About this Event
The Forensic Linguistics Lab is celebrating its one-year anniversary! In our inaugural year, we have reached both UK and international audiences to deliver linguistic expertise across legal, corporate, and investigative sectors. As we look ahead, we’d love for you to join us in marking this milestone.
Join us for a special two-hour event at the John Cadbury House featuring an expert-led panel discussion followed by a networking reception. We’ll be discussing a timely and important topic: “AI and Linguistic Analysis: Forensic and Safeguarding Perspectives”. The panel is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application, offering nuanced conversation for practitioners, potential clients, and academics alike.
Event Highlights:
- Panel discussion: An open discussion with industry leaders and academics on the evolving role of AI in forensic linguistics and safeguarding.
- Networking: Connect with fellow professionals, industry leaders, and academics in a relaxed reception setting.
- Celebration: Celebrate our first year with us as we look ahead and continue supporting the development of forensic linguistics in research and practice.
Our Panelists:
- Dana Roemling (Co-founder & Director, The Forensic Linguistics Lab)
- Tamara Polajnar (CEO & Founder, herEthical AI)
- Charlotte-Rose Kennedy (Safeguarding Language Specialist, senso.cloud)
- Lucia Busso (Research Fellow, Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics)
- Moderator: Annina van Riper
Event Details:
- Date: 24 September 2026
- Time: 16.00 - 18.00
- Location: John Cadbury House, 190 Corporation St, Birmingham B4 6QD
Whether you are a seasoned practitioner, an academic researcher, or a potential client ready to explore the impact of linguistic evidence, your perspective is valuable to us. Come for the insights and stay for the conversation!
RSVP Required! Please confirm your attendance by registering below. To help us plan catering and seating, we ask all attendees to purchase a ticket. The associated ticket fee will be collected as a donation for WAITS, a charity dedicated to supporting women affected by domestic violence. Spaces are limited to ensure everyone has a chance to connect. We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of conversation and celebration.
A privacy notice: we will be taking photos throughout this event. However, we want to respect those who would prefer not to appear in photographs. If this applies to you, you will be given a designation on arrival so our photographer knows not to include you in any photos.
Agenda
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Registration & Welcome
🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:15 PM
Panel Discussion: AI and Linguistic Analysis
Info: Panelists: Dana Roemling (The Forensic Linguistics Lab), Tamara Polajnar (herEthical AI), Charlotte-Rose Kennedy (senso.cloud), Lucia Busso (Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics);
Moderator: Annina van Riper
🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:00 PM
Networking and Drinks Reception
Event venue & nearby stays
John Cadbury House - Aston University, 190 Corporation Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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