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DESCRIPTION: Theme 2026: Designing for Meaning \n\n Information architects 
 design for meaning in everything we create. We intentionally shape how peo
 ple understand and navigate systems\, ensuring our structures create meani
 ngful experiences rather than confusion. \n\n Meaning is what transforms d
 ata into knowledge. It helps people make sense of complexity and find what
  they need. As information architects\, we design structures that create m
 eaning. We organize content so people can understand it. We build systems 
 that connect users to the information that matters to them. \n\n   \n\n Wo
 rkshop: \n\n FRI\, 6.March 2026 12:30-17:00 \n\n «Learn Visual Thinking T
 echniques to Make Sense of Complexity»\nby Michelle Geerlings and Bob van
  Putten \n\n In a world of growing complexity\, leaders and professionals 
 are expected to make sense of information quickly\, align diverse perspect
 ives\, and make confident decisions.\nThis interactive workshop explores h
 ow visual thinking can become a powerful tool for navigating complexity\, 
 strengthening collaboration\, and creating shared understanding. Led by vi
 sual strategists Michelle Geerlings and Bob van Putten\, the session combi
 nes real-world examples from innovation\, strategy\, and change-making wit
 h hands-on exercises that show how simple drawings and visual frameworks c
 an unlock clearer thinking and better conversations.\n  \n\n Talks: \n\n S
 AT\, 7.March 2026 12:00-17:00 \n\n \n «Co-creating meaning through visual
 isation: leading insights gained in 13 years of visual thinking projects»
  by Michelle Geerlings &amp\; Bob van Putten \n \n\n  \n* «Sustainable UX
  Design - Transforming the UX design process seamlessly integrating sustai
 nability into every design decision» by Andrin Bühler \n\n  \n* «Good a
 ccessibility will open doors that the best technology cannot» by Claudio 
 Zeni &amp\; Stefan Barac \n\n  \n* «The value of design and creativity in
  innovation» by Felix Högner \n\n  \n* «Structuring Discovery: How Indo
 or Navigation Transforms Museum Visits into Meaningful Journeys»by Floria
 n Wille \n\n  \n* «Enterprise UX: Designing for the Expert User» by Raph
 ael Reber &amp\; Stephan Hartmann \n\n  \nCheck out the program\, abstract
 s and speaker details: https://zurich.worldiaday.ch/ \n\n Sponsors: \n\n W
 e sincerely thank our sponsors for supporting our mission and making the a
 nnual conference possible! \n\n Presenting Sponsors: \n\n \n Puzzle ITC \n
  Zeix AG \n \n\n Silver Sponsors: \n\n \n Liip \n OST - Ostschweizter Fach
 hochschule \n \n\n Bronze Sponsors: \n\n \n Zeilenwerk \n Testing Time \n 
 Interactive Things \n Dreipol \n \n\n  \n  \n\n \n ## Conference on Saturd
 ay is SOLD OUT. \n\n The tickets for the conference on Saturday are sold o
 ut. But\, you can join us at the workshop on FRI afternoon. We are looking
  forward to meeting you there. \n \n
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LOCATION:Office Puzzle ITC\, Hönggerstrasse 65\, 8037 Zürich
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SUMMARY:World IA Day 2026
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URL;VALUE=URI:https://ti.to/wiadswitzerland/wiad2026
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