World IA Day 2027 will happen on February 6, 2027. Offline, online and hybrid, as expected. The call for organizers is still opened, if you are interested in joining the Information Architecture enthusiasts across the globe. Plus, you even have chance to propose the theme for 2027 edition.
World IA Association
Today, World IA Day new format is now brought to you by World IA Association, a volunteer-run nonprofit professional association based in the United States. It is committed to empowering local communities and leaders who share the common goal of teaching, learning, and shaping the future of Information Architecture. Learn more about World IA Association.
Timeline for World IA Day 2027
Here are the major milestones for World IA Day 2027. There is a detailed The WIAD Organizer Guide available to understand what it means to be a Local Organizer.
- June 2026 — Call for theme suggestions
- July 15 — November 30, 2026: Location applications open
- July 2026 — Global theme announcement
- September 2026 — New location announcements as they are approved.
- November 2026 — Speaker applications open. Contact participating locations for more information.
- January 2027 — Registration generally open for local events.
- March 6, 2027 — World IA Day 2027
For all those interested in joining World IA Day, here are few useful links:
- Learn about the application process and key dates
- Get in touch with WIAA
- Be a global or local sponsor
- Subscribe to World IA Day Newsletter
Why join World IA Day - personal perspective
It is an amazing feeling to see how people start contributing and supporting, once you announce such an event. Yes, there is work to do, but there is a lot of support from the global World Information Association. Lots of resources. Help from global sponsors such as Rosenfeld Media, Balsamiq, O’Reilly Media, Rutgers, UXweak etc.
5 things that worked for me and my teams!
- When it comes to the size of the event, do not be scared and think necessarily of a large one. Grow gradually, depending on community’s reactions. The last time I organized World IA Day in Bucharest I planned for 100 people, but the number of those who applied for an invitation grew very fast. Then, volunteers and sponsors showed up. We ended having 180 people, some standing up thought the entire event and to them that did not matter. The content, the knowledge sharing and the way people connected mattered much much more!
- Pay attention to the topics and speakers! Go for “the good stuff”, meaning quality, relevance and originality come first. We did not go for sponsored presentations, but that was a a choice for not altering the quality.
- Stick with WIAD 2027 main theme, but also take into consideration the local needs and interests. To me that was a major success factor and raised both sponsors’ interest and free media exposure (online , offline and even TV channels)
- Do not be shy! Call for Volunteers! We worked with inters, students and former colleagues.
- Check potential sponsors (of all sizes).
And, if you think of organizing WIAD 2027 in Romania, feel free to contact me for insights and support.
Good to Know about World IA Day in Romania
Since 2012, World IA Day has created community impact in over 183 cities across 57 countries, establishing a global network of information architecture practitioners and enthusiasts.
Romania was the first CEE country to join World IA Day, Bucharest, since its first edition in 2012. What started with 60 participants in Bucharest, grew in 2013, 2014 and reached 180 experts and digital coinesseurs at World IA Day 2015 Bucharest.
In BrandDigital Narratives I have shared with you few of the case studies from this last edition I took care of. Grapefruit organized 2017 and 2019 World IA Day @ Iași.
NOTE: Check out BrandDigital Narratives section as there are more stories I shared on Information Architecture, Content and UX, including some business cases presented at World IA Day Bucharest.