Conference News

Come to Nanaimo in 2012

The annual ARMA Canada conference provides an opportunity for RIM professionals to expand their knowledge, meet with exhibitors, and network with their peers. Average attendance at an ARMA Canada conference continues to grow and we anticipate more than 300 delegates from a variety of professional backgrounds/levels at the 2012 conference. Conference delegates typically work in a wide variety of industries including government, not-for-profit entities, and the private sector.

If you have questions about the education program at the 2012 ARMA Canada conference, please contact the ARMA Canada Director of Program: Sheila Taylor, CRM

The 2012 ARMA Canada Conference also provides a wide variety of exhibition and sponsorship opportunities. To learn more, please contact the ARMA Canada Director of Marketing and Communications: Holly Osborne

Picturesque Nanaimo is located on Vancouver Island. With breathtaking views, exciting attractions, and friendly people, Nanaimo is the premier gateway to Vancouver Island. For more information about Nanaimo, please visit Tourism Nanaimo. More information about Vancouver Island is available on their website.

Highlights

Keynote Speaker Spotlight on..
Sunday keynote
Is Your Head in the Clouds?

Kelly Friedman
Partner, Davis LLP

Cloud computing is a technology that allows users to access and use shared data and computing services over a network, typically, the Internet. The use of clouds to store organizational records is extremely widespread. Cloud computing presents many benefits, but also risks and challenges. read more...


Monday keynote
The Intersection and Synergies of RIM, Privacy and Information Access

Elizabeth Denham
Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia

The digital age has revolutionized how we think about and manage information. In this increasingly virtual world, citizens and consumers expect open and direct access to information.
read more...

Announcing the 2012 ARMA Canada Conference program!

The 2012 conference program features two keynote presentations and more than 55 education sessions – case studies, lectures, poster sessions, workshops and one panel. New this year, the 2012 conference program includes:

  • The Canadian debut of the Emmett Leahy Presentation Program (a role play on C-level presentations by several recent winners of the Emmett Leahy Award)
  • Five poster sessions by recent recipients of ARMA International Educational Foundation (AIEF) scholarships
  • One session based on the findings of a research study funded by the AIEF (the impacts of social networks on RIM) and one session about an in-progress study funded by the AIEF (an assessment of RIM and peer-reviewed journals)
  • Five sessions pertaining to RIM in First Nations communities and organizations in support of ARMA Canada Region’s partnership with the First Nations Public Service Secretariat to build capacity in First Nations communities
  • A panel discussion on digital records forensics For more information on the 2012 conference program, please visit the Education section of the website.

Why Attend?

What's In It For You?
  • Learn first hand from industry experts
  • Keep up to date on new and emerging technologies
  • Create a professional network and connect with vendors
  • Get immediate answers and solutions to issues within your organization
  • Talk with others who are using or considering a product or service you are researching
  • Identify talking points to communicate more effectively with stakeholders and vendors
  • Discover new products that can decrease expense and increase revenue
  • See the latest in technology
  • Visit all your vendors in one location
  • Get answers directly from vendors on the exhibition floor
  • Do some comparison shopping

 

Your Invitation

Bernita Cogswell, Region ManagerPlease join us in Nanaimo, British Columbia in June 2012. This conference is a fantastic opportunity to participate in a variety of quality educational sessions; explore the exhibit area to seek out best practices, and technology tools; and network with others in your industry.

ARMA Canada has been providing educational conferences for 30 years. We are certain that attending our conference will enhance your knowledge and sharpen your skills to successfully meet the challenges of the increasingly complex records and information management field.

Bernita Cogswell, Region Manager
ARMA Canada Region