Wednesday 21st April 2027 · The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne
The full day,
mapped out
One track. No clashes. Here’s exactly what happens, hour by hour.
View the schedule
A provisional running order, subject to change closer to the day.
Talk topics are listed below, with talk titles and descriptions confirmed soon.
09:00
Doors open & registration
Grab a coffee, collect your badge, and settle in before the first talk.
09:30
09:45
AI Design Frameworks
Practical new frameworks for thinking about and designing AI-driven products.
10:20
10:55
Break
Coffee, snacks, and a chance to reset.
11:20
AI Prototyping
How teams or designers are using AI to speed up the idea-to-prototype process.
11:55
Designing AI Interactions
How to design for AI experiences that balance automation, transparency, and human interaction.
12:30
Lunch
Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options available.
13:15
13:55
14:30
Trust, Ethics, & Responsible AI
Roles, skills, and identity for the next wave of designers.
15:10
Break
One more breather before the close.
15:30
Building AI Products
How multidisciplinary teams are collaborating to successfully ship AI-powered products.
16:05
Measuring AI Experiences
How to define and measure success in AI-driven experiences, through meaningful UX metrics and experimentation.
16:40
Closing remarks & networking
Final thoughts, then drinks and conversation until doors close at 4:30pm.
Good to know
The essentials for the day.
1
Doors & timing
Doors open at 9:00am, starting at 9:30am. The day wraps by approximately 4:45pm.
2
One track
Every talk happens in the same room, so you’ll never have to choose between two sessions.
3
Food & drink
Lunch, refreshments, and snacks are included, with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
4
Subject to change
This schedule is provisional and may shift slightly closer to the day.
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