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World IA Day Philadelphia

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This year's theme is designing for meaning. philadelphia.worldiaday.org

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IAC - Information Architecture Conference @theiaconf.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
We are happy to announce that IAC27 is returning to Philadelphia April 14th - 17th, 2027, where we’ll be hosted by Arch Street Meeting House again! (Don’t worry, their AC is installed now 🙌) Your new chairs, Jaimie Yakaboski, Lisa Ellis, and Sara Mooney are hard at work planning out IAC27!
IA Conference Save the Date April 14 to 17 in Philadelphia, PA
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IAC - Information Architecture Conference @theiaconf.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Healthcare websites are notoriously complex. In her IAC26 talk @lauggh.bsky.social shows how systematic IA methodology and governance frameworks embraced that complexity and transformed findability for Blue Shield of California. Learn more: www.theiaconference.com/sessions/bui...
Building Governance and Findability: Blue Shield of California's Navigation Redesign talk at IAC26 by Grace Lau. Presentation on transforming healthcare website information architecture through user research, governance frameworks, and systematic methodology. April 18, 2026, Philadelphia, PA.Building Governance and Findability: Blue Shield of California's Navigation Redesign talk at IAC26 by Grace Lau. Presentation on transforming healthcare website information architecture through user research, governance frameworks, and systematic methodology. April 18, 2026, Philadelphia, PA.
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IAC - Information Architecture Conference @theiaconf.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Book your room for IAC26 by March 14 for a discounted conference rate. Our discounted conference rate is $125 per night, available only through 3/14. Stay close to the action while enjoying Philadelphia's rich history and vibrant downtown! Learn more here: www.theiaconference.com/registration/
Special hotel room rate promotion for IAC26 at Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District. Conference rate of $125 per night available through March 14, 2026. Hotel located across from Arch Street Meeting House. Philadelphia, PA.
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IAC - Information Architecture Conference @theiaconf.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Tools shape decisions. We do what's easy in Figma or Agile instead of what accomplishes goals. Pavel Samsonov's IAC26 talk will share how post-hoc reasoning undermines UX strategy, and why we must revise our relationship with tools. Learn more: www.theiaconference.com/sessions/the...
The Process of Least Resistance talk at IAC26 by Pavel Samsonov. Presentation on how tooling and methods shape design decisions, undermining research-based UX strategy through post-hoc reasoning. April 18, 2026, Philadelphia, PA.The Process of Least Resistance talk at IAC26 by Pavel Samsonov. Presentation on how tooling and methods shape design decisions, undermining research-based UX strategy through post-hoc reasoning. April 18, 2026, Philadelphia, PA.
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World IA Day Philadelphia @wiadphilly.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Sneak peek!
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World IA Day Philadelphia @wiadphilly.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Today is the last day to sign up! We are beyond thrilled to have Sara Wachter-Boettcher as our closing keynote speaker! Does all this talk about meaning really mean anything? The answer is yes—because IA isn’t just a nerdy practice for people like us. It’s power. Join us
The graphic is a flyer for World IA Day Philadelphia. It says Meet our speakers. Sara Wachter-Boettcher, Closing Keynote Speaker, CEO, Active Voice. The talk title is A Tale of Two Information Architectures. The event will be on March 7th, 2026 at Think Company, 1315 Walnut St. 2nd Floor. Tickets available on Eventbrite. There is a small professional headshot of Sara. She has brown hair styled as a medium long, curly shag with bangs, she is smiling at the camera.
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World IA Day Philadelphia @wiadphilly.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
As I said earlier on LinkedIn today: I've been wanting to acknowledge that the world just feels heavier and heavier. If you are a UX designer of any flavor, come join us on Saturday for World IA Day in Philadelphia. 1/2
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World IA Day Philadelphia @wiadphilly.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
@daviddylanthomas.bsky.social presents an abbreviated version of this treasured talk. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/world-ia-d...
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The graphic is a flyer for World IA Day Philadelphia. It says Meet our speakers. David Dylan Thomas, Founder/CEO David Dylan Thomas, LLC. The talk title is No, Seriously, F*ck Engagement: Building a More Human Web. The event will be on March 7th, 2026 at Think Company, 1315 Walnut St. 2nd Floor. Tickets available on Eventbrite. There is a picture of David, he is looking straight into the camera and smiling.
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World IA Day Philadelphia @wiadphilly.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
@mleis.bsky.social walks us through methods and structure of harmful media, then show us how to apply those same methods and structures to create meaningful content and experiences that make positive impacts at scale. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/world-ia-d...
The graphic is a flyer for World IA Day Philadelphia. It says Meet our speakers. Michael Leis, Strategist/Founder Signal Scout. The talk title is Retool Disinformation for Good. The event will be on March 7th, 2026 at Think Company, 1315 Walnut St. 2nd Floor. Tickets available on Eventbrite. There is a small picture of Michael, he is dressed professionally and smiling at the camera.
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World IA Day Philadelphia @wiadphilly.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
For WIAD Philadelphia, @mecm.bsky.social will illustrate how an IA project can help deeply siloed organizations clarify and align priorities. She'll take us through a case study with the National Cancer Institute’s Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis. www.eventbrite.com/e/world-ia-d...
