> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.iainstitute.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.iainstitute.org/news/the-launch-of-the-asilomar-institute-for-information-architecture.md). # The Launch of the Asilomar Institute for Information Architecture November 3 2002 November 4, 2002 -- Information architects from across the world today announced the launch of the Asilomar Institute for Information Architecture (AIfIA). The leadership of AIfIA includes expert practitioners, teachers, and authors from organizations including Yahoo!, AOL/TimeWarner, IBM, Lucent Technologies, MasterCard International, Wells Fargo, Wachovia Corporation, Razorfish, Adaptive Path, the Transportation Security Administration, the University of North Carolina and the University of Texas. AIfIA is a non-profit volunteer organization that serves as a resource for organizations and individuals seeking to learn more about information architecture and its benefits, and assists information architects who wish to promote the field. Information architecture, the art and science of structuring and classifying information on web sites and intranets, is a growing field that is becoming increasingly important in the modern information age. "Information architecture leads to increased revenue, decreased development costs, more effective communication and successful web sites," said Christina Wodtke, AIfIA President and author of the book Information Architecture: Blueprints for the Web. "AIfIA will be a resource for those wishing to learn more about information architecture, whether they're exploring its benefits for the first time or they're experienced professionals sharing tricks of the trade with their peers." For information about AIfIA and information architecture go to [www.aifia.org](http://www.aifia.org/), or contact our \\\\ //-->\ . [Download](http://aifia.org/news/press/AIfIA_launch_pressrelease.pdf) a PDF of this announcement. #### Recent News Sep 17 2019 #### [Dissolution of the IAI as a legal Entity](https://www.iainstitute.org/news/dissolution-iai-legal-entity) Sent via email to all active members (and those 30 days past due). As promised, we are writing today to announce our decision about the future of the IA Institute. Before we get there, we would like to thank you. The support we have received over the last 17... Jan 26 2019 #### [Letter to the Membership of the Information Architecture Institute on Matters Surrounding IAC 2019](https://www.iainstitute.org/news/letter-membership-information-architecture-institute-matters-surrounding-iac-2019) Greetings, As you may, or may not, know the Information Architecture Institute has recently been called out publicly for a Board decision relating to the handling of a Code of Conduct violation reported at IA Summit 2018 in Chicago. There have been some disturbing accusations made in... Dec 18 2018 #### [Wear Your Support for World IA Day 2019](https://www.iainstitute.org/news/wear-your-support-world-ia-day-2019) All funds will support World IA Day 2019 worldwide organizations Buy this great shirt to support Wear your support for World Information Architecture Day 2019 and its theme Design for a Difference . As designers, we are responsible for creating worlds of experiences, environments,... #### Related News Feb 11 2016 #### [We Have a New Website!](https://www.iainstitute.org/news/we-have-new-website) After months of hard work, we are delighted to officially announce our new IA Institute website. We approached this daunting task with a phased approach to release the front-end initially and then jump into the future phases for the membership, mentor and library experience. The previous site is... Nov 12 2014 #### [Have you heard? We're Rebuilding IAI!](https://www.iainstitute.org/news/have-you-heard-were-rebuilding-iai) Our site's a mess. Take a look around. It's scary. But, we have a plan! We have this crazy idea. The audacious goal of having all of our technology on one platform. Everything talking to everything else. Websites and applications living together. We want to create a community of... Mar 20 2014 #### [IA Institute Newsletter - #9.02 2014](https://www.iainstitute.org/news/ia-institute-newsletter-902-2014) The Information Architecture Institute (IAI) Newsletter features the latest news about IAI and our partners. Also, there's a brief list of events with discounts for members and job postings at the end, so read on! A request from the new board of directors: As the new board...