@meglewis.com thanks again!

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As we close out #IAC26, we reconnected with ourselves to shed creative constraints

In The Grown-Up’s Guide to Growing Down closing keynote, Meg Lewis helped us how and why we should return to play and joy

All the feels on this one! Share your experience with us!

#InformationArchitecture

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Speaker drawing while presenting

Day 3 and things haven't slowed down

From our speaker Jared Spool we learned how “experience rot” emerges from feature accumulation over time (yikes). We also heard how IA can restore clarity, reduce complexity, and improve long-term product usability (huzzah!)"

#IAC26 #InformationArchitecture

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People seated listening to speakers

*Correction*
Lots happened on Day 2! Don't miss all the fun!

Today Gigi Farner and Connor Cantrell shared how to advance knowledge graph and semantic modeling work by navigating constraints and building strategic influence.

Thank you to our sponsor Factor!

#IAC26 #InformationArchitecure

Thanks so much for catching this! Apologies for the misrepresentation.

#IAC26

#IAC26

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Panel speakers

Hosted by Matt Arnold, we heard from David Farkas, Kaarin Hoff, and Kirstie Darko about how UX hiring teams evaluate candidates and ways to strategically and authentically show up.

Ask around for the recruiter's magic word and tips on ways to wow in an interview

#IAC26 #InformationArchitecture

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Speaker presenting

We heard from Jared Spool on how we've arrived at the job market today and ways UX candidates can strategically position their work to align with hiring manager decision-making to become the only choice that makes sense

#IAC #InformationArchitecture

@jmspool.bsky.social

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Lots of creative ideas flowing out of the #IAC26 🧠

We’ve partnered with Philly’s Social Justice Hackathon for this year's design jam!

Led by Jaimie Yakaboski, attendees applied design thinking to social, economic, and environmental injustices impacting Philly communities

#InformationArchitecture

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During the Ethics as Information Architecture sesh, Christian Crumlish spoke on how embedding ethics into AI should be approached with IA thinking to create systems that are inherently safer, more transparent, and aligned with human intent.

#IAC26 #InformationArchitecture

@xianlandia.com

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Two people talking together in front of a posterboard

There's so much to discover and learn at the #IAC26 Poster Night!

Food, drinks, sharing expertise. What's not to love?!

Don't miss out on the new projects and research being showcased by IA professionals and industry leaders

Learn something new? Share in the thread!

#InformationArchitecture

Featured Books:
O’Reilly: Strategic Writing for UX, Second Edition.
Rosenfeld: Duly Noted and Living in Information
Product Management for UX People
Timeless Sensemaking for Modern Sensemakers

Featured Authors:
@andrewhinton.bsky.social
@daviddylanthomas.bsky.social
@carrieh.bsky.social
@torreybird.bsky.social
@kimmatsmats.bsky.social
Abby Covert
@jarango.bsky.social
@catt.design

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Did you catch the Book and Author Fair? 📚

Book lovers and authors alike got to connect over new reads and old favorites. Share your latest reads with us!

Check the thread for the authors and books

Thanks to our sponsors @rosenfeldmedia.com @oreily.bsky.social

#IAC26 #InformationArchitecture

Paz Perez speaking to audience

Paz Perez speaking to audience

Audience watching presenter Paz Perez

Day 1 is underway! In case you missed it, we opened with a keynote from Paz Perez on how IA as behavior design shapes AI outcomes, influencing trust, accountability, and decision-making in an increasingly intelligent world

Yes there's more!

#IAC26 #InformationArchitecture
@pazperez.bsky.social

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People talking at the IA Conference 2026

People talking together at the IA Conference 2026

People talking and smiling at the IA Conference 2026

#IAC26 has officially kicked off! 🎉

During the Welcome Reception fellow IA professionals got to connect and get excited for what’s ahead—inspiring speakers, meaningful conversations, and even more fun ways to engage with each other ✨

Share what you're looking forward to!

#InformationArchitecture

IAC26 Book and Author Fair announcement featuring person in library holding stack of books. Event on April 16, 2026, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM in Philadelphia, PA. Opportunity to purchase books and meet IA and UX authors.

Did you know the IAC community includes the authors of some of IA and UX's most influential books?

Join us for the Book and Author Fair to get new books for your collection, or even bring your beloved copies to be signed by the author!

More information: www.theiaconference.com/sessions/iac...

IAC26 Opening Reception announcement featuring photo of attendees networking and conversing. Welcome reception on April 15, 2026, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in Philadelphia, PA.

