Akron 2026

Join us for World IA Day Akron 2026!

Save Your Spot for World IA Day

World IA Day 2026 will take place in Akron on Friday, March 6th, 2026.

Breakfast and lunch are included, as well as breaks and opportunities for networking with the local tech & design community.

We’re planning a full day of speakers and activities — check back here for the schedule of events. This year’s global theme is Designing for Meaning. Learn more about the global event at worldiaday.org.

Registration is open

Seats are filling fast for WIAD26: Register now and save your spot!

Location

Goodyear Heights Lodge – West Room 2077 Newton Street Akron, OH 44305

Directions to the lodge: Take I-76 east and exit at Gilchrist Road. Turn west (left) and go one block to State Route 91, (Canton Road). Go north (right) on Canton Road approximately 1⁄2 mile (second light) to Newton Street. Turn west (left) on Newton Street and go approximately 1⁄2 mile to the park entrance on the right.

Schedule

9:45 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday, March 6th, 2026. 9:45 – 10:15 – Registration and Breakfast 10:15 – 10:30 – Welcome/Announcements

10:30 – 11:00 – Selena BryantTaxonomy as the Human Anchor in AI Systems11:00 – 11:15 – Break 11:15 – 11:45 – Stephen MorrisseyDesigning Your Design Process 11:45 – 12:00 – Break 12:00 – 12:30 – Anne GuzziFrom Rows to Relationships: How Graph Thinking Expands UX Possibilities 12:30 – 1:45 – Lunch1:45 – 2:00 – Announcements/Giveaways 2:00 – 3:00 – RJ ThompsonThe Architecture of Belonging: How a Small Community Designs for Meaning 3:00 – 3:15 Break 3:15 – 3:45 – James WarnkenHow Individuals and Organizations Are Using AI To Unlock Accessibility

We are planning our celebration! If you would like to volunteer or sponsor, please get in touch.