The Applied Improvisation Network

👀 Local/Regional Event Next Month! AIN Northeast Chapter Mini-Conference - Connect, Learn, Play!

Dates: Friday, May 15, 2026 - Sunday, May 17, 2026

Improvisers from across the region who use applied improv will gather to connect, exchange ideas, and practice together.

5/15/26: Afternoon kickoff session, dinner break, Mopco improv show (optional)
5/16/26: Full day of shared practice: requests/topics & offers are shared in co-created agenda. Lunch & dinner breaks, optional MopCo show. Includes light breakfast.
5/17/26: Optional brunch & goodbyes!

Attend some or all of the weekend. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your favorite insights. Click here to learn more and register for this event: https://www.appliedimprovisationnetwork.org/local-regional-groups-ain

The stage is set for the 2026 AIN Global Conference... and now we just need YOU!

This year’s theme is The Art of Being Human. In the vibrant streets of Rimini, where Commedia dell’Arte once tore up the rulebook, our theme—The Art of Being Human—is a high-spirited invitation to reclaim our spontaneity from a world obsessed with "optimization." While algorithms and rigid protocols try to script our every move, Applied Improvisation reminds us that the best parts of life happen off-book.

We’re trading the safety of a fixed script for the spark of the canovaccio (the scenario), shifting from functioning like efficient machines to thriving as present, creative beings. By celebrating the messy beauty of the "mistake" and the magic of radical listening, we’re reclaiming our "Human Edge." After all, in leadership, learning, and life, the most meaningful work isn't found in a manual—it’s an improvised art.

We are officially accepting proposals! If you’re using applied improv in business, education, healthcare, or any field, we want to see how you are bringing this theme to life.

✨ Where: Rimini, Italy (We’re staying and playing all in one place)
✨ Conference Dates: Thursday, October 22nd - Sunday, October 25th, 2026
✨ Learning Journey Dates: Wednesday, October 21st and Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
✨ Deadline: Get your proposals in by June 1st!
✨ Conference Registration: Opens Monday, March 23rd!

Come for the workshops and learning, stay for the Adriatic views and incredible community. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the table.

Visit our website to submit and learn more: https://www.appliedimprovisationnetwork.org/2026-global-conference