Conference Activities

Is this your first time at IAC? We would like to welcome you with a special First Timer event prior to the Welcome Reception. Hosts will be available for conversation and to share ideas  about how to make the most of your IAC experience.  We encourage you to sign up in advance so that we can be sure to have enough hosts and to help you maximize your time. However…

Let’s all [Re]connect as we kick off IAC22 at the Welcome Reception. Feel free to bring your own food and drink. Start up or join the conversations in our virtual conference space, Gather.  Volunteers will offer short guided tours of Gather so you may familiarize yourself with the space before talks begin on Thursday. Tours will be announced periodically throughout the reception and attendees are encouraged to join a tour

Wake up to conversation with friends old and new as you [re]connect before the opening keynote. We can't deliver the coffee, donuts, or drinks but we will be offering our conference space for browsing sponsor booths, getting technical support, or just socializing before the official kickoff of IAC22.

Join fellow registered IACers on Gather for Poster Night! Much like a science fair for IAs, you can interact with presenters as you browse the virtual poster hall of presentations on a diverse range of topics relevant and related to information architecture. Have one-on-one conversations, gather as a group and discuss, or simply soak in the content, all while you mingle with other attendees. Poster topics and presenters will be…

Join fellow IACers for friendly games on Gather as we play old favorites like Codenames and Spyfall and learn new ones. Hosts will be on hand to teach. Open tables will also be available for those who want to play something else while talking with friends old and new.  A complete list of hosted games will be posted in April but here are some examples of what to expect Spyfall…

Thanks to the generosity of Optimal Workshop we are excited to announce the IAC Grand Prix. Join us for an evening of online go kart racing, socializing, and fun on our custom designed course. Practice your Mario Kart skills to navigate obstacles, find secrets, and finish on the virtual podium.

Wake up to conversation with friends old and new as you [re]connect before the opening keynote. We can't deliver the coffee, donuts, or drinks but we will be offering our conference space for browsing sponsor booths, getting technical support, or [re]connecting with the friends you made yesterday.

Following the final keynote by Dana Chisnell we will [re]member the best parts of this year's conference and continue the conversation with an annual tradition. Five Minute Madness is an opportunity for anyone to share their highlights - whether this was your first time or you have been to every one. Five Minute Madness will run as long as people have something to share. Afterwards socialize in the Rooftop Lounge…

Stretch your legs with a walk, yoga, or something else before meeting for an AMA with Lou Rosenfeld, Peter Morville, and Jorge Arango for an hour of conversation. This event is open to all conference attendees with no prior registration required. The Ask Anything session will start at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT in the Outdoor Area.

Are you new to UX, making a career change, or need direction on future career steps? Meet with a group mentor for conversation and advice. Each host will work with four to five attendees for an hour of discussion. Attendance is free with a main conference ticket.

Are you new to UX, making a career change, or need direction on future career steps? Meet with a group mentor for conversation and advice. Each host will work with four to five attendees for an hour of discussion. Attendance is free with a main conference ticket.

Are you new to UX, making a career change, or need direction on future career steps? Meet with a group mentor for conversation and advice. Each host will work with four to five attendees for an hour of discussion. Attendance is free with a main conference ticket.

Have you ever wondered what goes into the planning of an IA conference? Join co-chairs Erin Malone, Nathan Rogers, Nelle Polansky, and Ren Pope for a conversation about the behind the scenes work that made IAC22 possible. Bring any questions you have about the process of choosing a theme, why we chose to go virtual, or other topics that you are curious about. We will meeting in the Auditorium space…

Sketchnotes can turn any meeting into a fun exercise in creativity. In this workshop-style salon, you will learn how to draw them yourself. Your guide will be professional illustrator and sketchnoter Zsofi Lang, and together we will combine theory and practice to come away with a different perspective on notetaking. Learn about how sketchnotes can help you retain information, get you energized and let you express your creative side. We…

Whether you have never used Airtable before or you are a seasoned Airtable professional, join IAC volunteers for an hour long panel discussion on how structured content can help you make sense of complicated messes. Our panel will offer an overview of our favorite features, case studies on using Airtable  for different workflows, and facilitate discussion around your questions. Afterwards we will be doing tours of Gather, our conference space,…