Generalist vs. Specialist | Build Fast vs. Build Right | Duel over Dinner

This is not a panel where everyone politely agrees. Each pair takes opposing positions, makes their case live, and challenges the assumptions behind how we work. The room weighs in: listen, push back, and vote on who made the stronger argument. Then the duel leaves the stage and moves to the table. Nivan Creative Duel is an intimate evening bringing together leaders and practitioners across Tech, AI, UX, and Design to debate the tensions shaping how we work and build. ⚔️ Duel 01: Generalist vs. Specialist As AI takes on more execution, is deep specialization still an advantage? Karen Semone | SpecialistFounder & Principal, Team UncannyFormer VP, Innovation, Salesforce Pavi Gupta | GeneralistFounder, The Insight ExchangeFormer VP / Insights Lead across Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, SC Johnson & Chobani ⚡ Duel 02: Build Fast vs. Build Right When AI can make anything in an afternoon, does craft still matter?Denise Miqueli | Build FastDirector of Product Design, Zumba Fitness Eric Boggs | Build RightPrincipal Designer, Athenahealth Then the duel leaves the stage and moves to the table. Join us for dinner, drinks, and meaningful connections with a curated community of people building and shaping what comes next. 🕐 Agenda 5:30 PM | Doors OpenArrive, grab a drink, meet the room, and settle in. 6:00–6:30 PM | Duel 01 + Q&AGeneralist vs. Specialist 6:30–7:00 PM | Duel 02 + Q&ABuild Fast vs. Build Right 7:00–8:30 PM | Dinner + NetworkingThe debate leaves the stage and moves to the table. Continue the conversations over dinner, drinks, and meaningful connections. 📍 Our Venue - Avli on the Park | Chicago Come ready to challenge your assumptions, defend your perspective, and leave thinking differently.🎟️ Explore Nivan Creative Duel Chicago 2026