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"Whether you have 10 people in a coffee shop or 300 in a theater, your goal is the same; provide a place and time to discuss and learn about information architecture."
— Abby Covert, co-founder of World IA Day
*** ### What's involved? You will lead the celebration in your city as part of a global community. Here is what to expect. #### Your responsibilities * **Secure a venue.** From coffee shops to conference halls, we support events of all sizes. * **Fund the celebration.** Small informal gatherings and large conference-style events are both welcome. You decide what works for your community. * **Curate content.** Presentations and activities that explore information architecture, ideally tied to the global theme * **Build a local team.** Recruit co-organizers, speakers, photographer, and volunteers * **Handle logistics.** Marketing, registration, day-of-event coordination * **Connect globally.** Take part in the organizer community and stay in touch with the Global Team. #### Time commitment * **Timeline:** July through March (about 9 months) * **Monthly time:** 5 to 40 hours, depending on your event size and team * **Busiest periods:** * September to November for planning * February to March for final preparations #### What we provide * **Brand assets:** logos, slide templates, marketing materials * **A location-focused subdomain** on worldiaday.org * **A professional email address** for your location * **A global community:** access to organizer message board and shared resources * **Guidelines and templates.** Including frameworks from successful locations * **Ongoing support** from dedicated Global Team volunteers As a nonprofit, we can also give you access to Tito for registration, Vimeo for video storage, and Canva for social assets. *** ### How to apply We review applications on a rolling basis. The earlier you apply, the more time you have to plan. We try to reply to every applicant within two weeks. Start your application #### What happens next 1. **Submit your application:** tell us about your vision and local community. 2. **Review:** we evaluate your application within two weeks. 3. **Welcome and onboarding:** accepted organizers receive resources and join the global community. 4. **Start planning:** build your team and secure your venue. #### Key dates for WIAD 2027 * **Applications open:** July 2026 * **Priority deadline:** October 2026 (for most planning time) * **Final applications:** November 30, 2026 * **World IA Day 2027:** March 6, 2027 #### Application tips * **Show your community connection:** tell us how you are involved locally. * **Apply as a team:** applications with co-organizers are stronger. * **Research your area:** check the list of past locations to see if there has been a celebration near you. * **Be realistic:** start with what you can manage and grow over time. You can approach sponsors, venues, and speakers before you apply. Please be clear that you are applying to represent World IA Day, not yet officially organizing. #### Questions? Contact the Global Team at [**producer@worldiaday.org**](mailto:producer@worldiaday.org) or explore the [World IA Day Organizer Guide](https://www.information-architecture.world/wiad-organizer-guide/). *** ### In their own words > It's something I brought to Poland, I like doing it, it's needed and it's my official task now. ;) > > — Weronika Kortas, WIAD22 Torun, Poland > We would like to continue to build a community and local presence of content creators, designers, practitioners, and enthusiasts in the similar field here in Cebu. > > — Janice Padreganda, World IA Day Cebu City, The Philippines > Experience is great in preparing a conference and in organizing, communicating with people interested in IA > > — Annina Brügger, WIAD Zürich, Switzerland *** ### Frequently asked questions