AI in Production 2027: Call for Speakers

⌖ Newcastle · TusPark Grainger Hub Newcastle

Hosted by Software Crafters Newcastle

Practise designing AI-enabled software systems in this hands-on architecture kata in Newcastle on 14 October 2026. Hosted by Software Crafters Newcastle, this two-hour session offers a safe, practical environment in which to sharpen your architectural thinking. Rather than listening to a conventional talk, you will work through a realistic business problem, explore possible technical approaches and make the kinds of trade-offs that shape real software projects. How the kata works Participants will divide into small groups, with each team receiving a business problem to solve. Your challenge is to design a technical architecture suited to that problem and its context. A Product Owner will be available so that you can clarify requirements as the exercise develops, just as you would when navigating uncertainty on a live project. During the kata, your group will: - Analyse the business problem and identify its architectural needs - Use AI to support research, exploration and design decisions - Compare technologies and weigh up technical trade-offs - Record ideas using the supplied paper, pens and sticky notes - Present your proposed architecture and technology choices - Take part in an open discussion with the wider room Each group will have access to one laptop for using AI during the exercise. If you have your own AI subscription and are happy to use it, the organisers ask that you bring a laptop. The emphasis remains on collaborative reasoning: AI provides assistance, while participants evaluate the context, requirements and consequences of each design choice. Who should attend? The session welcomes experienced developers, software architects, AI engineers and people who are only beginning to explore software architecture. No previous architecture experience is required, and you do not need to have attended an earlier kata. That mix of experience levels gives everyone an opportunity to contribute a perspective, compare approaches and learn from Newcastle’s software crafting community. Practical details The event runs from 6:00pm to 8:00pm BST on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at TusPark Grainger Hub Newcastle, Maybrook House, 27 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5JE. View the event and registration details

⌖ Newcastle · Urban Sciences Building, Newcastle University

Hosted by National Edge Artificial Intelligence Hub

Explore edge AI research, applications and demonstrations at this full-day National Edge AI Hub event in Newcastle on 21 October 2026. Hosted by the National Edge Artificial Intelligence Hub, this research-focused gathering brings the edge AI community together at Newcastle University for a concentrated day of knowledge-sharing and connection. The event runs from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Urban Sciences Building, Newcastle University, providing a dedicated setting in Newcastle for exploring work taking place across the field. What to expect The programme centres on edge artificial intelligence, with a combination of: - Research covering developments and applications in edge AI - Demonstrations that provide a closer look at the technology in practice - Opportunities to discuss ideas and findings with other attendees - Networking throughout the day with people interested in edge AI research Rather than focusing on a single presentation or narrow use case, the full-day format creates space to engage with the subject from several angles. Attendees can expect a research-led environment in which applications and demonstrations sit alongside conversation and community-building. Who is behind the event? The event is organised by the National Edge Artificial Intelligence Hub, an EPSRC-funded programme based at Newcastle University. Its involvement makes this a useful opportunity to encounter activity connected with a national research initiative while meeting others working in or following this area of artificial intelligence. The event page does not currently publish a detailed running order or named speaker list, so attendees should check the organiser’s listing for programme updates. For direct enquiries, the Hub can be contacted at hub@edgeaihub.co.uk or +44 (191) 208 6000. Practical details - Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Time: 9:00am–4:00pm - Venue: Urban Sciences Building, Newcastle University - City: Newcastle - Organiser: National Edge Artificial Intelligence Hub - Format: Full-day research event featuring applications, demonstrations and networking… Register for this event

⌖ Newcastle · Bewick Hall, Level 2, Newcastle City Library

Hosted by Newcastle Libraries

Try practical AI apps in a safe, supported setting at Newcastle City Library on 22 October 2026. This free drop-in session runs from 11am to 4pm. Explore what everyday AI can, and cannot, do AI is often presented as either intimidating or capable of solving everything. Try AI Apps offers a more grounded introduction: the chance to experiment with useful tools, ask questions and understand their real-world capabilities and limitations. Organised by Newcastle Libraries as part of Get Online Week, the session focuses on accessible, practical applications of AI rather than technical theory. Visitors can try apps including: - Google Lens, which can identify objects and translate text - Seeing AI, designed to help people with visual impairments interpret and navigate their surroundings - Be My Eyes, another tool intended to support people with visual impairments Guidance will be available throughout the event, helping you explore these apps in a safe and supported environment. Crucially, the session will also explain what the technology cannot do, giving you a more realistic understanding of when AI tools may, or may not, be useful. Who is it for? This event is well suited to anyone who is curious about AI but would prefer to explore it with support rather than alone. It may be particularly valuable for people interested in digital accessibility, object recognition, translation or tools that support people with visual impairments. The emphasis is on trying the apps for yourself, so you do not need to attend a formal presentation or commit to the full five-hour programme. The relaxed, in-person drop-in format makes this an approachable way to build confidence with AI-powered mobile apps, whether you are encountering them for the first time or want to better understand tools you have already heard about. Venue and format The session takes place from 11am to 4pm on Thursday 22 October 2026 at Bewick Hall, Level 2, Newcastle City Library, 33 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle, NE1 8AX. Attendance is free, and the organiser states that there is no need to book. Simply drop in during the event window to explore the apps and receive guidance. View the event details and ticket information

