There are a few Italian schools in SW London, Ambaraba in Balham and Scuola di Sofia in Raynes Park. I would contact them to see if they can organise conversation evenings with an Italian teacher. It won’t be free as the teacher will need to be paid but it would assure they happen and attract people who are genuinely interested in speak Italian

Hi, I am also learning Italian, but would really benefit from Italian conversation. Did you find a ‘conversation’ group/ classes. Would love to join up.

I would also join such group as just started to study Italian

I know a teacher but not a group of Italian speakers
if anyone recommends I'd love to join
thanks

Does anyone know a local Italian conversation group for adults?  Not a class, but rather a chance for someone who speaks Italian to keep it up.