～12:00
- Topic
- Smart Grids for Society 5.0: Enhancing Efficiency with Data-Driven Machine Learning for Residential Load Prediction, Profiling, and Demand Management
- Presenter
- Shady SALAMA (Center for Computational Social Science, Kobe University)
12:00～13:00 Lunch Break
13:00～14:00
- Topic
- Computational Social Science: The Amsterdam Way
- Presenter
- Steven PICKERING (Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam)
14:00～15:00
- Topic
- Confidence Matters: Central Bank Economic Confidence and the Macroeconomy
- Presenter
- Masahiko SHIBAMOTO (Center for Computational Social Science, Kobe University)
15:00～15:15 Coffee Break
15:15～16:15
- Topic
- Econometrics of Complex Financial Systems
- Presenter
- Simon Trimborn (Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Amsterdam)