Human Factors, AI and Monitoring in Ergonomics and Safety
The 37th Summer University on Ergonomics will take place in Budapest, at Óbuda University, between 1–3 July 2026.
This year’s Summer University focuses on the changing role of ergonomics and human factors in the age of artificial intelligence, human monitoring, digital technologies, safety science and workplace applications.
The aim is to connect education, research and practice. The program will discuss how human-centred approaches, measurement methods, AI-supported tools and monitoring technologies can support healthier, safer and more effective work systems.
Wednesday – Education, Concepts and Emerging Directions
Opening Ceremony
- Dr. Gyula Szabó – President, Hungarian Ergonomics Society
- Dr. Ferenc Kudász – Secretary General, Hungarian Ergonomics Society
- Michael Wichtl – Austrian Ergonomics Society (ÖAE), Austria
Human Factors and International Cooperation in Ergonomics
Harald Kviecien
KOHS
IEA TC S & H
Factors related to poor work ability among public service workers
Ferenc Kudász
Emotional Ergonomics – A Hidden Dimension of Human-centred Organisation Design
Edina Tóthné File
SouliD.hu
Psychosocial Risks in the Digital Era
Gábor Edina
Óbudai Egyetem, Biztonságtudományi Doktori Iskola
Meeting of the IEA Safety and Health Technical Committee
Thursday – Research, Measurement and Monitoring
Signals, intelligent systems and assistive technologies designed around people
Sallay Réka, Dr. Arnold Őszi
Resilience in Human-centred Work Systems
Dr. Orbán József
EAWS to Guarantee Good Productivity
Manuela Ostermeier
Head of MTM Partnerships
MTM Association, Germany
AI for Human Factors and Ergonomics – Hands-on Training
Csongvai Roland
Interactive Workshop
Evaluation of the load on bicycle delivery services using the 3D-musculosceletal computermodel „Myonardo”
Mag. Norbert Lechner, Michael Wichtl – Austrian Ergonomics Society (ÖAE), Austria
Future Research Directions in Human Factors, AI and Monitoring
Round Table
Friday – Applications, Best Practices and Workplace Experiences
New CAPTIV solutions
Stephane FOLLEY, TEA – Tech Ergo Appliquées
Possible New Directions in Occupational Safety (Advantages and Limitations)
Renata Zakanyi Meszaros
Faculty of Engineering and Earth Sciences, University of Miskolc – Senior Research Fellow
Occupational Safety Section, Hungarian Chamber of Engineers – Chair
Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Chamber of Engineers – Chair
Inspiration, Motivation and Project Work to Build Ergonomics Competencies
Dr. Suplicz Sándor
AI-supported Digital Coaching Framework for Occupational Safety Education
Dr. habil. Gyula Szabó
Óbuda University
Closing Round Table
Human Factors, AI and Monitoring – Where Are We Heading?
Venue:
Óbuda University
1139 Budapest, Frangepán u. 50–56.
Room FR 314
Working language
The working language of the Summer University is English.
Professional information
Gyula Szabó, PhD, Eur. Erg.
Hungarian Ergonomics Society
Phone: +36 20 334 9199
