> 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/worldiaday/world-ia-day.md).

# World IA Day

World Information Architecture Day is an annual celebration that brings together a diverse community passionate about information architecture and its role in our work and personal lives.

## Save March 6, 2027 for World IA Day 2027

**World IA Day lands on March 6, 2027.** Our local teams have started working on plans for WIAD27.

&#x20;<a href="/worldiaday/events/wiad27.md" class="button primary medium" data-icon="arrow-right">Explore WIAD27</a> <a href="https://forms.worldiaday.org/wiad27-locations" class="button secondary medium" data-icon="file-pen">Host a WIAD27 event</a><a href="https://luma.com/worldiaday" class="button secondary medium" data-icon="arrow-right">See calendar of events</a>

### We've been all over the world

**World Information Architecture Day (WIAD)** has reached 136+ locations since 2012. The celebration unites practitioners, students, and enthusiasts in a day of learning, sharing, and connection—all focused on making information more findable, usable, and meaningful.

<figure><img src="https://4258516181-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWfyvOXbZrhAqKTUW8qog%2Fuploads%2FcknX5zQauhtV0kFDUH0b%2FScreenshot%202026-02-17%20at%208.19.19%E2%80%AFPM.png?alt=media&amp;token=7d1b620a-9b7f-4d02-84cc-7a71b4adf08d" alt="Map of locations that have hosted a World Information Architecture Day event since 2012, including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Oceania"><figcaption><p>Map of World IA Day locations since 2012</p></figcaption></figure>

### Be a part of World IA Day

Join World IA Day 2027 by attending an event, sharing your expertise, or bringing the celebration to your city.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-hand">:hand:</i></td><td><h4>Attend</h4></td><td>Find a virtual or local event near you</td><td><a href="/worldiaday/events/wiad27.md#wiad27-locations">Find an event</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-microphone-stand">:microphone-stand:</i></td><td><h4>Speak</h4></td><td>Share your work with the IA community</td><td><a href="/worldiaday/events/wiad27.md#wiad27-locations">Contact participating locations</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-calendars">:calendars:</i></td><td><h4>Host an event</h4></td><td>Bring WIAD to your city. Applications close November 30, 2026</td><td><a href="/worldiaday/call-for-organizers.md">Learn about hosting</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Past celebrations

World IA Day has grown to become a vital platform for advancing the practice of information architecture. Explore the most recent three celebrations:

* [World IA Day 2026: Designing for Meaning](/worldiaday/events/world-ia-day-2026.md)
* [World IA Day 2025: Challenges of Change](/worldiaday/events/world-ia-day-2025.md)
* [World IA Day 2024: Context](/worldiaday/events/world-ia-day-2024.md)

[View archive of all themes and celebrations](/worldiaday/events.md)

### World IA Day 2027 global sponsors

Sponsorship for World IA Day 2027 remains open year-round. Reach a worldwide information architecture community, support locally led events, and help advance the discipline. Explore [global sponsorship](https://www.information-architecture.world/sponsor/) or contact <sponsorship@information-architecture.world>.

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