Convoclub IRL
Wednesday 17 June 2026
University of Surrey · Guildford
Registreren voor evenementFree · limited spots · Luma waitlist if we fill up
On Wednesday 17 June 2026, the day after the HUMIC symposium at the University of Surrey, we're hosting the very first Convoclub IRL: a casual, community-driven day for conversation designers, linguists, AI folks and anyone who loves language and the way humans (and machines) talk.
Think of it as the day where industry meets academia over coffee, biscuits and a walk around campus or the historical town of Guildford. No format, no full programme, just good conversations about conversation design, linguistics, AI and life.
Wednesday 17 June 2026
I'm still dreaming up the exact shape of the day, but it might look something like this.
Reception & coffee
Arrive, grab a coffee, and meet the faces behind the Zoom tiles (yes, we have feet!).
Short, informal talks from the community
Ask-me-anythings, practical advice for real-life design challenges, showcasing your work, or perhaps a panel? Let's see what we can make happen.
Lunch
Proper food, proper chat.
Choose your own afternoon
Workshops, "share your experience" sessions, or a walk & talk across Surrey's beautiful campus. Whatever helps you connect.
The full programme is still taking shape, and that's the point. If you'd like to lead a session, do a portfolio review, or bring a topic you've been dying to talk about, let me know on the registration form.
Location
University of Surrey, Guildford campus. 35 minutes from London Waterloo. Hosted with the generous support of the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI (PAI).
Stag Hill, University Campus, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
Cost
Free. Spots are limited, so register early. If we fill up, the Luma waitlist will open and I'll release spots as they free up.
Open to everyone
Convoclub members and curious newcomers alike. Not a member yet? Come hang out with us at convo.club.
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Wednesday 17 June 2026, from 09:30 to 16:00, at the University of Surrey, Guildford campus (Stag Hill, University Campus, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom). Around 35 minutes from London Waterloo by train.
Free. Spots are limited, so register early. If we fill up, the Luma waitlist will open and Maaike will release spots as they free up.
Convoclub members and curious newcomers alike. Conversation designers, linguists, AI folks, and anyone who loves language and the way humans and machines talk. Not a member yet? Come hang out at convo.club.
No. Convoclub IRL is a stand-alone day. It runs the day after the HUMIC symposium at the same venue, so you can also treat it as an add-on. Each event has its own registration page.
There is space on the Luma registration form to suggest a session, ask-me-anything, portfolio review, or topic. The full programme is co-designed with the community.
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