1956 Individuals to Showcase AI Avatars at Flux Innovation Lounge

On 22 October 2026, we'll be hosting a live showcase at Flux Innovation Lounge in London, giving visitors the opportunity to experience our AI Avatars and learn more about how they are being applied in real settings.

This showcase forms part of our partnership with Flux Innovation Lounge, where our AI Avatars are featured within the venue. Located within EngageWorks' innovation environment in London's Greenwich Design District, the space provides a setting for organisations to explore new approaches to customer and visitor engagement.

During the evening, attendees will be able to interact with AI Avatars designed for museums, retail and hospitality, exploring how conversation can provide a more natural way to access information, services and experiences.

The showcase will include AI Queen Eleanor, developed for Leeds Castle, the AI Blackbird Pilot, and a range of retail and hospitality assistants. Together, these projects demonstrate how AI Avatars can be designed for very different audiences and objectives while helping people access information in a more intuitive way.

We'll also be sharing practical insights from behind the projects, including some of the decisions, challenges and lessons that have shaped their development. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with the team, experience the AI Avatars directly and explore how similar approaches could apply within their own organisations.

The event is open to anyone interested in the practical application of AI Avatars and how conversational access to information could support their organisation. If you'd like to attend, you can register your interest using the button below.

What to Expect

4:00pm | Doors open

Arrive, grab a drink, meet the teams and explore Flux Innovation Lounge.

4:30pm | Utility AI Avatar showcase

See AI Avatars designed for practical, customer-facing environments in action, from retail and reception to hospitality and visitor experiences. The team will share real-world examples including IKEA, garden centres and local government.

5:30pm | Welcome to Flux & Engage Works

A quick introduction to Engage Works, Flux and how we’re exploring emerging technologies alongside our clients and innovation partners.

5:45pm | Inside 1956 Individuals

Discover how an AI Avatar goes from idea to deployment, with applications spanning retail, museums and healthcare. The 1956 Individuals team will take you behind the scenes of the creative and technical process, finishing with a live multilingual conversation with AI Queen Eleanor.

6:15pm | Asset AI Avatar showcase

See how conversational AI is being used for storytelling and visitor engagement, including demonstrations featuring AI Queen Eleanor and AI Alan Turing.

6:30pm onwards | Drinks & networking

Stick around for a drink, meet the teams, explore Flux and continue the conversation.

Event Details

Date: 22 October 2026

Time: 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: Flux Innovation Lounge, Greenwich Design District, London