October 17-18, 2026 · Berkeley, California

The room where frontier AI research meets newsrooms

The Conversation brings AI researchers, content creators, journalists, filmmakers, and funders into one room to close the gap between what's happening inside AI and what the public actually understands.

The Conversation
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The Conversation brings AI researchers, content creators, journalists, filmmakers, and funders into one room to close the gap between what's happening inside AI and what the public actually understands.

We're living through the most consequential technological shift in human history, and most people still don't have a way to make sense of it. The people who shape public understanding, the creators, storytellers, and journalists translating frontier research for the rest of the world, rarely sit in the same room as the researchers doing the work.

Our vision is simple: put those two worlds in direct conversation. Over two days, we bring them together to build the relationships, shared language, and mutual trust needed to direct public attention toward what actually matters about AI's impact on society.

Past Attendees

Nate Soares
President, MIRI
Jeffrey Ladish
Director, Palisade Research
Suraj Saxena
Creator · 900K
Katia Gilligan
AI creator · 150K
Rob Miles
AI safety educator · 150K YouTube
Nick Fitz
GP, Juniper Ventures
Grace Huckins
AI reporter, MIT Technology Review
Zara Stone
Tech reporter, The SF Standard
Nitasha Tiku
Tech reporter, The Washington Post
Grace Ling
Designer & founder, Design Buddies
Jessie Engle
Brand partnerships for leading brands
Erik Passoja
Actor & AI rights advocate
Garrison Lovely
Journalist
Aella
Writer & data researcher
Rocket Drew
Reporter, The Information
Michael Trazzi
Filmmaker, The Inside View · 50K
Drew Spartz
Founder, Species · 350K YouTube
Ryan Kidd
Co-Founder & Executive Director, MATS
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FAQ

What is The Conversation?
A curated gathering for the people shaping how the world understands AI: researchers, creators, journalists, filmmakers, policymakers, and funders. The first edition was a 150-person invite-only evening at Lighthaven in Berkeley in March 2026.
When is the next edition?
October 17-18, 2026, in Berkeley, California. Venue and lineup will be announced to the updates list first.
How do I attend?
Sign up for updates above. Tickets and invitations open in waves, and the list hears first.
Can I speak or showcase work?
Yes. Reach out at akshyae@framefellowship.com with what you'd bring.
Who is behind this?
The Conversation is a self-standing project from the team behind Frame, the San Francisco accelerator for the next generation of AI communicators.
Press, partnerships, or sponsorship?
Email akshyae@framefellowship.com. Conversations for the October edition are open now.