2026 Executive Support Professionals Conferences
Empowering Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, and Executive Secretaries
Records and Information Management East Africa (RIMEA) is excited to present the 2026 Executive Support Professionals Conference Series—a series aimed at providing Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Executive Secretaries, and other Executive Support Professionals with the necessary digital proficiencies, governance skills, and strategic abilities sought in today’s rapidly changing executive environment.
Spanning topics from Data Protection to AI Automation, Knowledge Management to Executive Documentation Excellence, the 2026 conferences will deliver innovative knowledge and valuable insights tailored for contemporary administrative and executive support positions.
Conference Registration Fee: USD 850 per attendee
(Covers conferencing, meals, refreshments, and an excursion) Participants will cater for their own accommodation, VISA, and ground transport.
RSVP for Conference Invitations as well as to coordinate with the Conference Secretariat: conference@rimeastafrica.org, Telegram: +254721490862, +254770694598
19–23 January 2026 | Naivasha, Kenya: Executive Support Professionals Conference on Data Privacy
Theme: “Data Privacy Competence for the Modern Executive Office”
As organizations enhance their compliance strategies, Executive Support Professionals are emerging as crucial protectors of confidential data. We delve into the fundamentals of data safeguarding, dealing with personal information in leadership settings, controlling privacy risks, and grasping the changing privacy frameworks across countries and globally.
The Conference aims to build their confidence in assisting Data Protection Officers, executives, and organizational groups with privacy-conscious choices.
9–13 March 2026 | Kisumu, Kenya: Executive Support Professionals Conference on Digitization and eRecords Management
Theme: “Driving Digital Transformation Through Digitization & e-Records Management”
Digitization is now at the heart of efficiency in executive offices.
This conference introduces participants to eRecords systems management, workflow automation, metadata standards, electronic filing, and paperless office strategies.
Executive Support Professionals will learn practical techniques for improving information flow and enabling smarter, faster executive decision-making.
18–22 May 2026 | Diani, Kenya: Executive Support Professionals Conference on Information Security Management
Theme: “Strengthening the Executive Office with Information Security Practices”
Cyber and information security threats continue to target executive offices due to their access to sensitive corporate data.
This Conference equips participants with essential knowledge in information security controls, secure communication, password and identity management, email security, and supporting secure digital practices.
The event empowers ESPs to become the first line of defense in executive information ecosystems.
6–10 July 2026 | Mombasa, Kenya: Executive Support Professionals Conference on AI Tools, Smart Automation & Executive Office Productivity
Theme: “AI Tools, Smart Automation & Productivity for the Future Executive Office”
AI has become central to administrative work.
This conference showcases practical AI assistants, automation dashboards, scheduling tools, digital meeting management, smart document workflow solutions, and productivity frameworks tailored for Executive Support Professionals.
Majorly on how to transform the executive office into a high-performance, technology-driven environment.
14–18 September 2026 | Malindi, Kenya: Executive Support Professionals Conference on Knowledge Management
Theme: “Knowledge Management for High-Impact Executive Support Roles”
Executive offices generate huge knowledge assets—reports, insights, communications, and strategic documentation.
We explore knowledge capture, organization, retrieval, and sharing, equipping ESPs to support corporate memory and continuity.
How about building knowledge hubs and creating value through structured information flow.
26–30 October 2026 | Naivasha, Kenya: Executive Support Professionals Conference on Information Technology
Theme: “IT Skills for a Smarter, Digitally Enabled Executive Office”
This conference equips Executive Support Professionals with essential IT competencies needed in today’s technology-driven workplace. Participants will explore digital tools, cloud platforms, secure communication practices, collaboration technologies, and basic cybersecurity skills. This strengthens the ESP’s role in supporting digital operations and ensuring efficient, tech-enabled executive productivity.
7–11 December 2026 | Machakos, Kenya: Executive Support Professionals Conference on Executive Documentation & Digital Communication
Theme: “Excellence in Executive Documentation & Digital Communication”
Accurate, polished communication defines the executive office.
This conference covers executive writing, digital communication etiquette, briefing preparation, high-level correspondence, document governance, and presentation preparation.
You leave with refined documentation skills that elevate executive visibility and communication impact.
