Resources

Practical guides for people working at the intersection of Tech, AI, UX, and Design. Nivan is more than one day a year, and this is where that shows up between events: clear, evergreen resources on how to find the right conferences, what the field is paying attention to, and where to connect with the people building what is next. Start with whichever guide matches what you are trying to do.

Design and Technology Conferences in Chicago

Design and Technology Conferences in Chicago

A guide to the design and technology conferences worth knowing in Chicago, across UX, AI, and web, plus the four real ways to participate: attend, speak, volunteer, or sponsor.

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Upcoming AI and UX Innovation Conferences

Where to find the innovation conferences focused on AI and UX, and how to decide which ones are actually worth your time and travel.

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Key Themes in Recent AI and Design Conferences

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The ideas showing up again and again across recent AI and design events, distilled into what matters and what is mostly noise.

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AI and Design Innovation Communities to Join

The communities, groups, and networks where people building at the edge of AI and design actually gather, both in person and online.

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