Speaker invitation · 2027
One question. Two ideas. Your voice.
You are invited to speak at the Nivan Global Creative Duel, a live virtual show. Here is how it works, in five pictures.
1 Who is on stage
Two duelists, four panelists, one audience.
Four panelists
They react to both sides and take audience questions.
A global audience votes before the duel and again after it.
This example is January. The duel is always between two ideas, never between countries.
2 What happens
Five steps in about 95 minutes.
- 1Past
The audience votes
We introduce the question and take a first vote.
- 2Present
The duel
Two duelists argue opposite sides.
- 3Present
The panel
Four panelists react and take questions.
- 4Future
The predictions
Each duelist makes one prediction.
- 5Future
The second vote
We reveal how many minds changed.
3 Your role
You join as a duelist or as a panelist.
Duelist
You argue one side of the question, from start to finish.
Your moments in the show
- Opening argumentMake the case for your side
- DebateRespond to the other duelist
- Closing predictionOne prediction about the future
We give you your side in advance, so you have time to prepare.
Panelist
You react to both sides from your own experience.
Your moments in the show
- Your takeAnswer one question from the moderator
- Audience questionsHelp answer what the room asks
No side to defend. Agree with either, or neither.
Both roles are on the virtual stage for the full show, about 95 minutes. Your invitation says which role we have in mind for you.
4 Your time
Three things on your calendar.
- 2 weeks beforePreparation callWe walk through the show together.
- 1 week beforeTech checkA short test of camera and sound.
- Third ThursdayLive showAbout 95 minutes, from wherever you are.
Speaking is voluntary and unpaid. There is no travel. The show is recorded and shared by Nivan.
5 When
The first three Duels of 2027.
Thursday, January 21
Synthetic Data
vs.
Real Human
Can synthetic data replace what we learn from real people?
9:00 AM CentralPlanned start
Thursday, February 18
Consistency
vs.
Context
One design everywhere, or design that adapts to every culture?
9:00 AM CentralPlanned start
Thursday, March 18
Type
vs.
Talk
Will the next billion people type to AI or talk to it?
9:00 AM CentralPlanned start
More Duels follow every month through December 2027, except May.
When you are ready: the speaker agreement
Once you have said yes, the speaker agreement confirms your place. You choose your role and your date on the form.
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