We invite Records and Information Management Professionals, Students, Academicians and Industry Statekolders for the Annual RIMEA 5 Day Conference where we discuss all matters Records and Information Management. We look at current status of the industry, the immediate needs, future trends as well as opportunities available to you the professional, the new graduants as well as the career needs as you progress.

This 7th Conference presents us an opportunity to disucss the power of compliance in organizations and the core part played by Records and Information Unit to strengthen that and Governance.

This Conference is Co-hosted by:

1. informationassetsworld.com
2. Africa Center for Governance and Information Management
3. East Africa Digitization and EDMS Experts Network
4. Africa Center for Records and Information Management

Day 1: Essentials of Records & Information Management
Presentation 1: Legal and Regulatory Framework: Understanding relevant laws and regulations governing records management.

Presentation 2: RIM Standards and Best Practices: Exploring international standards and best practices in the field.

Presentation 3: Developing a RIM Policy: Creating a comprehensive RIM policy tailored to your organization’s needs.

Day 2: Records Lifecycle Management

Presentation 4: Storage and Preservation: Effective storage strategies for both physical and electronic records.

Presentation 5: Disposal and Retention: Developing retention schedules and implementing secure disposal methods.

**Vendor Presentation on Outsourced Records Management Storage and Archiving

Day 3: Technology in RIM

Presentation 6: Digital Transformation: Embracing digital technologies for efficient RIM.

Presentation 7: Document Management Systems (DMS): Selecting and implementing the right DMS for your organization.

Presentation 8: Data Governance and Privacy: Protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

**Vendor Presentation on Digitization and EDMS Solutions

Day 4: RIM and Business Processes

Presentation 9: Integrating RIM into Business Processes: Aligning RIM practices with core business activities.

Presentation 10: Knowledge Management: Leveraging records to capture and share organizational knowledge.

Presentation 11: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Ensuring the protection of critical records in case of emergencies.

Day 5: Advanced Topics in RIM

Presentation 12: Information Security: Implementing measures to safeguard sensitive information.

Presentation 13: Electronic Records Management (ERM): Best practices for managing electronic records.

Presentation 14: Big Data and RIM: Handling large volumes of unstructured data.

The Conference Secretariat shall manage the conference.

Conference Management, Sales and Logistics shall be managed by Martha Wanjiru. You can reach her via martha@rimeastafrica.org, +254782884818

The Conference Chairperson for 2025 shall remain Ms. Charity Kimwama and can be reached via charity@rimeastafrica.org

The conference fee is Ksh. 77,720 per person. This includes conferencing, daytime meals, refreshments, and handbooks. 

**Participants should organize own transport, accommodation, VISA and Insurance for the conference.

NB
– Participants from Education Institutions get 15% discount.
– Students (Current) shall get a 60% discount.
– Previous Conference Attendees of our (1st to 6th Conference) get 25% discount.

To reserve a slot at the Conference, kindly reach out to the Secretariat for Invitation as well as Payment Details.

To ensure efficiency, please organize to ensure payment has been received before or at the Start of the Conference.