Following the over one decade of awareness campaign aimed at promoting
the information, record and archives industry in Nigeria and Africa, RIMA
Foundation is set to organize the tenth edition of the annual conference and
exposition come November 13-15, 2014 in Lagos Nigeria.
The importance of information management cannot be overemphasized as
records and information are essential for the effective and productive
functioning of private and public organizations. According to the World
Bank “Without a records management infrastructure, governments and
organizations are incapable of effectively managing current operations, and
have no ability to use the experience of the past for guidance. Records are
inextricably entwined with increased transparency, accountability and good
governance.”
The records and information management industry in Nigeria and Africa
has recorded tremendous growth in the last one decade. The awareness campaign
has penetrated far and wide. A good number of organizations are already
conscious of the need for proper information management.
There is still a lot to be done and the need for government involvement to
be more prominent in promoting transparency, accountability, and access to
information.
RIMA Foundation, in the last one decade has developed the platform for
development of the Information
Management and Security (IMS) Industry in Africa, with involvement in different
collaborative activities with different local and international organisations
on information management and security awareness campaign in our resolve to ensure
that the industry in Africa is able to meet up with global standard, which is also
expected to engender both investments and employment opportunities in the
continent. In 2010, the foundation was among a thirteen (13) man committee inaugurated
by the Lagos State Government for the formulation of the State’s Archive and Records
Management Policy. The foundation has also worked with the records and
information management community in other parts of Africa, including South
Africa and has facilitated at the South African, Archives and Records
Management conference on a number of occasions.
The theme for the 2014 event is ”A decade of Information Management
awareness in Africa: Challenges and Prospects” . Other issues expected to be
addressed at RIMACE 2014 include the Impact of Health Information Management on
the Ebola Epidemic and many more.
The conference will provide attendees with unique opportunities to meet
leading information management, security and technology solution providers and
agencies like LASRAB, Petrodata, Havilah, MZ Consulting, Conceil, IQSS, Busicon
Nigeria Limited, Xerox Nigeria, Rabonni, Docudata, Young-Bailey,
Templeton Business Consulting, Computer Warehouse, EMC-Nigeria, Oracle,
Golden Scepter, LWAZi
South Africa, Montgomery Vault,
Dataflex, Kontemporary, Calm Global Information Technologies Ltd, GIT,
Programos Software Group, CDSS, Hisplus Systems and so many other local and
International solution providers.
The edition of the event is billed to hold at the Darlinton Hall, Plot
CDE Industry Crescent, off Town Planning Way, Ilupeju Lagos on 13, 14 and 15 November
2014 respectively.
Key stakeholders (Professionals & Practitioners) from corporations,
Banks, Insurance, Oil & Gas, Government, Law enforcement will be attending
the 2014 event. Attendees will among other things be able to learn and compare
concepts, solutions and meet suppliers with an opportunity to discuss and share
best practices with industry experts and existing users.
The one day conference will start with a keynote presentation, followed
by a number of parallel exposition and solution centre track. RIMACE 2014 Expo,
still remains the only place where end users can truly assess the latest
products and services from all the major information management, security and
technology players in a face-to-face environment.
The Expo will open all day to allow vendors and exhibitors showcase
solutions that facilitate effective information management and security,
business processes management, improve productivity and enhance collaboration
in today’s organization. There will also be opportunity to network and develop
relationships with exhibitors who are looking to expand their channel presence
in Nigeria and Africa.
The second day of
the event will feature the premiere beauty pageant in the Information
Management / Technology Industry aimed at providing a platform for the female
folks with the opportunity to showcase their intellectual abilities, empowering
them through various Records / Information Management and Technology related
trainings and certifications.
Day
three of the event will start with the Institute of Information Management
Induction of new members and fellows of the Institute into the various
membership grades which include Associate, Professional, Senior Professional, Fellow,
Honorary Fellow, and Corporate Membership Grade.
The awards, which will mark the climax of the workshop and exhibition,
will be given to individuals and corporate organizations for their
achievements, activities, contributions and involvement in promoting the
records and information management industry.
RIMA Awards are fiercely contested and highly valued within the RIM, IS,
IT and business world. They are a showcase for individuals and organisations
that have demonstrated the vision and the business skills in implementing new
technology that ensures real business benefits. The Awards clearly demonstrate
that the business proposition for deploying new technology is very sound, as
evidenced by the number of well-conceived and highly successful products and
projects submitted as entries each year.
Interest individuals and organizations are
hereby invited to participate as sponsors, exhibitors, supporter of the events.
Intending exhibitors, supporters and sponsors will be expected to email events@rimaw.org
for additional information or visit the foundations website, while attendees
and other delegates are to register online to participate for free at http://rimaw.org/Registration.php.
Thank you all for your time!
About RIMA Foundation
The Records and Information Management Awareness (RIMA) Foundation is a
non-profit, Non-Governmental organization that seek to promote access to
information, raise public consciousness on the need for proper management and
security of records and information, and encourage the overall development of
the information management community for the benefit of humanity and the
industry.
For
more information, please visit: www.rimaw.org
Contact:
RIMA
Foundation, 35 Association Avenue Ilupeju, Lagos, Nigeria.
Email: events@rimaw.org
Tel: +234-7098118127, +234-8023819008, +234-8083773640, +234-8169234244,
+2347058000405
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