Name: Free Conversation Club for English Learners - London
Start: 2026-04-20T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Boutique Workplace Co.

Join a community of AI and Machine Learning engineers exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of education. In a world where knowledge evolves rapidly, we’ll discuss how AI can enhance learning efficiency, accessibility, and personalisation.

**Meet the Speakers**

* **Vassili Philippov**, CEO & Co-Founder at Glite **-** **"Predicting What Learners Don't Know: Winning BEA 2026 With an Agent Swarm"**
* Bio: For over 30 years, Vassilli has been driven by a simple question: how technology can improve learning. From early success in maths, science, and coding Olympiads, he went on to found and exit multiple tech companies and establish the Oxford Kaggle Club for applied machine learning enthusiasts.
Today, he is Co-Founder and CEO of Glite Tech, using ML to personalise language learning. He also serves as Chairman of MEL Science (Inquisitive), expanding access to hands-on science education, and as a Trustee of We Solve Problems, promoting maths engagement in the UK in partnership with leading universities.
* **Zheng Yuan**, Senior Lecturer in NLP at The University of Sheffield - **Topic: AI Tools to AI Teammates: Educational Applications in the Generative AI Era**
* Bio: Dr. Zheng Yuan ([https://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~zy249/](https://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~zy249/)) is an Associate Professor in Natural
Language Processing at the University of Sheffield and an Affiliated Researcher at the Alan
Turing Institute. Her research focuses on human-AI collaboration and the deployment of
NLP and LLMs in real-world applications, particularly in education and language learning.
She has held academic positions at King’s College London and the University of Cambridge,
and previously served as VP of Data Science at Chatterbox Labs. Dr. Zheng Yuan is actively
involved in the international NLP and AI in Education communities, serving in leadership
roles across major conferences and initiatives. She holds a PhD and MPhil from the
University of Cambridge and a BSc (Eng) from Queen Mary University of London.

​**​​Agenda**

* ​​**6:30 \- 6:45pm \| Arrival and networking:** check-in, grab a drink, and meet fellow AI enthusiasts.
* ​**6:45 \- 7:00pm \| Welcome & opening remarks:** a brief overview of the meetup series' goals and topics, along with housekeeping announcements.
* ​**7:00 \- 7:30pm \| Talk 1:** **Zheng Yuan: Topic: AI Tools to AI Teammates: Educational Applications in the Generative AI Era**
* ​**7:45 \- 8:15pm \| Talk 2:** **Vassili Philippov: Topic: Predicting What Learners Don't Know: Winning BEA 2026 With an Agent Swarm**
* ​**8:15 \- 8:25pm \| Closing remarks & next steps**
* ​**8\.45 \- 10:00pm \| Join us for afterwards for drinks** **at the Castle Pub,** 54 Pentonville Road, Islington, London, N1 9HF

**What to Expect**

* ​​Insightful talks showcasing practical applications of AI in education, including live coding sessions.
* ​​Engaging discussions about the opportunities and challenges in creating AI-powered learning solutions.
* ​​Networking opportunities with professionals passionate about AI-driven educational innovation.

**Who Should Attend?**

* ​​AI and Machine Learning engineers interested in education technology.
* ​​EdTech founders, product managers, and researchers exploring AI integration.
* ​​Educators curious about the potential of AI to transform learning experiences.

**​​About the Meetup Series**
This regular meetup focuses on the technical aspects of using ML/AI to improve the education process. Topics **not** covered include: teaching AI, policy, regulations, etc.

​​Potential future meetup topics:

* ​​Reinforcement Learning (RL) in education
* ​​Knowledge tracing
* ​​Intelligent tutoring systems (ITS)
* ​​Curriculum design
* ​​Adaptive learning
* ​​Student modelling
* ​​Automated assessment & feedback
* ​​Cognitive modeling in education
* ​​LLM-Driven tutoring
* ​​Predictive analytics for student success
* ​​Educational data mining and learning analytics

**About the Organiser**
​​[Glite Tech](https://glite.ai/) is building a **1:1 AI tutor** for language learning, leveraging advanced AI to create truly personalized education experiences.
​​Expect insightful talks, engaging discussions, and the opportunity to connect with fellow AI engineers shaping the future of learning.

If you're interested in suggesting a talk or presenting at a future meetup, please reach out to charlie [at] [glite.ai](http://glite.ai/).

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