IRMS23: Embracing a New Information Generation

14-16 May 2023, Manchester Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

The theme for the IRMS Conference 2023 was Embracing a New Information Generation. 

In the year that the IRMS marked its 40th birthday and inspired by our host city and its famous symbol, IRMS23 celebrated the innovation, industry and ingenuity of the information profession, and the emergence of a "new generation” not only of people but of technology, regulations, ways of working and more that all play a key role in the world of information management.

Read our pre-conference paper featuring insights from a range of information management experts: IRMS Embracing a New Information Generation paper (PDF, opens in new window)

Programme overview

Our busy programme was headlined by a set of thought-provoking keynotes from leading speakers across the public and private sectors. It also featured a variety of presentations, case studies, discussions and workshops from practitioners, as well as the latest insights from vendors of products and services in various aspects of information and records management.

The 2023 programme was as diverse as ever, featuring a host of new and familiar names from a wide range of roles across public, private and third-sector organisations, covering all aspects of information and records management including hot topics like:

• Microsoft 365 / Teams / SharePoint
• Data protection / GDPR
• Information strategy
• Data management / data governance
• Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning
• Digital preservation
• Personal and professional development

but with an emphasis on new faces, new formats and new ideas.

Through all of the above, blended with our renowned social events and networking opportunities in a uniquely friendly and inclusive atmosphere, IRMS Conference delegates were guaranteed to bee informed, bee inspired, bee supported and bee connected after their time at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester on 14-16 May 2023.

"It's the industry's best event of the year - full of informative content and opportunities to network and have fun while you're at it."

"A professional networking conference that inspires, connects and empowers attendees."

Full programme

Follow the links below to see:

• Programme
  
• Conference Guide
  

Presentation slides

IRMS members will be able to access all available presentation slides via a library on this page from late 2023. Not all sessions will be included as some speakers did not use slides or give permission to publish slides.

Official photos and video

Find all the photos from IRMS23 on Flickr here. See below for the showreel via YouTube.