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9 Nov 2024: Andrea Resmini to be Global Keynote Speaker for World Information Architecture Day 2025

November 9, 2024 — The World Information Architecture Association is pleased to announce Andrea Resmini as the global keynote speaker for World Information Architecture Day (WIAD25) taking place on March 8, 2025. The theme of WIAD25 is “Challenging Changes: Adapting Information in an Evolving World,” and Resmini will share his perspective on the history and future of information architecture (IA) in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Resmini, an accomplished academic and practitioner in IA, has a distinguished career marked by impactful contributions to the field. He was a key figure in the establishment of World IA Day 13 years ago and continues to be a respected voice in the IA community. He will draw upon his extensive experience and insights to address the evolving challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence and the increasing integration of digital information within physical spaces.

About Andrea Resmini

Andrea Resmini is associate professor of experience design and information architecture in the Department of Intelligent Systems and Digital Design at Halmstad University, where he works with the conceptualization and design of blended spaces and blended experiences and researches exploratory and speculative tabletop game making. An architect turned information architect turned educator, Andrea is a two-time past president of the Information Architecture Institute, a founding member of Architecta, the Italian Society for Information Architecture, a co-founder of the World IA Day international conference, the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Information Architecture, and the author of Pervasive Information Architecture (2011), Reframing Information Architecture (2014), and Advances in Information Architecture (2021). Read more about Andrea on his personal website.

A Glimpse into the Keynote

Resmini’s keynote will offer attendees a unique exploration of IA through the decades, highlighting pivotal moments that shaped the discipline. He will examine the challenges and opportunities presented by the rise of the web, the advent of mobile technology, and the current wave of artificial intelligence. His talk will emphasize the importance of preserving and building upon the foundational principles of IA while adapting to new technological advancements and evolving user needs.

Resmini’s pre-recorded keynote address will be translated and broadcasted across the globe, offering valuable insights to IA professionals, students, and enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds and regions. Local groups are encouraged to host watch parties and discussions, fostering engagement and knowledge-sharing within their communities.

World IA Day: A Global Celebration of Information Architecture

World IA Day is an annual event held in early March, where local communities around the world organize events to celebrate and raise awareness of the crucial role of IA in our respective disciplines. Since 2021, the World IA Association has introduced a global keynote speaker to provide a shared platform for discussion and inspiration within the IA community.

Join us on March 8, 2025, to celebrate World Information Architecture Day and learn from a leading voice in the field. Registration for local events is not yet available. Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on LinkedIn for more information.

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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.

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