Future of World Information Architecture Association - Americas & Asia
Shape the future of WIAA
Help define what the World Information Architecture Association becomes—and do it with peers who share your passion for information architecture. Last held in 2020, this is your opportunity to have a direct voice in the association's strategic direction. The WIAA board will synthesize your feedback to prioritize events, initiatives, and services over the next five years.
What is information architecture?
Information architecture is the practice of organizing and structuring information to make it findable, understandable, and useful.
IA practitioners work across disciplines including UX design, content strategy, taxonomy development, research, product management, and organizational strategy. If you work in any of these fields and care about how information is organized and discoverable, this event is for you.
What's in it for you
Be heard: Your perspective directly influences WIAA's future strategy and how we allocate resources to serve the IA community globally.
Connect with peers: Meet information architecture and UX practitioners from around the world—organizers, leaders, and practitioners shaping the field in their regions.
Shape the community: Help determine what WIAA should focus on, what support practitioners need, and what new initiatives could advance the field.
Think strategically: Join a facilitated conversation about the state of IA practice, organizational priorities, and innovative opportunities for the profession.
Event details
When: December 4, 2025 | Three sessions across global time zones
5 p.m. Pacific time Los Angeles / 8 p.m. New York
Where: Online via Zoom and Miro (collaborative whiteboard platform)
Duration: 90 minutes
Language: English
Facilitated by: Grace Lau, Xander Roozen, and Soyeon Lee (WIAA Global Board members)
What to expect
The workshop is structured around four discussion sections.
Personal connection. How are you doing? What's your relationship with IA and WIAA?
Organizational support. How can WIAA better support you and practitioners in your region?
Strategic priorities. What should WIAA focus on? What matters most about our mission?
Ideas and opportunities. What new initiatives or programs would advance the field?
Who should attend
Past World IA Day organizers
WIAA community leaders and volunteers
Practitioners and academia
Regional representatives from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and beyond
Important: Limited seats available
We only hold this strategic listening session once every five years (the last one was in June 2020). Spaces are limited to ensure meaningful conversation and manageable facilitation. Register early to secure your spot.