Date: 12-14 May, 2008
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Organizers: The Technical Committee 'Activity theories for work analysis and design' (ATWAD) of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA)
Local organizers:
- The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
- University of Helsinki, Center for Activity Theory and Developmental Work

The Symposium aims at charting and innovating activity theoretical and systemic ergonomic research, design, and development methods and methodologies to endorse a more comprehensive understanding of the changes in the realm of work and also to support workplaces in the midst of these changes. Another important objective is to exchange information about the transformations in work life and the changes in production and service concepts.

Who should attend?
The Symposium is targeted especially at researchers, designers, and practitioners interested in methods and methodologies related to work and development, particularly with view to rapidly changing and complex activities. The Symposium aims at creating a fruitful atmosphere of exchange between activity theorists and ergonomists in topics addressing a wide range of practical applications.

Deadline for abstracts: 3 December 2007.
Email: info@iscar.org
Website: www.ttl.fi/activity2008