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## Welcome to World IA Day Des Moines

Whether you're a student exploring UX, a seasoned professional, or simply curious about how information architecture shapes digital experiences, World Information Architecture Day brings together designers, content strategists, developers, and educators from across Iowa.\
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Features Speakers:

**Kayla and Ryan** - Increase Alignment, Reduce Rework, & Boost Efficiency with OOUX

**Cindy Rhodes** - The Map Collective: 
5 Maps to Navigate Chaos

**Keith Kmet** - Understanding journey management

**Valerie Downs** - AI for IA - Interactive prototypes for deeper insights\
\ <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-ia-day-2026-tickets-1981075084908" class="button primary" data-icon="tickets">Reserve your Free tickets</a>

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### 📅 World IA Day 2026 - March 7, 2026

World IA Day is returning to Des Moines! Join us on March 7, 2026, for a day of learning, connection, and community building. Des Moines hasn't had a World IA Day event in years, and it's time to rekindle that spark.&#x20;

<a href="/pages/CbV1NagJyLcqlzGBn4Ou" class="button secondary" data-icon="arrow-right">Learn about Des Moines 2026</a>&#x20;

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### Event history highlights

* **2026:** World IA Day returns to Des Moines
* **2014:** First World IA Day in Des Moines

[View our complete event history](/events/all-events.md) →

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### :e-mail: Contact & connect

**General inquiries:** <desmoines@worldiaday.org>

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*World IA Day Des Moines is part of the global World Information Architecture Day celebration.* [*Learn more about World IA Day worldwide*](https://www.information-architecture.world/worldiaday) *→*


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