8th Annual Records Management Professionals Conference to Convene in Nakuru

The Grand Winston Hotel in Nakuru City will host the 8th Annual Records Management Professionals in East Africa Conference from Monday, 13th October to Friday, 17th October 2025, bringing together experts from across the region to address the growing need for compliance and digital transformation in records and information management.

This year’s conference, themed “Compliance Enroute to Digitalization,” will explore how organizations can modernize their records management practices to keep pace with emerging regulations while leveraging technology to drive efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

The five-day event is expected to attract professionals in records management, ICT, governance, compliance, audit, and administration from across East Africa and beyond. Delegates will benefit from keynote addresses, expert panel discussions, and interactive sessions designed to equip them with tools and strategies for the future of digital information management.

Key Areas of Focus
The conference will highlight critical issues facing institutions in both public and private sectors, including:

• Ensuring compliance with emerging data protection and information governance laws.
• Transitioning from paper-based to secure digital systems.
• Addressing transition challenges in hybrid records environments.
• Aligning records management with data protection and privacy requirements.
• Safeguarding information assets against breaches and manipulation.
• Developing standards and best practices for digital records compliance.

Professionals interested in contributing to the knowledge exchange have been invited to submit abstracts for paper presentations by 30th September 2025 to conference@rimeastafrica.org.

Conference Benefits
Participants will earn 10 CPD (Continuous Professional Development) points, enhancing their professional growth and compliance knowledge. The registration fee is Ksh. 77,720 per participant, covering conference materials, daytime meals, refreshments, networking events, and a guided excursion. Discounts are available — 20% for members of the Records and Information Management Professionals in East Africa (RIMPEA) and 40% for interns and attachés.

Collaboration and Endorsements
The conference is organized in partnership with leading physical records storage firms, digitization service providers, regulatory authorities, and international platform InformationAssetsWorld.com, ensuring both quality and relevance for attendees.

For inquiries and RSVP, participants can contact training@rimeastafrica.org or call +254 721 490862 / +254 770 694598.