> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.information-architecture.world/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.information-architecture.world/open-office-hours/open-office-hours.md).

# WIAA Open Office Hours

Once a quarter, the World Information Architecture Association hosts an open one-hour session. Meet the community, ask questions, and join from anywhere.

### About Open Office Hours

The World Information Architecture Association (WIAA) hosts Open Office Hours, a new quarterly forum for the global information architecture community. These sessions share updates on current initiatives, discuss challenges facing the field, and gather input on WIAA's work.

Each hour has three parts:

* **We share what's happening.** We give a short update on the Association: World IA Day, the IA Certificate Program, World IA Café, the website, and ways to get involved.
* **We open the floor.** Bring your questions, share what you're working on, or just listen. This is your time with the people behind WIAA and others in the community.
* **We record the update, not the discussion.** We record and post the opening update afterward. The open conversation stays off the record, so everyone can speak freely.

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### Upcoming and past sessions

Join us live or watch the recap.

<table data-column-title-hidden data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Session</th><th>Focus</th><th>Date</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4>Q3 2026</h4></td><td>WIAD27 call for locations, certificate program, website migration, and future of WIAA.</td><td>Thu, September 3, 2026</td><td><a href="/open-office-hours/2026-q3.md">Q3 2026</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Q4 2026</h4></td><td>WIAD27 update, learnings from the certificate program</td><td>To be announced</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Q1 2027</h4></td><td>World IA Day debrief, State of IA, future plans for the certificate program</td><td>To be announced</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Who it's for

* **Newcomers** curious about information architecture and where to start
* **Students and career-changers** exploring the field
* **Practitioners** who want a regular place to connect between conferences
* **Past and future World IA Day organizers** looking to plug back in
* **Anyone** who has wondered what the World IA Association actually does

### Why we do this

Unlike formal presentations or structured webinars, these office hours embrace an open, conversational format. We believe in transparency about both our successes and our struggles—from declining event participation post-COVID to the evolving nature of IA practice itself. Each session covers what we're actively working on (like our new certificate program and website migration) while creating space for community members to raise questions, share ideas, and influence our priorities.

We're inspired by other organizations that maintain regular community touchpoints, recognizing that annual events alone aren't enough to support a thriving professional community.

Join us to stay informed, contribute your perspective, and help shape the future of information architecture education and practice. No agenda is too ambitious, no question too basic—this is your time with the people working to advance our field.

*— The World IA Association co-presidents*