Takeaways from ARMA International's #InfoNext2024 Conference

The ARMA InfoNEXT has long been the melting pot for the brightest minds in information management and governance, and the 2024 edition this past week in beautiful Palm Springs CA has once again elevated the discourse to new heights. From the halls amplified with pioneering thoughts to the engaging collaborative spirit, the event offered profound insights into the tapestry of governing information in our digitized age.

Revolutionizing Information Governance with AI and ML

The conference agenda was dominated by the boundless potentials of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) within our industry. The discussions transcended theoretical applications, plunging into real-world implications and strategies poised to usher in a new era of efficiency and intelligence for information governance.

The mention of the EU's new AI Act was a pivotal point of interest—specifically, a session delivered by filerskeepers own Wanne Pemmelaar described the ramifications of its 25+ different record retention rules, which presents a meticulous framework shaping the deployment of AI across various data-sensitive sectors. The forum underscored the need for a robust understanding and meticulous adoption, ensuring that our approaches are both innovative and compliant.

Data Privacy and Security at the Forefront

In an age where data breaches are as common as they are disastrous, the conference encapsulated the collective urgency felt by professionals. Sessions dedicated to privacy and security measures doubled as crash courses, empowering attendees with actionable strategies and best practices to fortify their data against breaches and stay ahead in the compliance curve.

The Power of Community

Beyond the learning, #InfoNext2024 was also about human connections. Opportunities abounded for networking, spearheading formidable collaborations and delivering an eclectic array of solutions right at our fingertips. The event made it clear that shared experiences and expertise are invaluable assets, and bonding over these can lead to groundbreaking partnerships between practitioners, solution providers and consultants.

Envisioning the Future of Information Governance

Presenters from around the globe painted a vivid picture of what lies ahead for our field. The consistent theme? Adaptability and a commitment to perpetual learning. In a sphere that is continuously evolving, our ability to keep pace determines not only personal growth but also the advancement of information governance as a discipline.

A Reflection and Call to Action

A special thanks to all the speakers Kay Firth-Butterfield Mark Diamond Morgan Attias Omero B. Kris Brown Laurie Carpenter, CRM, IGP Natausha A. Wilson, Esq. Teresa Drabenstadt Jeffrey Dunning Lewis S. Eisen, JD CIP Philip Favro Allison Goddard Michael Haley John Isaza, Esq., FAI Angee Kerns Michael Landau Antonio Maio Brent Martindale Wendy McLain, CRM Wanne Pemmelaar David Quackenbush Maribel Rivera ?? of Privacy, K Royal, JD, PhD Erin Rubenstein JD MPH CISSP Aaron Ryssemus Sarah Sargent Jeffrey Sharer David Shonka James Sommermann Carol Stainbrook Jason C. Stearns, FAI, CRM, IGP, CIPP-US, CIPM Kurt Thies Martin Tully George Tziahanas Kaan Volkan Lisa Weakley, IGP óskar Tór Tráinsson Darron Dickinson Seth Williams Mike Salvarezza Nathan Hughes your sessions were amazing. How amazing? Well, the word cloud attached to this post was created based on the titles of each session at #InfoNext2024!

Thank you business partners Access | Information Management Annex.com Archive360 filerskeepers FiT Gimmal Preservica RecordPoint Valora Technologies Vital Records Control (VRC) ZL Tech

Whether you were a speaker, business partner or attendee who joined the ranks at #InfoNext2024, we leave this platform open for reflection and sharing. What was your driving takeaway from the conference? I encourage you to comment below, fostering a community dialogue that extends the knowledge exchange beyond the conference walls.

In the interim, hold tight to the lessons learned, the contacts made, and the visions shared. The intermingling of innovation, compliance, and collegial exchange at ARMA InfoNEXT has set in motion a year of advancement and transformation we are all bound to benefit from.

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The ARMA International InfoNext Conference may have concluded, but the dialogue is just beginning. Share your key takeaways, ideas, or questions in the comments—and together, we'll continue to sculpt the future of information governance. #InfoNext2024 #InformationManagement #InfoGov #AI #DataPrivacy #Networking #ContinuousLearning