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FROM THE STUDIO
Trevor Walker Joins 1956 Individuals
1956 Individuals has welcomed Trevor Walker as our new Implementations & Solutions Consultant, supporting customers from implementation through to adoption.
Oct 51 min read
1956 Individuals to Showcase AI Avatars at Flux Innovation Lounge
We're joining Flux Innovation Lounge on 22 October to showcase how AI Avatars are being applied across museums, retail and hospitality, and to share insights from real-world deployments.
Oct 12 min read
1956 Individuals Joins UCF Business Incubation Program
SKC Studios has joined the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program, supporting our efforts to explore opportunities and build relationships in the US market.
Oct 11 min read
Cambridgeshire AI Company Signs Major US Deal to Create World's First AI Blackbird Pilot
SKC Studios secures a five-year agreement with Air Zoo as it expands into the United States, deploying its conversational AI platform across one of aviation's most iconic heritage programmes.
Sep 254 min read
SKC Studios accepted onto the UCF Business Incubation Program as it enters the US market
Conversational AI company behind 1956 Individuals joins Florida's top-ranked incubator to establish its North American presence, ahead of IAAPA Expo in Orlando this November.
Sep 214 min read
Connor Foster Joins 1956 Individuals as Project Manager
Connor Foster joins 1956 Individuals as Project Manager, strengthening our project delivery capability as we continue to grow.
Aug 241 min read
Welcoming Isis Sousa as Art Director
We're pleased to welcome Isis Sousa to 1956 Individuals as our new Art Director, bringing more than 20 years of creative experience to the studio.
Aug 171 min read
Two New Character Artists Join the Team
We welcomed two new 3D Character Artists to the 1956 Individuals team.
Aug 131 min read
IKEA Reading Marks 10th Anniversary with AI Avatar Welcoming Shoppers to Scan & Pack
1956 Individuals partnered with IKEA Reading to introduce a conversational AI avatar as part of the store's 10th anniversary celebrations, marking a further step in the platform's expansion into major retail environments.
Jul 103 min read
1956 Individuals Makes Its Healthcare Debut at Pathfinder Digital Transformation Summit, Showcasing AI Avatars Built for the NHS Front-Line
1956 Individuals made its healthcare debut at the Pathfinder Digital Transformation Summit 2026, showcasing conversational AI Avatars developed with the Modality Partnership to help primary care teams manage demand, improve communication and enhance patient interactions.
Jun 103 min read
1956 Individuals at the Pathfinder Digital Transformation Summit 2026
Vishal Kapoor presented at the Pathfinder Digital Transformation Summit 2026, walking attendees through our work with Modality Partnership to develop a Healthcare Receptionist and Pre-Consultation Avatar for NHS primary care.
Jun 41 min read
Babita Devi Joins Panel at SXSW London
Our CCO, Babita Devi joined the panel "Creativity Amplified: The Future of AI-Enabled Making" at UKAI House, SXSW London, discussing what it takes to build AI responsibly in the creative industry.
Jun 31 min read
A New Global Head of Sales at 1956 Individuals
We welcomed Vishal Kapoor to 1956 Individuals as Head of Sales, Global.
Jun 11 min read
Penny Goes Live at UKREiiF 2026
We developed Penny, an AI brand ambassador for the Norfolk & Suffolk Unlimited pavilion at UKREiiF 2026, welcoming delegates and answering questions about the region's investment opportunities in real-time.
May 211 min read
1956 Individuals Showcases Conversational Access to History at Museums + Heritage Show 2026
1956 Individuals showcased its conversational AI platform at the Museums + Heritage Show 2026, demonstrating how museums, heritage sites and cultural organisations can provide more interactive access to information and visitor experiences. The showcase featured AI Queen Eleanor of Castile, developed for Leeds Castle, as a live example of conversational heritage interpretation in action.
May 203 min read
1956 Individuals Introduces AI-Powered Customer Journeys at Retail Technology Show 2026
At the Retail Technology Show 2026, 1956 Individuals showcased how conversational AI can create connected customer journeys across retail experiences.
Apr 213 min read
1956 Individuals at the Museums + Heritage Show 2026
We exhibited at the Museums + Heritage Show 2026, presenting AI Queen Eleanor at Leeds Castle as a live case study and discussing the process behind building credible conversational AI avatars in heritage contexts.
Apr 201 min read
Asa Burrows Joins Panel on AI and Immersive Tech at Venture Café Cambridge
Our CEO Asa Burrows joined a panel on AI and Immersive Tech in Gaming, hosted by Venture Café Cambridge and Innovate Cambridge, discussing ethical AI, informed consent and industry compliance.
Apr 151 min read
1956 Individuals at InnovateX 2026
We presented at InnovateX 2026, showcasing AI Queen Eleanor of Castile at Leeds Castle and discussing how the same foundations power real-world service across sectors.
Mar 171 min read
1956 Individuals at The MarTech Summit Asia 2026
Babita Devi represented 1956 Individuals at The MarTech Summit Asia 2026 in Singapore, attending as part of the UK delegation selected through Innovate UK's Global Business Innovation Programme.
Mar 131 min read
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