Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nivan
Nivan is a Chicago based innovation conference bringing together Tech, AI, UX, and Design.
Ni represents intention and reflective clarity.
Van represents dialogue, momentum, and evolution.
NIVAN operates at the intersection of Hindsight, Insight, and Foresight where past experience informs present understanding to shape more intentional futures.
What is the theme of Nivan 2026?
Nivan explored innovation across three eras in one day: the Past in the morning, the Present at midday, and the Future in the afternoon, all across Tech, AI, UX, and Design.
Where was the event at?
Institute of Design at Illinois Tech
📍3137 S Federal St
Chicago, IL 60616
What makes Nivan different from other conferences?
Nivan is not just a conference, it’s a journey through time and transformation.
Every session, installation, and experience is designed to bridge eras, blending the wisdom of the past, the innovation of the present, and the imagination of the future.
Where can I see coverage from the day?
Photos, reels, and moments from the day are on Instagram and LinkedIn @nivan.live. Follow along with #NivanLive and #Nivan2026.
How were speakers selected?
Speakers at Nivan are carefully curated based on their real world experience shaping innovation across technology, design, research, and business.
Rather than focusing on hype or promotional talks, the program prioritizes leaders who bring practical insight, honest perspectives, and lessons learned from building meaningful products and systems.
The goal is to create conversations that go beyond trends and explore the decisions, tensions, and tradeoffs that drive innovation forward.
Who is organizing Nivan?
Nivan is curated by Niketa Jhaveri, a UX leader and innovation strategist with experience leading research and design initiatives in AI and large scale product ecosystems.
The conference was created to bring together leaders across technology, AI, UX, and design to explore how innovation evolves across time and disciplines.
Nivan is supported by a growing community of volunteers, speakers, advisors, and organizations who share a commitment to thoughtful innovation and meaningful collaboration.
How can I get involved?
We are always looking to grow our team. If you want to join for 2027, please email us at [email protected]
Is there a hashtag? Will the event be live posted?
Yes. We will be live posting throughout the day across LinkedIn and Instagram. Tag your posts and stories so we can amplify them.
- #NivanLive
- #Nivan2026