NAGARA is built on the collective knowledge and experiences of its members, and we want to hear from you! Whether you have a groundbreaking idea, a new approach, or lessons learned in your work, we invite you to submit a session proposal for the 2025 NAGARA Annual Conference in Oklahoma City. Let’s come together next July to share insights, exchange best practices, and inspire one another.
The Annual Conference Program Committee encourages professionals across all levels of government, backgrounds, and experiences to submit a session proposal. While all topics are welcomed, consider addressing some of the following timely subjects that have sparked interest within our membership (listed in alphabetical order):
- Advocating for Archives and Records Management Programs
- Archives Outreach, Exhibits, and Cultural Storytelling
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Archives, Records, and Information Management
- Developing and Launching RIM Programs (working with a limiting budget and low maturity)
- Development of Policies, Standards, Workflows, and Tools
- Diversity and Inclusion in Archives and Records Programs
- Electronic Records ISO Standards, Preservation, and Access
- Indigenous and Tribal Archives and Records
- Leadership and People Management
- Managing Disparate Information Systems (I.E. SharePoint; Shared Drives; Databases; HRIS)
- Microsoft 365 (implementation, labels, policies, retention, etc.)
- Program Administration in Archives and Records
- Public Records Requests/FOIA
Those selected to present at the conference will receive a 25% discount on their registration fees. The deadline to submit is Friday, January 17, 2025. We encourage you to share your expertise and contribute to shaping the future of our profession. Submit your session proposal ideas today and help us make next year’s 2025 NAGARA Annual Conference an exceptional experience for all!
When submitting a conference session proposal, please consider how it:
- Informs: Tell the audience about a topic in order to transfer knowledge.
- Improves: Provide the audience with new knowledge that can be applied.
- Inspires: Energize the audience with innovative ideas.
- Involves: Include the audience, the profession, and our users.
The 2025 Annual Conference Program Committee will assess each proposal based on these factors:
- Completeness and clarity of the proposal
- Presenter expertise and relevance to the topic
- Practical takeaways and actionable tools for attendees
- Relevance to NAGARA’s membership and mission
- Promotion of diversity in experience, opinion, and background
The 2025 NAGARA Annual Conference will be an in-person event only. All session participants must register for the conference and attend in person. Presenters will receive a 25% discount on their registration fees. The deadline for proposal submissions is Friday, January 17, 2025.
We encourage you to share your expertise and contribute to shaping the future of our profession. Submit your session proposal today and help make the 2025 NAGARA Annual Conference an exceptional experience for all!
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