Information Architecture Conference 2026 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States)
April 14, 2026 - April 18, 2026
USD485
Information Architecture Conference 2026 (IAC26), the 27th annual gathering for academics and practitioners in Information architecture (IA), returns to the Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia for the second year in a row from April 14 – 18, 2026.
Building on last year’s success, IAC26 will feature an engaging mix of fast-paced lightning talks and in-depth sessions, all centered around the theme “Navigating Complexity”. This year’s program delves into how information architecture acts as a vital bridge, connecting user-centered design with the growing influence of AI in our digital environments.
Mark your calendars and join hundreds of professionals in information architecture, user experience design, and content strategy for this inspiring annual event!
IAC26 Program
- April 14 – 15, 2026 (Tuesday – Wednesday): Pre-conference workshops
- April 16 – 18, 2026 (Thursday – Saturday): Main conference + workshop
Workshop Program & Facilitators
- April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
- (8:00am – 12:00pm) “Intro to Artificial Intelligence” by Duane Degler (Partner, Design for Context)
- (8:00am – 5:00pm) “Breaking Down Complexity with Object Oriented UX” by Sophia Prater (Founder and Lead UX Designer, Rewired)
- (1:00pm – 5:00pm) “Intro to IA Strategy” by Nate Davis (Independent Researcher) & Stuart Maxwell (Product Manager)
- (1:00pm – 5:00pm) “UX Skills for Business Strategy” by Kim Mats Mats (UX Design Leader) & Torrey Podmajersky (President, Catbird Content)
- April 15, 2026 (Wednesday)
- (8:00am – 12:00pm) “Hands on AI” by Jorge Arango (Co-founder, Unfinishe)
- (8:00am – 5:00pm) “Product IA” by Dan Brown (Information Architect & Principal, Curious Squid)
- (1:00pm – 5:00pm) “Align Your Taxonomies with Both User Needs and Organizational Goals” by Gary Carlson (Co-founder, Factor)
- (1:00pm – 5:00pm) “Content Management” by Karen McGrane (Senior Director, Customer Insights & Adoption, Contentful) & Jeff Eaton (Digital Strategist, Lullabot)
- April 17, 2026 (Friday)
- (1:30pm – 5:00pm) “Beyond Resilience: Cultivating Emotional Endurance in the Age of Overwhelm” by Alba Villamil (User Experience Researcher)
- (1:30pm – 5:00pm) “Timeless Sensemaking Skills for the Modern Sensemaker” by Abby Covert (Chief Sensemaker, The Sensemaker Club)
List of Speakers
- Christian Crumlish Director of Product, Kind
- Dan Brown – Principal Information Architect, Curious Squid Design Lab
- Dorinne Hammons, UX Supervisor – Upstream, ExxonMobil
- Erin White – Human-centered Web Designer, Information Architect
- Favour Adeniyi – Product Designer, Microsoft
- Grace Lau – Content Manager, Blue Shield of California
- Jared Spool – Co-Founder, Center Centre
- Jennifer Briselli – Co-Founder & Principal Strategist, Topology
- Jessica DuVerneay – Program Manager, Product Strategy & Design, RESPEC
- Joe Elmendorf – Visual Strategy Consultant & Founder, Maps and Mirror
- Johanna Ostrich – Principal, Johanna Ostrich Design
- Jordan Kolanski – Staff Product Designer, Netflix
- Karen Brown – Senior Manager of Technical Communications, nCino
- Laura Nash – Design Generalist
- Lisa Ellis – Principal Information Architecture, Workaday
- Manuel Lima – Global Head of Design, Interos Inc
- Matt Arnold – Chief Catalyst, Spark Consulting Group
- Meg Lewis – Designer and Performer, Meg Lewis Fun House
- Mia Donnell – Senior AI Product Designer, Workaday
- Michelle Polyak – Customer Experience Manager, AARP
- Pavel Samsonov – Principal Experience Designer, Justworks
- Paz Perez – Self-Employed, AI Educator, Speaker & Writer
- Rachel Price – Principal Information Architect, Zillow Group
- Robin Camille Davis – User Experience Librarian, NC State University
- Robin Silberling – Senior Principal User Experience Designer, Oracle NetSuite
- Sam Raddatz – Co-Founder, Forest & Trees Consulting
- Taylor Loredo-Payberah – UX Strategist, RESPEC
- Theresa Wang – UX Researcher
Ticket Categories
| Ticket Type / Per Person (USD) | Price |
3 Day Conference (Early Bird)
|
485 |
3 Day Conference (Standard)
|
585 |
3 Day Conference (Student)
|
385 |
3 Day Conference (OAD Countries)
|
385 |
1 Half-Day Workshop
|
375 |
1 Full-Day Workshop
|
650 |
Notes:
- Early Bird rates are valid through January 4, 2026 (Sunday).
- Regular rates apply from January 5, 2026 (Monday).
- Group discounts are available: purchase five tickets and receive the sixth free.
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