On the Mainstage

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Power at the Podium: Pioneering Leaders. One Stage.

Get ready for thought-provoking insights, dynamic discussions, and game-changing ideas! The mainstage is where industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries take the spotlight to share their expertise and inspire action. From keynote addresses to engaging panel discussions, this is where the biggest conversations of the conference happen. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the moments that will shape the future of our field.

Opening Keynote: AI Agents and IG: Leading with Data, Balancing Risk

Monday, October 20: 11:00am - 12:00pm

Artificial intelligence is only as powerful, and as safe, as the information that fuels it. That’s why Information Governance (IG) professionals are uniquely positioned to guide the AI agent journey. From ensuring data quality to building policies and controls, IG determines whether AI delivers innovation or risk.

This keynote demystifies AI through the IG lens, showing how data governance drives results and how the IGIM framework provides practical pathways to success. Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of their role as leaders in responsible AI and concrete use cases to bring immediate value back to their organizations.

Takeaways:

  • Learn the essentials of AI through the IG perspective
  • Understand why data governance determines AI outcomes
  • Explore IGIM-aligned use cases that create measurable value
  • Gain the confidence to lead AI conversations in your organization

Big Four Keynote: Records Reimagined: Transforming and Elevating the Strategic Value of Records Management through Innovation, AI and Connection

Tuesday, October 21: 11:00am - 12:00pm

Today’s information governance landscape is being reshaped by rapid technological advancement, shifting regulatory and compliance expectations, and growing demands for innovation and efficiency. This keynote explores the trends driving transformation and specifically, their impact on records management and how information professionals are adapting in real time.

We'll discuss how AI and machine learning are being applied to enhance governance capabilities and demonstrate value, and how archiving technology strategies can offer scalable, low-friction solutions for long-term information stewardship. Additional focus areas include data minimization as a strategic imperative and the intersection of contracts and records where information is not just managed but insights are gleaned, and data-driven business decisions are made.

This session will provide practical insight into how IG professionals are leading change, influencing enterprise priorities, and creating governance programs that are agile, integrated, and built for today’s challenges.