IAC26 Polar Bear Run/Walk announcement featuring group photo of participants in hotel lobby at 6:38 AM. 5K run/walk on April 17, 2026, 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM in Philadelphia, PA.

Get ready for two great chances to connect at IAC26:

Opening Reception (April 15, 6PM) - kick-off & connections

Polar Bear Run/Walk (April 17, 7AM) - 5K through Philly, all levels welcome

See you there!

IAC26 Karaoke Night event announcement. Community sing-along and performance on April 17, 2026, 7:00 PM in Philadelphia, PA. Open to all attendees regardless of experience.

Karaoke Night is back at IAC26!

Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 PM.

Get your playlist ready to sing your heart out or cheer on new friends🎤
Learn more: www.theiaconference.com/sessions/kar...

IAC26 last call for registration graphic. Text reads "Last chance to register before the conference" with conference dates April 14-18, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA and Register Today call-to-action button.

🚨 Last chance to register for IAC26!

The conference starts Tuesday, April 14. Workshops, talks, and the IA community gathering in Philadelphia for five days.

Sounds like a pretty good time.

Don't miss it! Register now: www.theiaconference.com/registration/

IAC26 Game Night event announcement. Friendly competition with community members on April 17, 2026, 7:00 PM in Philadelphia, PA. Games provided, attendees welcome to bring their own.

Game Night at IAC26! Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 PM.

Friendly competition. Games provided. BYOG if you want to share!

Register today to get in on the fun: www.theiaconference.com/registration/

IAC26 First-Timers Dinner announcement. Small dinner groups hosted by IA community veterans help newcomers connect before the conference begins. Wednesday, April 16, 2026, Philadelphia, PA.

New to IAC? Join us for First-Timers Dinners on Wednesday night!

Small groups with experienced community members at local restaurants. Make stories, connection, and good times a part of your first IAC experience.

Sign-up required: www.theiaconference.com/first-timers/

IAC26 registration reminder graphic. Text reads "We can't believe it's almost time for IAC!" with conference dates April 14-18, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA and Register Today call-to-action button.

🚨 IAC26 is almost here!

April 14-18 in Philadelphia. Workshops, talks, and the IA community all in one place.

Register today: www.theiaconference.com/registration/

Curious Squid sponsor announcement for IAC26. Curious Squid is a boutique design agency based in Washington, DC specializing in information architecture, UX strategy, and product design with a mission to make information systems accessible and empowering.

Big thanks to Curious Squid for sponsoring IAC26!

As an added bonus you ca use code curious50 for a discount on your IAC26 registration: www.theiaconference.com/registration/

Learn more about Curious Squid: www.curious-squid.com

Factor sponsor announcement for IAC26. Factor is a consulting firm helping Fortune 500 companies operate faster through information architecture, taxonomy, shared language, and workflow optimization for enterprise transformation.

Big thanks to Factor for being a IAC26 sponsor!

Factor helps Fortune 500 companies operate faster through IA, taxonomy, and shared language. Learn more here: factorfirm.com/our-firm/

Register for IAC26 today using factor50 for a discounted ticket!
www.theiaconference.com/registration/

DesignHammer sponsor announcement for IAC26. DesignHammer is a web strategy, design, development, analytics, and support firm based in North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, celebrating 25 years of custom and open-source solutions.

Huge thanks to DesignHammer for sponsoring IAC26 and building our new website!

25 years of web strategy, design, and development. Use code DH50 for a discount on registration.

Learn more about DesignHammer: designhammer.com

Making Sense of the Mess with Abby Covert: Information Architecture, Community, and Redefining Success Podcast Episode · Lift Up Connections: Reimagining Life, Growth, and Reinvention Together · March 26 · 33m

Listen to the full episode here:

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7cQu...

YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_iC...

🚨 New podcast: @cperfetti.bsky.social talks with Abby Covert about stepping away from tech, redefining success, and building community.

Credit (and another huge shout-out) to Lift Up Connections for the episode and clip! Learn more at: liftupconnections.com

Additional hotel rooms available for IAC26 at Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District. Conference rate of $125 per night. Hotel located across from Arch Street Meeting House. Philadelphia, PA.

10 more rooms just opened at the IAC26 hotel! Book a stay at the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District at $125/night.

Across from Arch Street Meeting House, walking distance to Independence Hall and more.

Learn more: www.theiaconference.com/registration/