The graphic is a flyer for World IA Day Philadelphia. It says Meet our speakers. Mary Carroll-Mason, Sr. Content Strategist, Publicis Sapient. The talk title is Action Expresses Priorities: Information Architecture as an expression of organizational priorities. The event will be on March 7th, 2026 at Think Company, 1315 Walnut St. 2nd Floor. Tickets available on Eventbrite. There is a small professional headshot of Mary, she has red glasses and it smiling widely at the camera.
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World IA Day Philadelphia @wiadphilly.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Our morning at WIAD Philadelphia continues with Janine Rosado as she shares The Invisible Architecture of Meaning. This talk explores how information architecture shapes understanding in an AI-driven world. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/world-ia-d...
The graphic is a flyer for World IA Day Philadelphia. It says Meet our speakers. Janine Rosado, Design Leader. The talk title is The Invisible Architecture of Meaning. The event will be on March 7th, 2026 at Think Company, 1315 Walnut St. 2nd Floor. Tickets available on Eventbrite. There is a small professional headshot of Janine, she has a curly brown bob hairstyle and glasses.
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David Dylan Thomas @daviddylanthomas.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Happy to announce I’ll be giving my “No, Seriously, Fuck Engagement!” talk at @wiadphilly.bsky.social on Saturday, March 7th. Get your FREE tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/world-ia-d...?
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World IA Day Philadelphia 2026
An in-person gathering of designers, information architects, and content strategists.
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World IA Day Philadelphia @wiadphilly.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
How do behavioral scaffolding and trust-based labeling build systems that prioritize meaningful human experiences? Find out as Jenny Sun shares her thoughts with us at World IA Day Philadelphia. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/world-ia-d...
The graphic is a flyer for World IA Day Philadelphia. It says Meet our speakers. Jenny Sun, Staff Experience Designer. The talk title is The Architecture of Trust: Designing Information for cognitive safety and behavioral change. The event will be on March 7th, 2026 at Think Company, 1315 Walnut St. 2nd Floor. Tickets available on Eventbrite. There is a small photo of Jenny, she is sitting outside, smiling.
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World IA Day Philadelphia @wiadphilly.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Scalable AI isn’t just a technical problem. It’s an IA, content, research, and design challenge—and humans need to stay firmly in the loop. Urszula Pruchniewska will share this civic-design case study at World IA Day Philadelphia on March 7. www.eventbrite.com/e/world-ia-d...
The graphic is a flyer for World IA Day Philadelphia. It says, Meet our speakers. Urszula Pruchniewska, Principal Experience Researcher, Massachusetts Digital Serve, EOTSS. The talk title is Building Human-Centered AI in Government: A Case Study from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The event will be on March 7th, 2026 at Think Company, 1315 Walnut St. 2nd Floor. Tickets available on Eventbrite. There is a small picture of Urszula, she has light colored hair and glasses.
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World IA Day Philadelphia @wiadphilly.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Many harmful systems start with good intentions. The damage happens in the gap between intent and impact. Join us as Lisa Woodley opens the day for us at World IA Day Philadelphia. www.eventbrite.com/e/world-ia-d...
The graphic is a flyer for World IA Day Philadelphia. It says Meet our speakers. Lisa Woodley, UX & Interaction Design Lecturer, Rutgers University. The talk title is, From Intent to Impact: Designing Across the Gap. The event will be on March 7th, 2026 at Think Company, 1315 Walnut St. 2nd Floor. Tickets available on Eventbrite. There is a small picture of Lisa, she is a professional woman with pink hair, black framed glasses.
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World IA Day Philadelphia @wiadphilly.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Think WIAD Philadelphia won't be enough community and nerd stuff? Don't worry! IAC is back in Philadelphia this April, and look! One of local faves @karenmcgrane.bsky.social is co-conducting a workshop! Find more details at theiaconference.com.
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World IA Day Philadelphia @wiadphilly.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Tickets still available, reserve your spot now!
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World IA Day Philadelphia @wiadphilly.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Registration for World IA Day Philadelphia 2026 is now open. www.eventbrite.com/e/world-ia-d... #InformationArchitecture #WIAD #UX
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David Dylan Thomas @daviddylanthomas.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
I just submitted a talk to @wiadphilly.bsky.social. Your turn: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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World IA Day Philadelphia @wiadphilly.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
How do we design with meaning and intention in this broken world? Submit your talk application to World IA Day Philadelphia, taking place in-person on March 7th. web: philadelphia.worldiaday.org speaker application: forms.gle/LR7APn9od2db...
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World IA Day Philadelphia @wiadphilly.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Applications are open for World IA Day Philly 2026 talk proposals! forms.gle/duGutGx7Ymhj... Deadline to submit is January 30. Event takes place on March 7 at Think Company. Watch this space for more updates. #WIAD2026 #WIADPhilly #InformationArchitecture #UXDesign
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World IA Day Philadelphia @wiadphilly.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
World IA Day is coming back to Philly! March 7, 2026, at the Think Company studio in Center City. This year’s theme is Designing for Meaning. Watch this space for speaker applications opening in January. #WIAD2026 #WIADPhilly #InformationArchitecture #UXDesign
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