A Local IA Group is any consistently coordinated, regional gathering where people discuss topics related to information architecture. Local IA Group meetings may be held in a variety of formats and can range in size, frequency and level of formality. Some gatherings, like an IA Cocktail Hour or IA Salon, may be just a casual get-together where interested people show up at a specified location as their schedule permits. Others may involve a more formal meeting with an arranged guest speaker or presentation. All kinds of local IA Groups can be beneficial for networking, sharing specific IA problems or concerns or just fostering a greater sense of community.
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Local IA Groups have been started by people in many communities around the world. You don't have to be an IA guru to start your own group; all it takes is a little time and an interest in discussing IA related topics.
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