We are excited to announce the upcoming RIMPA Live 2024 Convention theme, "I'M The Next Wave: Leading the Future," reflecting our commitment to exploring evolving global standards in Information Management and staying ahead of the curve in this dynamic field.
Be the Navigator of Change. Be the Future of Information Management.
Presenting at RIMPA GLOBAL Live 2024 is an unparalleled opportunity to share your expertise with a diverse audience of records, information, and data practitioners and influencers. By contributing, you not only help enhance the capabilities of Australia's largest organisations but also fortify your networks and elevate your personal and organisational brand as an industry leader.
We're seeking presentations that:
- Develop new directions or showcase research, best practices, and policy
- Discuss trends shaping the future of work and productivity in the field
- Offer practical takeaways and learning experiences for attendees
- Showcase highly successful, innovative, or unique practices, frameworks, methodologies, processes, or tools
- Explore new perspectives on the evolving nature of information
We invite proposals from industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators to share their insights and expertise. We invite submissions for full papers, short papers, workshops, clinics, panel discussions, and think tanks, all aligning with our convention theme - I'M The Next Wave | Leading the Future.
Covering a large and diverse range of emerging trends, insights and cutting edge advancements within the records, information and data management space our attendees will leave the convention armed with a full toolbox of practical takeaways, unique practices, frameworks, methodologies, processes and learning experiences!
Content Ideas and Suggestions:
Information Governance: Redefining governance structures for the evolving digital landscape.
Data Management: Monetising data and navigating ethical considerations in data management.
Cybersecurity: Unveiling trends and sero-trust models for safeguarding information assets.
AI Ethics and Responsibilities: Exploring ethical considerations in AI development and deployment.
M365: Governing long-term & permanent Microsoft 365 records.
Information Management Standards: Innovations in R/IM Standards implementation
Leadership: Fostering resilient leadership in the age of digital transformation.
Future Trends and Innovations: Generative AI & Enhancing Information Management through Faceted Classification and Data Modelling in the Digital Era
Personal and Professional Development: Leadership, Management, Communication and Resilience
Effective Information Management Practices: Compliant data processor selection, contracting & oversight & Measuring the results of implementing an effective IG program
Future of Management: Adapting to hybrid work environments and changing job roles within Information Management.
Timeline:
Call for Proposals Opens: 14 December 2023
Call for Proposals Closes: 28 February 2024
Notifications Issued: 6 March 2024
Draft Programmes Ready: 18 March 2024
Registrations Open: 20 March 2024
THE RIMPA LIVE 2024 PROGRAM WELCOMES SUBMISSIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING SESSION FORMATS:
Standard Presentation (45 minute)
Sessions intended to present information or teach people about a particular subject, convey critical information, history, background, theories, and equations.
Panel Discussion (60 minute)
Session consisting of a panel of three to five individuals discussing theories or perspectives on a given topic. The goal of a panel discussion is to have a more informal session with time for audience feedback. Presentation titles should be provided and will be printed in the program, but prepared papers are not required. A moderator is required (this role may be performed by the chair); a commentator is optional.
Clinic/Workshop (60 minute – 120 minutes)
Clinics/workshops are designed to give short and in-depth scope on a particular subject so that attendees can walk away with key takeout, tips and tricks to implement back in the workplace.
Case Study (30 minutes – 1 hour)
Presentations that describe a project, research, or collaboration initiatives in their developing or formative stages, and including at least 10 minutes of interactive discussion with feedback from the audience.
Think Tank/Round Table (80 minutes)
Session led by an individual or group, designed to highlight innovative archives or records management programs, new techniques, and research projects. Audience participation is encouraged.
PROPOSAL CRITERIA INFORMATION:
Standard Presentations Criteria
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Must be submitted as an abstract of maximum 300 words
Workshops/Clinics/Case Studies Criteria
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Must be submitted as an abstract of 300 words
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Must include information about coordinator and format.
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Must include details about expected outcomes.
Panel Discussions Criteria
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Must be submitted as an abstract of 300 words
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Must include information on panel set up (moderators and contributors)
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Must include details about the topic of discussion, how panelists will contribute to the discussion, how the audience will be included in the discussion, and some anticipated outcome of the discussion
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Proposals are welcome on any aspect of archives, records, and information management—local, state or territorial, national, and international—especially their intersections with other professions and domains. Each proposal will be evaluated on its completeness and the strength of the abstract.
- Each proposal should include a brief outline, key takeaways, and relevance to the convention theme and key areas mentioned.
- Submissions can cover case studies, best practices, research findings, or practical applications.
- Any proposal submitted fro applictaion to the main convention sessions (excluding the Next Gen Tech Lab) must NOT include anyh product/sales pitch and be of educational content only.
- Submit your proposals by 28 February through our online portal. Please ensure that all assets are uploaded as required.
- Diversity of presenters, including but not limited to, racial diversity, gender diversity, experiential or professional diversity, institutional diversity, diversity of ability, and/or geographic diversity.
- All selected speakers will receive a convention pass for the day of their talk and will also be able to take advantage of a preferential rate for the whole convention and/or our evening social events
(Please note all presentations must be educational and informative with no product/service sales pitch.)