2026 World Information Architecture Day LA Conference
World IA Day LA 2026 — Design for Meaning. A one-day conference for people who organize information and help others navigate complexity. March 7, Pasadena.
Who should come?
This event is for information architects, UX professionals, designers, developers, product managers, content strategists, content designers, UX writers, technical writers, educators, students
—and anyone who cares about how information is organized and shared.
What to expect?
A one-day in-person conference in Los Angeles providing an awesome lineup, workshop activities, network sessions, and the newest research findings with leading industry experts, exploring the future of information architecture and user experience.
Attire: Smart Casual
*Food and drinks will be provided throughout the event (except for the after-event) and are included in the cost of the ticket
After-Event: Hawg Heaven BBQ at 6pm
119 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105
IA Theme of the Year: Design for Meaning
We design to discover and shape meaning.
The act of designing itself—wrestling with complexity, finding patterns, making decisions—is how we make sense of the world.
The things we design help people find meaning in chaos.
Whether it’s a form, a map, or a search system, we help people navigate uncertainty and understand what matters.
We design as a way of life, one that gives us meaning.
This work matters. Organizing information and shaping experiences gives purpose to our own lives.
Not in LA? Don't worry. World IA Day is an annual global event hosting in 20+ cities world wide. Check out the location near you!
Additional Information
Code of Conduct
World Information Architecture Association is dedicated to the empowerment of local leaders. Our celebrations inspire the global growth of information architecture as a community of practice. We are dedicated to bringing a diversity of thoughts and thinkers. Volunteers are working hard to bring this amazing celebration to locations all over the world. Our community is growing rapidly, with an estimated 4000+ attendees participating in a growing number of locations worldwide. As a volunteer-led organization, we rely on the active participation of our community, which can only happen if everyone attending World IA Day feels safe and respected. By attending World IA Day, you agree to WIAA's Code of Conduct.
Terms and Conditions
I authorize the World Information Architecture Association (WIAA), its organizers, representatives and suppliers to use, edit, reproduce, publish, transmit or distribute photographs, video footage and audio recordings of me captured/recorded during this event, in any and all publications, technological platforms or media of any kind whatsoever, including any social media or other media that may exist in the future. I, furthermore, agree to give this consent without expectation of payment, nor is there any time limit or geographic limitation as to where the above material may be released. I hereby waive any recourse, claim, action and damages of any kind whatsoever against WIAA, its successors and assigns, and where applicable, its employees, management and authorized representatives, arising from or incurred as a result of, whether directly or indirectly, an act covered by the scope of this agreement.