Events with Niketa Jhaveri
As a UX Leader, I wear many hats on stage and behind the scenes. I speak at global conferences, delivering keynotes and workshops that bridge Tech, AI, User Experience Design, and UX leadership. I also host and organize events, creating spaces where leaders, innovators, and changemakers connect, share insights, and spark bold new ideas.
Whether you want to learn UX design, explore user experience research frameworks, or gain strategies on leadership and mindset, my events are designed to inspire action and shape the future of design.
Chicago UX Camps - October 2025
TedX Chicago - Sept 26, 2025
Thrilled to share that I’ll be helping host TEDxChicago 2025—a stage that brings together bold ideas, brilliant performers, and a celebration of humanity. This year’s theme is a love letter to Chicago, uniting science, technology, and sustainability with compassion, justice, and care. Honored to play a role in shaping conversations that inspire connection, imagination, and collective action for our future.
Amazon Conflux - Oct 2024
UIUC - Siebel School of Design - Apr 2025
UX Synergies - Networking Event Jul 2025
Radix - Amazon's Flagship Research Conference - May 2025
AI + UX Summit - Sept 2023
I had the privilege of hosting and moderating a panel discussion at the AI & UX Summit, presented in collaboration with IA Collaborative and UX Synergies. Together, we explored how AI is shaping the future of human-centered design and what it means for the evolving role of UX.
It was energizing to bring together a packed room of designers, researchers, and innovators to discuss opportunities, challenges, and bold ideas at the intersection of AI and UX. Events like this remind me of the power of collaboration and community in shaping the future of design.
Quirk's Events - March 2024
Quirks Event - March 2024
I had the opportunity to speak at The Quirk’s Event Chicago 2024, a premier gathering for marketing research and insights professionals. In our session, “Delivering the Goods: Unlocking the Power of ResearchOps,” we shared strategies for scaling research, building stronger operational frameworks, and empowering teams to deliver greater impact. It was an inspiring space to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and push the boundaries of what research can achieve.
Designing for Gen AI - DePaul University Sept 2023
I had the pleasure of co-organizing the “Designing for Generative AI” event at DePaul University on September 28th, in collaboration with Lon Taylor, IxDA Chicago, and DePaul University. The evening brought together industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners to explore how generative AI is reshaping design, from opportunities in creativity to the challenges of responsible innovation. It was inspiring to see such a strong community come together to connect, learn, and spark new ideas for the future of design and AI.