AiX is a one-day conference bringing together designers, product teams and AI practitioners to explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way digital products are designed, built and experienced.
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Wednesday 21st April 2027
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The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne
Limited availablity
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An event for the people designing what comes next
Newcastle and the wider North East have a growing technology community spanning software, digital products, AI, design, data and innovation.
AiX Conference brings one part of that community together for a focused day exploring one of the biggest changes happening for designers right now: artificial intelligence.
Taking place at The Catalyst in Newcastle upon Tyne on Wednesday 21 April 2027, AiX brings together people working across design, product and technology for practical talks, ideas and conversations about building better AI-powered products.
Meet the people shaping AI and digital products
Hear from experienced designers, product leaders and practitioners working with AI across real products and teams.
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 EcoOnline
Stephen Patterson
Principal Product Designer
at Deck
Paavan Buddhdev
Product Designer
at Granola
More speakers announced soon
We’re continuing to refine our line-up for 2027. Subscribe to our mailing list for speaker updates.
One stage. One track.
A full day exploring how AI is changing tech, product development and design.
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Designing AI Products
Learn how teams are creating AI experiences people actually trust and enjoy using.
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Building with AI
See how designers and product teams are using AI to move from ideas to production faster.
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Scaling AI Design
Discover practical frameworks, systems and metrics for designing AI products at scale.
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Leading the Future of Design
Understand how AI is reshaping teams, careers and the future of product design.
Apply to speak in 2027
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.
The Catalyst
3, Helix, Science Square
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5TG
///update.brains.star
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
What's included in my ticket?
1
Access to all speaker talks on the day
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.
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 hypes and predictions.
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?
Yes, view our sponsorship packages.
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 and will have options for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free attendees.
If you have a specific allergy or concern outside of this, contact us and we’ll do our best to support you.
When 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. This is subject to change, agenda-dependent.
Do you offer student discount?
Yes. Tickets are £29, and they will not raise in price for our 2027 event.
A limited quantity 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, call for speakers is still open. To find out more information and submit your talk, view our call for speakers page.
Where can I find information about and make adjustments to my registration details?
If you need to update details, drop us an email at hello@aixconf.co.uk.
Join Newcastle’s AI and tech community in April 2027
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9:00am to 4:30pm
Wednesday 21st April 2027
The Catalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne
