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Ladies that UX Atlanta: World IA Day: Partnership Event
February 18, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
$10What is World IA Day?
Agenda:
10:00 – 10:20 Registration & Networking
10:20 – 10:25 Welcome from Co-Chairs: Rebecca Rusk & Klemens Wengert
10:25 – 11:40 Information Architecture in Action Lightening Talks
- Brian Anderson – Cox Communications
- Su Cox – SapientRazorfish
- Colleen Jones – Content Science
- Melissa Craddock – AT&T
- Josh Teague – Full Story
- Rich Goidel – Dangerous Kitchen
11:40 – 12:10 Key Note Andrew Hinton, State Farm
12:10 – 12:55 Student Panel AR/VR Information Architecture
Moderator: Jasmine Hentschel – Thrive
Georgia Institute of Technology Students: Amit Garg, Joshua A Fisher, Annick Huber, Tica (Man-Hsin) Lin, Sarthak Ghosh
12:55 – 1:20 Lunch
1:20 – 2:40 Mentoring & Conversations – 3 Topics – Career, Design, Information Architecture Process. 2 back-to-back sessions plus networking. At the event, registered attendess can pick two topics and will work in groups with industry-leading mentors and facilitators.
Mentors include:
- Brian Anderson – Cox Communications
- Lisa McMichael – Perficient Digital
- Lauren Langley – Salesloft
- Diane Deseta – Manheim
- Matthew Miller – NextGen Healthcare
- J Cornelius – Nine Labs
- Jenny Sun – Field
- Colleen Jones – Content Science
- Josh Teague – Full Story
- Astrid Paris – Launch Interactive
- Cleo Henderson – coStar Group
- Jenn Downs – Points of Light
- Jeremy Dejiacomo – VMware
- Sophia Voychehovski – Rewired
- Sarah Eiring – Look Listen
- Tim Van Meter – SapientRazorfish
- Mandy Cornwell – VMware
2:40 – 3:00 Raffle – Raffle (free) supported by Global WIAD Sponsors & Local Sponsors. We have IA books, software licenses, a Google Home, and much more! (Must be present to win)
Thanks to our ATL Sponsors! General Assembly, Perficient Digital, Sync, Thrive, SapientRazorfish, State Farm, VM Ware, and Tek Systems! For Global Sponsors see: http://2017.worldiaday.org
We are a community of like-minded professionals and enthusiasts who share the common goal of practicing, learning, teaching and shaping the future of information architecture. We share our thoughts, ideas, and work within an open and welcoming environment. The content created as a result of our celebration is available to everyone and we invite conversation around the work we are doing.
Is registration to this event required?
Registration to the event is required. Registration list and email addresses may be shared with local sponsors for attendance purposes.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
You are responsible for paying for parking at Ponce City Market or you can use a transportation alternative. Do not park in nearby business lots because you may get a ticket or a boot. We do not have parking discount codes. More info here: http://www.poncecitymarket.com/parking/
PCM is easily accessible from the Beltline for walking/riding bikes and free bike valet is available onsite. See http://www.itsmarta.com/ for bus routes.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions or find out about sponsorships?
Send questions to WIADatl@gmail.com
Tickets are non-refundable after February 1, 2017