Twin Cities 2024

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Join us for an engaging day of exploration and inspiration at our local celebration of World Information Architecture Day 2024, under the global theme of "CONTEXT." This free event is geared toward all levels of experienced information architects, experience designers, and curious enthusiasts.

Date and time

Date: Saturday, March 2

Time: 9am – 2:30pm

Location

Twin Cities World IA Day at Minneapolis Central Library 300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 in the Pohlad Auditorium Saturday, March 2, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Underground parking is available, enter on 4th street. Parking ramp hours are from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Map + Directions MetroTransit

Admission: Free! All are welcome!

Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided.

A Special Thank You to our Sponsors

Platinum: Digital Accessibility by WeCo

Gold: Crux Collaborative

Bronze: Prime Digital Academy

What to Expect

This year, we're diving deep into how context shapes communication, understanding, and decision-making. Context is the invisible thread that connects ideas, emotions, and values, influencing how we perceive and interact with the world around us. As we navigate through the realms of digital and physical spaces, understanding context becomes pivotal in creating meaningful experiences and solutions.

Engaging Talks & Workshops: Hear from leading experts and practitioners about the latest trends and insights in information architecture and experience design.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals, make new friends, and share your experiences in an open and welcoming environment.
Book Exchange: Bring an IA / UX book from your personal collection to trade at the event!

Agenda

9:00am | Check-in
9:30am | Kick off!
10:00am | The UX of AI: Design the Future
- McLean Donnelly, Professor of Design
10:40am | Designing for Communication Contexts
- Abby Bajuniemi, UX Research Leader
11:20am | AI, Accessibility and Users with Disabilities
- Panel:
  - Lynn Wehrman, CEO Digital Accessibility by WeCo
  - Maureen Pranghofer, Lead Accessibility Tester
  - Ken Rodgers, User Consultant, former Disability Programs Coordinator for the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation
12:15pm | Navigating the ER Context; the Power of Designing "with" Not "for"
- Kimberly Herrema, Sav Mirashi, Shawn Merrill; Service Designers
1:00pm | Understanding Context: Crafting Inclusive Designs through Liberatory Thinking and Identity Mapping
- Aimee Vue, Senior Consultant, Strategy & Research
1:50pm Building an Inclusive Research Practice
- Lori Baker, UX Leader / Strategist / Trainer