25 Sep 2021: Advocating a digital-first WIAD22
Join WIAD22 on March 5 to explore "A Connected World" through information architecture. Attend global digital events or host one in your city. #WIAD22
By: Ghada Kandil, Andrea Rosenbusch Reviewed by Asha Singh and Grace Lau
September 25, 2021 — On 5 March 2022, WIAD events around the world will explore the theme of “A Connected World” through the lens of information architecture.
It is time to start talking about World IA Day 2022 (WIAD22)! Earlier this year for WIAD21, over 45 online events hosted discussions about Curiosity and IA in 23 countries around the world.
With the success of a fully-digital WIAD21 earlier this year; the continued pandemic state of the world; in solidarity with our global community who may have vaccine shortages; and great opportunities for accessibility, inclusion, and global viewership; World IA Day Global advocates the digital-first organization strategy of local WIAD22 events around the world.
Events attendees
If you’re looking forward to a WIAD event, stay tuned! We plan to have a global talk and live Q&A sessions with our global keynote speaker. If you want to event-hop and explore local conversations about “A Connected World” and the discipline and practice of information architecture, you’ll be able to jump from Cebu City to Zurich along with us next March.
Events organizers
If you’re considering organizing or have already submitted an application to host a local WIAD event, that’s great! Here’s what we’re doing to support your planning:
Revamping the Organizer Guide to include online event planning logistics
Adding online event planning templates
The global WIAD22 team will also plan to support you as much as we can with
Partnering with an online event management service
Hosting videos on our Vimeo channel
Partnering with a transcription and/or translation provider to make your local talks accessible to a wider audience.
In doubt you are able to host an event in your city? Let us talk! We are here to help and support you. Online events are easier to plan. Contact the global executive producer at [email protected] or the regional directors nearest you:
Asia-Pacific: [email protected] Joy Hong (Singapore)
Europe: [email protected] Paolo Montevecchi (Italy)
Latin America: [email protected] Alysson Franklin Martins Moreira (Mexico) Luis Alveart (Columbia)
Middle East & Africa: [email protected] Ahmad Alhuwwari (Jordan) Ghada Kandil (Egypt)
North America: [email protected] Mark Wolfe (United States)
Tags: World IA Day
About World Information Architecture Association
The World Information Architecture Association is a global community of professionals dedicated to the advancement of information architecture, a discipline devoted to the understanding of how information is structured and understood. We are committed to promoting the understanding and practice of information architecture through education, research, and collaboration.
Last updated
Was this helpful?