Perplexity

Sponsors: Google Lens · Seeing AI +1

⌖ Newcastle · Northern Design Centre

Hosted by Digital Pathfinders

Learn how to adopt AI without exposing your organisation to avoidable intellectual property, data or financial risks at this practical Gateshead workshop. Taking place on Wednesday 28 October 2026, from 9:30am to 12:30pm, AI: Myths, Risks & Benefits offers a clear-eyed introduction to the potential downsides of artificial intelligence,and the practical measures small organisations can take to protect themselves. The three-hour, in-person session will be held at the Northern Design Centre in Gateshead, within the wider Newcastle area. What the workshop covers AI can create genuine benefits, but organisations may adopt it without fully understanding what happens to their information, content or budget. Rather than relying on hype or technical jargon, this workshop examines common ways AI use can go wrong and what those mistakes could cost. Topics include: - Intellectual property: how businesses can unintentionally hand over valuable ideas or material through everyday use of free AI tools, including services that train on information submitted by users. - Personal information and data exposure: how sensitive information may be revealed, and what that could mean both for your organisation and for the people whose data you hold. - Cost management: why unchecked AI usage can lead to runaway costs and why organisations need to keep an eye on consumption. - Reducing exposure: practical steps that help teams use AI more sensibly while limiting avoidable risks. The emphasis is on helping attendees understand what to watch for before problems arise. By the end of the session, you should have a more grounded view of AI’s risks and benefits, alongside practical ways to approach adoption with greater care. Who should attend? This workshop is designed specifically for small businesses and charities that want to start using AI,or improve how they already use it,without being caught out by hidden consequences. No prior technical knowledge is required, making it suitable for leaders, staff and decision-makers who need an accessible overview rather than a highly technical session. The event is organised by Digital Pathfinders and takes place at Northern Design Centre, Abbott’s Hill, Gateshead NE8 3DF. Register for AI: Myths, Risks & Benefits

⌖ Newcastle

AiX Conference brings AI and product design leaders to Newcastle on 21 April 2027 for a focused day of talks, ideas and networking. Designing with AI starts here This one-day AI × Design conference explores how artificial intelligence is changing the way digital products are designed, built and experienced. Rather than spreading the programme across competing sessions, AiX uses one stage and one track, giving everyone a shared journey through the most important questions facing modern design and product teams. Attendees will hear how practitioners are applying AI in real working environments, discover emerging tools and examine examples of design innovation. The programme centres on two closely connected themes: - Designing AI products: how teams create AI-powered experiences that people can trust and enjoy using - Building with AI: how designers and product teams use AI to move from early ideas towards production more quickly The event is particularly relevant to product designers, design leaders and members of digital product teams who want to understand AI’s practical impact on their craft. It will also appeal to professionals responsible for shaping product experiences, evaluating emerging workflows or helping teams adopt AI thoughtfully. No specific experience level is stated; the emphasis is on industry insight, real-world practice and the changing relationship between AI, design and product development. Speakers announced for 2027 The developing line-up brings together designers and design leaders working across banking, employee benefits, sustainability software and technology products: - Jay Clark, Senior Design Manager at Monzo Bank - Miriam Khenissi, Senior Product Designer at Perkbox - Tom Hiskey, Senior Product Designer at EcoOnline - Stephen Patterson, Principal Product Designer at Deck - Paavan Buddhdev, Product Designer at Granola Further speakers are due to be announced as the 2027 programme is refined. Alongside the talks, the conference offers opportunities to connect with the people exploring and shaping AI-led product design. Its single-track format creates common ground for conversations throughout the day, making it easier to compare approaches, discuss lessons from the stage and build relationships with peers facing similar design challenges.… Register for this event

⌖ Bangkok · Hotel Nikko Bangkok

The MarTech Summit Bangkok brings 300+ senior marketing, digital and CX leaders to Hotel Nikko Bangkok on 6 October 2026 for a full day of MarTech strategy, AI insights and high-value networking. Now in its fifth flagship edition, the summit focuses on scaling marketing impact, sharpening strategy and using technology to create better customer experiences. Rather than delivering broad introductory content, it is designed as a closed-door, curation-first gathering where senior decision-makers can discuss practical challenges, compare approaches and form relevant business connections. Four themes shaping marketing in 2026 The full agenda is organised around four areas: - Future Trends & Consumer Evolution , understanding changing customer expectations and the forces reshaping modern marketing - Insights & Personalisation , turning customer and business data into more relevant experiences - Technology & AI in Marketing , exploring how AI, automation and emerging MarTech capabilities can support marketing strategy - Brand & Creative , examining the relationship between technology, creativity and brand-building Sessions feature senior leaders from regional and global organisations including Agoda, UOB Thailand, Adobe, True Corporation, Lotus’s, Mastercard and Krungthai Bank. The emphasis is on real-world strategy rather than theory, with contributors sharing practical experience from established brands and businesses. A full day of discussion and connection Attendees can expect a varied conference format featuring case studies, panel discussions, fireside chats and one-to-one meetings. Networking runs throughout the day, beginning with morning registration and continuing through to an evening drinks reception. This structure gives participants multiple ways to exchange ideas, discover potential partners and hold more focused conversations outside the main sessions.… Register for this event