World Information Architecture Association

Save the date: World IA Day returns March 6, 2027

WIAD26 is a wrap! Twenty cities. One theme. We'll do it again next year.

World IA Day 2027 lands on March 6 — same mission, new theme, new communities joining the map. Theme announcement, call for organizers, and more details to follow later this year.

The WIAA Mission: Making information accessible, understandable, and actionable

The World Information Architecture Association (WIAA) is a global professional association that supports the information architecture community through events, publications, and resources.

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What is information architecture?

Information architecture (IA) is the art and practice of organizing and structuring information to create meaning and understanding. It helps people navigate complex information environments and find what they need to take action. When information is well-organized on websites, in apps, or even in buildings, it becomes easily accessible, understandable, and actionable for everyone who uses it.

As information continues to grow and change in our world, so does our understanding of information architecture.

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News

Future of WIAA

To what end do we design? The heart of Information Architecture

9 Mar 2026

Partnerships

WIAA partners with UXtweak

11 Feb 2026

Future of WIAA

A recap on the 2025 Future of WIAA workshops

7 Feb 2026

Events we organize

World IA Day

Annual global celebrations of information architecture all over the world in March

World IA Day 2027 is on March 6, 2027

World IA Cafe

Regular webinars on various topics relating to theoretic and applied lA

Taxonomy Talk

Open Discord community around taxonomies and knowledge management

Local connections. Global impact.

"I enjoy the sense of community and building the local community here in Barcelona, raising awareness about IA and helping various people have the opportunity to present about what they know and their work."

— Kevin van Reenen, WIAD22 Barcelona, Spain

"...I am passionate about fostering conversations and collaborations that push the boundaries of how we organize and interact with information. ...It’s an honor to play a part in advancing IA and empowering others through this shared experience.

— Dechen Nagi, WIAD25 Vancouver, Canada