World Information Architecture Day 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the timezone for the schedule?

The event schedule should be localized to your browser's timezone.

How will I access the virtual event?

We will email you the access links about 72 hours before the global event starts on 5 March. Email reminders will also be sent 30 minutes before the hub opens on 4 March 23:30 UTC.

We are using a community platform called Vito. It is a privacy-first platform with many built-in features for respecting the safety of participants, allowing participants to engage as little or as much as they would like.

Your ticket enables you text-based chat on live-stream channels.

What do I need to access the virtual event?

You'll need a computer with a decent internet connection.

How do I join an event?

Events in the left navigation are grouped by status:

To join a live event, select the event and then select the live-channel on the top-right corner of the page.

Will I be able to ask questions and interact with speakers?

Yes, for locations that are livestreaming. We'll do our best to make sure your questions and comments are addressed by speakers -- either live during the session or afterwards via comments in the discussion.

Other local events will be formatted and designed in their own manner.

Will the talks at the event be recorded?

The recordings of the livestreams will be available to registered attendees for one year on this conference platform. Where possible, you'll also have access to transcripts, presentation decks, and other event-related materials.

After the event, we'll need volunteers to help with video production and translation to make the videos publicly available as part of the WIAD Content Collection. Interested? Let us know.

What should I do if I need live captioning?

Pre-recorded content for the global keynote will have English captions and subtitles in as many languages as we can. Live captioning during the Q&A may be possible with automatic captioning, but