Human Interaction Design Conference 2025
Theme: Designing for Emerging Technologies (AI and Immersive Technologies)
📅 Date: 22nd October
📍 Location: Curzon Building, Birmingham City University
🕑 Start Time: 13:00 (1:00pm)
Hosted by CUDE LABS LTD in partnership with Birmingham City University Department of Computer Science
About the Event
The Human Interaction Design Conference 2025 convenes academics, technologists, designers, and industry leaders to shape the future of human interaction in a world rapidly transformed by AI, VR, AR, and MR. Hosted by CUDE LABS LTD in partnership with Birmingham City University’s Department of Computer Science, and STEAMHouse, this event spotlights Birmingham’s rising status as an innovation centre for design and enterprise.
Key highlights include:
Showcasing the latest research and industry practices in AI and immersive technology
Building bridges between academia and industry through real-world collaboration
Engaging and inspiring students via live challenges and networking
Presenting CUDE LABS’ cybersecurity innovations to protect digital assets and workflows
Exploring privacy, data protection, and ethical innovation with cases from regulated sectors and collaborative university research
Agenda
13:00 – 13:15 | Registration & Welcome
Arrival
Welcome remarks by the hosts and Partners
13:15 – 13:40 | Opening Keynote
The Future of Human Interaction Design in AI and Immersive Technologies
13:40 – 14:40 | Panel Discussions
Industry Panel: Leveraging UX to make AI and Immersive experiences feel more human
Academic Panel: The Role of Academic Research in informing Industry design decisions in AI and Immersive technologies
Thriving in the UK Tech Market: Opportunities and Challenges for Students and Businesses.
14:40 – 15:40 | Research & Industry Showcase
Short presentations from academic researchers and industry partners
Case studies highlighting design solutions in AI and immersive tech
15:40 – 16:00 | Closing Remarks & Networking
Key insights and outcomes
Informal networking opportunity
Who Should Attend?
Industry professionals in innovation, product design, and digital experiences
Academics and researchers in design, AI, and immersive technologies
Entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs in design-led tech
Students and early-career professionals interested in future-facing design
Why Attend?
Gain insights from leading voices in tech design and innovation
Explore real-world research and solutions
Participate in hands-on discussions
Build connections with industry and academic leaders shaping the future
Join us for a vibrant, collaborative exploration into the next horizon of human-centred design, powered by partnership between CUDE LABS LTD and the Department of User Experience Design, Birmingham City University