The Institute of Information Sciences of the University of the National Education Commission invites you to participate in the 5th edition of the conference Information Architecture as an Academic Discipline – “Information visualisation – structures, tools, interpretations”.
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.
Keynote speakers
Jasiek Krzysztofiak
Information designer and art editor at Nature magazine, London.Information designer and art editor at Nature magazine, London.
Monika Wałaszek
Head of the Małopolska Regional Research Centre at the University of Silesia in Kraków.
Dan Brown
An expert and consultant in information architecture and UX, a podcaster, and the founder of Curious Squid Design Lab.
Fees and deadlines
Costs of participation:
- STANDARD – 500 PLN
- ON-LINE – 300 PLN
- UKEN STANDARD EMPLOYEE – 300 PLN
- STUDENT & Ph.D. STUDENT STANDARD – 300 PLN
- ON-LINE STUDENT & Ph.D. STUDENT – 100 PLN
Dates:
- Submission of proposals for speeches and posters: May 10, 2026
- Information on approval of the speech: May 21, 2026
- Registration for participation in the conference and payment of the conference fee: May 31, 2026
Programme Council
- Dr Renata Frączek, (Professor at the University of the National Education Commission in Kraków) – Chair
- Prof. Barbara Sosińska-Kalata, PhD (University of Warsaw)
- Prof. Wiesław Babik, PhD (Jagiellonian University)
- Dr Anna Matysek (University of Silesia, Katowice)
- Dr Władysław Marek Kolasa, Professor at the University of the National Education Commission in Kraków
- Dr Iwona Pietrzkiewicz, Professor at the University of the National Education Commission in Kraków
- Dr Michał Rogoż, Professor at the University of the National Education Commission in Kraków
- Dr Stanisław Skórka (University of the National Education Commission in Kraków, AGH University of Science and Technology)
Sponsors
Feel free to contact us!
Contact:
dr Bożena Jaskowska bozena.jaskowska(at)uken.krakow.pl
Media partner
Honorary patronage
Contact
Organising Committee
- Dr Bożena Jaskowska (Chairwoman)
- Dr Stanisław Skórka
- Dr Piotr Andrusiewicz
- Dr Tomasz Korban
- Dr Magdalena Koziak-Podsiadło
- MA Weronika Gorajczyk (Secretariat)
- MS Kamil Kowalczyk (Secretariat)
Postal address
Instytut Nauk o Informacji
Uniwersytet Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie|
Podchorążych 2
30-084 Kraków
aida@uken.krakow.pl