What is AiX Conference?
AiX is a one-day conference for designers and product teams exploring how AI is changing the workflows and ways of working of designers. It's a day full of practical, insight-led talks, not hype and predictions.
Design event in Newcastle
AiX is a one-day conference for designers and product teams exploring how AI is changing the way digital products are designed, built and experienced.
Wednesday 21st April 2027
The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Early Bird Tickets
£79
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Ends Fri 11 Dec, or when sold out. Then £109 for the Final release.
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A design conference for the AI era
Design is changing.
AI is introducing new tools, workflows, interaction models and ways of working, and designers are having to work out what that means in practice.
AiX Conference brings designers, product teams and AI practitioners together to explore those changes through practical talks and real-world experience.
Join us at The Catalyst in Newcastle upon Tyne on Wednesday 21 April 2027 for a full day exploring AI, UX, product design, prototyping, research, design systems and the future of digital product development.
Meet the designers and product practitioners
Hear from people working across product design, UX, design leadership and AI-powered product development.
Al Robinson
Senior Interaction Designer
at Opencast
Jay Clark
Senior Design Manager
at Monzo Bank
Miriam Khenissi
Senior Product Designer
at Perkbox
Tom Hiskey
Senior Product Designer
at Clio
Stephen Patterson
Principal Product Designer
at Deck
Paavan Buddhdev
Product Designer
at Granola
Stephanie Clarke
Senior Content Designer
at Skyscanner
Craig Abbott
Principal Accessibility Specialist
at TetraLogical
More speakers announced soon
We’re continuing to refine our line-up for 2027. Subscribe to our mailing list for speaker updates.
What you’ll take back to your team
Practical ideas, frameworks and examples you can take back to your own design and product work.
Designing AI Products
Learn how teams are creating AI experiences people actually trust and enjoy using.
Building with AI
See how designers and product teams are using AI to move from ideas to production faster.
Scaling AI Design
Discover practical frameworks, systems and metrics for designing AI products at scale.
Leading the Future of Design
Understand how AI is reshaping teams, careers and the future of product design.
Apply to speak
Are you a designer or product builder experimenting, making, and solving problems with AI in design? Become a speaker.
Why AiX exists
The intersection of AI and Design is changing faster than it can keep up.
Rapid tech shift
AI is changing how design work is done. Tools, workflows, and expectations are evolving faster than teams can actually adapt.
Design is being redefined
Design is no longer just UI, Figma, and the double-diamond. It now includes systems, agents, prompts, and AI-assisted design in the browser tools.
Skills gap is widening
The way designers work is shifting faster than how they’re trained. Many teams are still applying old methods to new problems.
No shared language or rule-book
There’s no clear playbook for designing with AI. Everyone is experimenting in isolation.
Where design meets AI
Join the Newcastle design and tech community at The Catalyst, a national innovation centre in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Venue and travelThe Catalyst
3, Helix, Science Square
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5TG
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Event sponsors
The businesses helping to bring AiX together
Komodo Digital
Community Sponsor
Komodo is a digital agency based in Newcastle upon Tyne. For over 20 years, they’ve crafted breakthrough digital experiences that drive growth for ambitious organisations to improve the day-to-day of their people.
DevITJobsUK
Media Sponsor
DevITJobs UK is a UK-based tech job platform built by engineers for engineers. Through their community, event calendar, and network of technology professionals, they're helping AiX reach developers and innovators across the UK.
Want to sponsor AiX Conference?
Take a look at our generous sponsorship packages available for our 2027 event.
Tickets
SOLD OUT
Super Early Bird
£49
Save £60
Ends Fri 11 Dec, or when sold out
Early Bird
£79
Save £30
Ends Fri 11 Dec, or when sold out.
Final release
Standard
£109
Final phase. Until sold out.
What's included in my ticket?
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Justification letter- 1
Access to all speaker talks on the day
One track, to ensure you don’t miss a single talk
- 2
Early-access to the recordings
Once available, these will be shared with ticket holders
- 3
Free swag and merch
Something to show off when you’re back in the office
- 4
Lunch provided
Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options available
- 5
Refreshments included
Available during the breaks or at lunch
- 6
USB-C charging
Built-in to the seats and accessible during talks
- 7
A whole load of insight
Get ready to take your learnings back to the office
FAQs
Here's your answers to the frequently asked questions.
Who should attend?
AiX is for designers, product managers, students, and anyone building products with AI. If you're trying to figure out how AI fits into your actual day-to-day work, this event is for you.
Are there sponsorship opportunities?
Who should I contact if I have special dietary needs or allergies?
We do our best to accommodate a wide range of dietary needs across all meals and snacks, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available. If you have a specific allergy or concern outside of this, please contact us and we'll do our best to support you.
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View all FAQsWhen and where is AiX Conference in 2027?
AiX Conference 2027 takes place on Wednesday 21st April 2027 at The Catalyst in Newcastle upon Tyne. Doors open at 9am and the event is currently planned to run until approximately 5pm. End time is subject to change, agenda-dependent.
Do you offer student discount?
Yes. Student tickets are £29, and they won't rise in price for our 2027 event. A limited number of student tickets are available — email students@aixconf.co.uk with valid ID to receive your unique code.
Can I apply to speak at AiX 2027?
Yes. Our call for speakers is still open. To find out more and submit your talk, visit our Become a Speaker page.
Where can I find information about and make adjustments to my registration details?
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Designing with AI starts here
Join designers, product teams and AI practitioners in Newcastle on 21 April 2027.
- 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday 21st April 2027
- The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne