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# World Information Architecture Association

## WIAA advances information architecture through community, education, and practice

The World Information Architecture Association is a global community for people who make information easier to find, understand, and use. Through events, learning, and shared resources, we help people practice information architecture and create clearer information environments for everyone.

<a href="/spaces/K2e31xFFdsoBAfGSEMiA/pages/kepi6OJc4ByqUoo5ysaY" class="button primary">Get involved</a>  <a href="/spaces/-LrGl7tiiD194wJD7Z4K/pages/-LrGlGzVsY5tc8W6csS1" class="button secondary">Learn about WIAA</a>

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### Featured updates

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>World IA Day returns March 6, 2027</strong></td><td>Join the global celebration of information architecture. Explore this year’s plans, follow updates, and find ways to take part.</td><td><a href="/spaces/WfyvOXbZrhAqKTUW8qog/pages/SvxZonzvyjfSKxxDINSV">/spaces/WfyvOXbZrhAqKTUW8qog/pages/SvxZonzvyjfSKxxDINSV</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Join the next Open Office Hours</strong></td><td>Bring your questions, ideas, and concerns about IA trends. Drop in to connect with the WIAA community and continue the conversation.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Explore the WIAA IA Certificate Program</strong></td><td>Build your practice with structured learning in information architecture. Learn what the program covers and how to get involved.</td><td><a href="/spaces/emu4oAuN0OTZ8qGz325e/pages/KiK7joUREKolBgUnJSCV">/spaces/emu4oAuN0OTZ8qGz325e/pages/KiK7joUREKolBgUnJSCV</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Get involved

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### Events we organize

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4>World IA Day</h4></td><td>Global celebrations of information architecture</td><td><em>World IA Day 2027 is on March 6, 2027</em></td><td><a href="/spaces/WfyvOXbZrhAqKTUW8qog/pages/4IgEloV9ao1iv30ReD72">/spaces/WfyvOXbZrhAqKTUW8qog/pages/4IgEloV9ao1iv30ReD72</a></td><td><a href="/files/sCF45RiTpdJGkVFnPiRk">/files/sCF45RiTpdJGkVFnPiRk</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>World IA Cafe</h4></td><td>Webinars on theoretical and applied information architecture</td><td></td><td><a href="/spaces/fvUOB5XGIEhQdeGXRIAD/pages/jXrcgHU4JFWwNPTxuPt1">/spaces/fvUOB5XGIEhQdeGXRIAD/pages/jXrcgHU4JFWwNPTxuPt1</a></td><td><a href="/files/L7ZKSb3JaYPLBnSZNBvl">/files/L7ZKSb3JaYPLBnSZNBvl</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Taxonomy Talk</h4></td><td>Discord community around taxonomies and knowledge management</td><td></td><td><a href="/spaces/ocKFKWJqcZdWQqFUHnut/pages/ZOMwfQDC9JykQV7neWEW">/spaces/ocKFKWJqcZdWQqFUHnut/pages/ZOMwfQDC9JykQV7neWEW</a></td><td><a href="/files/c8Ai7tFKvm8KlMA9dZPM">/files/c8Ai7tFKvm8KlMA9dZPM</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### [News](/blog/blog.md) <a href="#news" id="news"></a>

