{"id":1951,"date":"2025-02-22T05:28:45","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T05:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iim-africa.org\/ca\/?page_id=1951"},"modified":"2026-07-27T10:00:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T10:00:37","slug":"2025-iim-canada-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iim-africa.org\/ca\/2025-iim-canada-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 IIM CANADA CONFERENCE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n

Welcome to
IIM Canada 2026 Annual Conference, Induction & Investiture<\/h2>\n\n

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Institute of Information Management (IIM) Canada Conference, Induction & Investiture<\/strong>, set to take place in Ontario, Canada<\/strong> on August 1, 2026<\/strong>. This exciting event will bring together professionals, experts, and thought leaders from across the data, information, and archival sectors to discuss pressing issues in the digital economy and its implications on data protection, compliance, and governance.<\/p>\n\n\n

theme<\/h2>\n\n

The theme of this year\u2019s conference is “Innovation, Privacy, and AI Safety: Shaping the Future of Data-Driven Enterprise in Canada”<\/strong>. As we continue to witness rapid technological advancements, it is critical to explore how data governance and compliance frameworks can adapt and thrive in this evolving landscape.<\/p>

The event will feature insightful sessions from prominent figures in the field, who will discuss the future of data protection and compliance in Canada.<\/p><\/span>

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Key Highlights of the Event<\/h3>\n\n\n\nKeynote Address<\/span>   
  • <\/li><\/ul>\n\nSub-theme, Paper Presentation 1: <\/b>“Building Trustworthy AI: Information Governance as the Foundation for Responsible Digital Transformation” by Iheanacho Henry Denwigwe – Systems Engineer\/Business Analyst, Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB)\nSub-theme, Paper Presentation 2: <\/strong>“Architecting Safe Data Ecosystems: Balancing Enterprise AI Innovation with Robust Privacy Governance” – Davies Christopher, Independent Senior Data Platform Architect, RDAS Solutions Limited, Canada\n\nNetworking Opportunities<\/span> with professionals, policymakers, and academics in data protection, records management, and archival governance
    • <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nInduction & Investiture Ceremony<\/span> for new members of IIM Canada Chapter
      • <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\nPanel Discussions<\/span> on best practices in archival management, data governance, and regulatory compliance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

        Event Details<\/h3>\n\n\nDate:<\/b> August 1, 2026\nTime:<\/b> 10am\nVenue:<\/b> Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, 801 Dixon Road Toronto Canada\n\n\n

        Event Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\nRegistration & Welcome Reception<\/strong>
        <\/span>\n\n\nOpening Remarks<\/strong>
        <\/span>\n\nKeynote Presentation:<\/strong> “Innovation, Privacy, and AI Safety: Shaping the Future of Data-Driven Enterprise in Canada” by <\/em><\/span>Rob M. Gerbrandt CD, PMP, IGP, FIIM – Director – IIM Canada, Information Governance Strategist and Leader, <\/i><\/span><\/font>Canada<\/i>\nPanel Discussion: <\/strong><\/span>Rob M. Gerbrandt, <\/i>Dr Olateju Jumoke Ajanaku, Iheanacho Henry Denwigwe and Davies Christopher, <\/span><\/i><\/font>
        \n\nInduction & Investiture Ceremony: <\/strong>Welcoming New IIM Members & Celebrating Outstanding Contributions to the Field
        <\/span>\n\n\nClosing Remarks<\/strong>
        <\/span>\n\n\nNetworking Session & Farewell Reception<\/strong><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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