AIDA 5

Information Architecture as an Academic Discipline

Visualization – Structures, Tools, Interpretations

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University
of the National Education Commission in Krakow

June 11-12, 2026

Where, when and for whom?

University of the Commission of National Education in Krakow

June 11-12, 2026.

We invite:

  • representatives of academic institutes and centres offering courses, specialisations and programmes in information architecture, usability, visual communication and information design, including user experience (UX) design,
  • experts in information visualisation, specialists in data visualisation, graphic designers and data researchers,
  • representatives of companies designing UX/HCI websites and information systems, employees of interactive agencies and start-up creators,
  • undergraduate and postgraduate students in fields related to the conference topics,
  • as well as anyone interested in the theory and practice of information visualisation.

Please note: The conference will also be available online!

Subject matter

  • research in the field of information architecture, information visualisation and UX,
  • visual perception of information, semiotics and cognitive determinants of information reception,
  • visual storytelling and data-driven narratives,
  • visualisation tools in information and search systems,
  • artificial intelligence in the generation and interpretation of visualisations,
  • information accessibility and inclusive design,
  • user behaviour and user experience,
  • design and analytical skills of an information architect,
  • teaching information architecture, with particular emphasis on visual communication.

We also encourage you to submit abstracts and posters/infographics on other topics related to information visualisation and information space design.

Fees and deadlines

Costs of participation:

  • STANDARD – 500 PLN
  • ON-LINE – 300 PLN
  • UKEN STANDARD EMPLOYEE – 300 PLN
  • STUDENT STANDARD – 300 PLN
  • ON-LINE STUDENT – 100 PLN

Dates:

  • Submission of proposals for speeches and posters: 15 April 2026
  • Information on approval of the speech: 30 April 2026
  • Registration for participation in the conference and payment of the conference fee: May 31, 2026

Sponsors

Feel free to contact us!

Contact:

dr Bożena Jaskowska bozena.jaskowska(at)uken.krakow.pl

Contact

Organizing Committee

  • Bożena Jaskowska, PhD (Chair)
  • Stanisław Skórka, PhD
  • Piotr Andrusiewicz, PhD
  • Magdalena Koziak-Podsiadło, PhD
  • Weronika Gorajczyk, MA

Mailing address

Institute of Information Sciences
University of the Commission of National Education in Krakow
Podchorążych 2
30-084 Krakow
aida@uken.krakow.pl

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