<table data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Tag<select><option value="0WFDhfKgXIUP" label="Future of WIAA" color="blue"></option><option value="JQkvuW5PChEM" label="World IA Day" color="blue"></option><option value="cEDOnd7pPtIw" label="Partnerships" color="blue"></option><option value="CiGDdUQwo8up" label="Education" color="blue"></option></select></th><th>Title</th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><span data-option="CiGDdUQwo8up">Education</span></td><td><strong>Introducing the WIAA IA Certificate Program</strong></td><td>27 Apr 2026</td><td><a href="/spaces/emu4oAuN0OTZ8qGz325e/pages/KiK7joUREKolBgUnJSCV">/spaces/emu4oAuN0OTZ8qGz325e/pages/KiK7joUREKolBgUnJSCV</a></td><td><a href="/files/32Av0QYTOphqBRosvKEu">/files/32Av0QYTOphqBRosvKEu</a></td></tr><tr><td><span data-option="0WFDhfKgXIUP">Future of WIAA</span></td><td><strong>To what end do we design? The heart of Information Architecture</strong></td><td>9 Mar 2026</td><td><a href="/spaces/emu4oAuN0OTZ8qGz325e/pages/UNpoIStTZWgWBRWGhfyD">/spaces/emu4oAuN0OTZ8qGz325e/pages/UNpoIStTZWgWBRWGhfyD</a></td><td><a href="/files/32Av0QYTOphqBRosvKEu">/files/32Av0QYTOphqBRosvKEu</a></td></tr><tr><td><span data-option="cEDOnd7pPtIw">Partnerships</span></td><td><strong>WIAA partners with UXtweak</strong></td><td>11 Feb 2026</td><td><a href="/spaces/emu4oAuN0OTZ8qGz325e/pages/XmFYC3gao4GEYwdBlRtQ">/spaces/emu4oAuN0OTZ8qGz325e/pages/XmFYC3gao4GEYwdBlRtQ</a></td><td><a href="/files/yc7otiRlWFmkrLEEvU8l">/files/yc7otiRlWFmkrLEEvU8l</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Local connections. Global impact.

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="/files/KzLTEmN6tTEM7fIL9rDn" alt=""><figcaption><p>Past and present locations participating in World IA Day since 2012. Updated February 2026. Credit: Google Maps. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=12SCDQ-YfYudsMX4zg3pOaZReiNX4YPE&#x26;usp=sharing">View interactive map</a></p></figcaption></figure></div>

#### Sharing why information architecture matters

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"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
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"...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
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### Supporters of the IA community <a href="#partners-and-sponsors" id="partners-and-sponsors"></a>

These partners help support WIAA programs and community initiatives.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Rosenfeld Media</strong></td><td><a href="/files/LNXYHme5LVtUTQGQ0QvT">/files/LNXYHme5LVtUTQGQ0QvT</a></td><td><a href="https://rosenfeldmedia.com/">https://rosenfeldmedia.com/</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Balsamiq</strong></td><td><a href="/files/rxpXLpn8u5SyZjX2fCFx">/files/rxpXLpn8u5SyZjX2fCFx</a></td><td><a href="https://balsamiq.com/">https://balsamiq.com/</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>O’Reilly Media</strong></td><td><a href="/files/dOP2pTq2MEJ7tvgOG5Zo">/files/dOP2pTq2MEJ7tvgOG5Zo</a></td><td><a href="https://www.oreilly.com/">https://www.oreilly.com/</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>UXtweak</strong></td><td><a href="/files/4SYnyb9gK5JXDTsAEQ3D">/files/4SYnyb9gK5JXDTsAEQ3D</a></td><td><a href="https://www.uxtweak.com/">https://www.uxtweak.com/</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Information Architecture Gateway</strong></td><td><a href="/files/eqesmzpbj8EZoPebZqiC">/files/eqesmzpbj8EZoPebZqiC</a></td><td><a href="https://iagateway.org/">https://iagateway.org/</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rutgers</strong></td><td><a href="/files/jMfHsrxRV7GR4nogJnQq">/files/jMfHsrxRV7GR4nogJnQq</a></td><td><a href="https://mbs.rutgers.edu/">https://mbs.rutgers.edu/</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The Sensemakers Club</strong></td><td><a href="/files/0U1a07e4kgl4SAesVwXf">/files/0U1a07e4kgl4SAesVwXf</a></td><td><a href="https://www.thesensemakersclub.com/">https://www.thesensemakersclub.com/</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>DIA Design Guild</strong></td><td><a href="/files/iaSQ45nEqa8YKlPUveGd">/files/iaSQ45nEqa8YKlPUveGd</a></td><td><a href="https://www.diadesign.io/">https://www.diadesign.io/</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

<a href="/spaces/pk7EPQ2MV6Glje9MMcY0" class="button secondary">Partner with WIAA</a>