Companies that misread AI’s role will restructure the wrong jobs and lose their best people. The real competitive edge goes to leaders who know where to adopt AI — and where human judgment, relationships, and accountability still matter most.
That’s the “messiness” at the heart of “Messy Jobs: The Work That AI Cannot Reach” — a new book co-authored by scholars from the London School of Economics and HKU’s Centre for AI, Management and Organization (CAMO). The book makes a compelling case: AI doesn’t eliminate careers — it reorganizes them. And most human work is protected by its natural “messiness”: the politics, relationships, and judgment calls that machines simply cannot navigate.
HKU CAMO and HKU iCube are hosting a Book Launch and Networking Reception on June 21, 2026.
📅 Sunday, 21 June 2026
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM HKT
📍 HKU iCube, Central
🗣️ In-person | English | Light refreshments provided
Programme
。Guest Registration
。Welcome Remarks｜Jin Li, Director, CAMO
。Author Remarks｜Luis Garicano, Professor, London School of Economics
。Author Remarks｜Yanhui Wu, Professor, University of Hong Kong
。Panel Discussion: Talent and Organisation in the Age of AI
。Q&A
。AI Index Festival Kick-off Ceremony
。Networking Reception
About the Authors
Prof. Luis Garicano
Professor at the London School of Economics School of Public Policy. A leading scholar on the impact of technology and organization on productivity and economic growth, he has published in top journals including the Quarterly Journal of Economics and the American Economic Review. He previously served as a Member of the European Parliament (2019–2022), where he played a key role in shaping European economic and digital policy.
Prof. Jin Li
Zhang Yonghong Professor in Economics and Strategy and Director of CAMO at the University of Hong Kong. His research sits at the intersection of organizational economics, personnel economics, and AI. He has published in leading journals including the American Economic Review and Management Science, and his work has been featured in the BBC, the Economist, and the New York Times.
Prof. Yanhui Wu
Professor in Economics and Management and Strategy at the University of Hong Kong, and Director of the Digital Economy Research Institute at HKU Business School Shenzhen Campus. His research spans media economics, digital platforms, and AI-guided economic activities, with publications in top outlets including the American Economic Review, Econometrica, and Management Science.
This is an invitation-only event. If you’re interested in attending, please reach out to camo@hku.hk