2017 IA Summit - Theme: Designing for Humans

Date: 

Wed - Sun, Mar 22 to Mar 26, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Location: 

Hyatt Regency Vancouver, 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6C 2R7

IA, meet AI.

Information Architects have always recognized the essential role of the user. To be successful, IA must work for people. But as artificial intelligence and machine learning increase in power and prevalence, how can we ensure that technology serves human needs, and not the other way around? This year’s theme, Designing for Humans will bring multi-faceted discussions to the Summit around topics such as human-centered design, ethics in technology, and how to reconcile the presence of artificial intelligence with the real needs and experiences of people.

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