A Year of Insightful Conferences in East Africa

The coming year promises to be an exciting and enlightening period for professionals in East Africa as a series of conferences unfold, each dedicated to advancing knowledge and strategies in the realm of information management. From librarians and ICT managers to administrative officers and executives, here’s a glimpse of the conferences that will shape the discourse on records and information management in 2024:

1. 6th National Librarians Conference (19-23 Feb, Nakuru): Librarians from across the region converge in Nakuru to explore innovative approaches in the digital age, discussing the evolving role of libraries and the preservation of knowledge.
2. ICT & Records Managers Conference on Digitization (26 Feb – 1 Mar, Arusha): Arusha hosts ICT managers as they delve into the world of digitization, sharing insights on leveraging technology for efficient information management.
3. Annual Admin Officers & Executive Assistants Conference (3-8 Mar, Nakuru): Admin officers and executive assistants gather to enhance their skills, discussing best practices in records management, information security and digitization.
4. eGovernance Conference 2024 (13-14 Mar, Naivasha): Naivasha becomes the hub for discussions on the transformative impact of the digital era on governance in East Africa. The eGovernance Conference explores the limitless potential of electronic governance.
5. 3rd Parastatals Records Management Professionals Annual Conference (22-26 Apr, Nakuru): Records management professionals from parastatals convene to share expertise and insights, addressing the unique challenges faced in managing records within government entities.
6. East Africa CEOs Conference on Records & Information Management (23-25 Apr, Kinshasa): CEOs take center stage in Kinshasa, discussing the strategic importance of records and information management in driving organizational success.
7. 1st Nairobi Outsourced Business Records Storage Summit for BFSI (3 May, Nairobi): Nairobi hosts a summit focused on outsourced business records storage, particularly relevant for the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.
8. East Africa Conference on Data Protection (22-24 May, Mombasa): Mombasa becomes the epicenter for discussions on data protection, covering regulations, best practices, and the evolving landscape of safeguarding sensitive information.
9. 5th Digitization and EDMS Conference (24-28 June, Nakuru): Nakuru hosts the 5th edition of the Digitization and EDMS Conference, where experts explore the latest trends and advancements in electronic document management systems.
10. 3rd Nairobi Records Management Conference (25 July, Nairobi): Nairobi witnesses another gathering of records management professionals, focusing on strategies to enhance efficiency, compliance, and the integration of technology.
11. 2024 ERP Summit (28-30 Aug, Naivasha): Naivasha hosts the ERP Summit, a platform for professionals to delve into Enterprise Resource Planning systems, optimizing business processes and data management.
12. East Africa Financial Records Management Conference (4-6 Sep, Kigali): Kigali becomes the venue for financial experts to discuss the unique records management challenges faced by the sector and explore solutions for effective data governance.
13. 5th Sacco Records and Information Management Conference (18-19 Sep, Nairobi): Nairobi welcomes professionals from the SACCO sector to delve into records and information management strategies tailored to the cooperative movement.
14. 7th RIMEA Annual Records Management Conference (4-8 Nov, Mombasa): Mombasa hosts the 7th RIMEA Annual Records Management Conference, bringing together a diverse range of experts to share insights and innovations in the field.
15. Entebbe International Information Management Conference (3-6 Dec, Entebbe): The year concludes with the Entebbe International Information Management Conference, providing a platform for international collaboration and knowledge exchange.

As we look forward to these conferences, they promise to be not only informative but also pivotal in shaping the trajectory of records and information management in East Africa. Stay tuned for updates, insights, and highlights from these thought-provoking events. The future of information management is taking shape, and these conferences are at the forefront of that transformation.

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