IAC26

Philadelphia, PA

April 14th – 18th, 2026

Workshops ○ April 14 & 15, 2026

Main Conference ○ April 16 – 18, 2026

Register for IAC26

Join our community’s 27th annual gathering for the Information Architecture Conference

We’re excited to return to Philadelphia, where we’ll deepen connections, keep things accessible, and focus on what matters most – informing, connecting, and inspiring practitioners who shape the way humans experience information.

Learn more about why returning to Philly matters.

IAC26 Theme

Navigating Complexity

Clarity and Understanding with Information Architecture

Today’s information systems are more complex than ever, and the need for information architecture has never been greater. Explore how the transformative power of IA cuts through complexity and creates information systems that let people thrive.

Keynote Speakers

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Designer and Performer
Meg Lewis Fun House
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Self-Employed
AI Educator, Speaker & Writer

Poster Night

Poster night offers a relaxed atmosphere to engage fellow practitioners on the topics and projects they’re passionate about. Submissions are currently open. Submit a poster presentation and join us!

Poster Night
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Career Center

The Career Center offers resources from experienced practitioners to help you build your career.

Social Activities

Social events allow us to build meaningful connections with our colleagues and explore the city. Highlights include our annual games night and karaoke.

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First-Timers

We know attending a conference for the first time can be intimidating. That’s why we offer first-timers’ activities to help introduce you to our community and help you make connections that will make the conference as meaningful as possible

IA26 Co-Chairs

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Emily Claflin
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Caroline Craner
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Jacob Geib-Rosch