OVERVIEW: Change is inevitable, but chaos doesn't have to be. This year's Spring Online Forum is all about finding a "flow" that works, offering down-to-earth and practical strategies for teams that need to get big results without a massive budget.

The sessions presented at this one-day virtual event move past high-level theory to focus on the "how-to" of modern archives and records management - like sharpening government workflows or mastering project management on a dime. Consider this your practical guide from hire to retire, introducing tools to keep your agency's information organized and accessible even as the workplace around you evolves.

Designed for government archivists, records managers, and information professionals at all career stages, this event brings together people-, process-, and technology-focused sessions that reflect the realities of public-sector work. Whether you are strengthening soft skills, documenting workflows, managing Microsoft 365 environments, or exploring AI-enabled tools, this Online Forum will emphasize practical approaches you can apply immediately.

DATE & TIME: Friday, April 24 | 11:00 AM ET - 5:00 PM ET

PRICE: $59.00 for NAGARA Members | $159.00 for non-Members

CREDITS: Preapproved for 4.0 CEC's (Academy of Certified Archivists), 5.0 CEU's (ARMA International), 5.0 CIP CEU's (AIIM), 5.0 CMP's (ICRM), and 8.0 Study Hours (GARA Certificate Program). 

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SESSION/PROGRAM SCHEDULE (all times listed in Eastern Standard Time):

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM: Welcome and Opening Remarks

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: GENERAL SESSION

• Session 1: "Human-Centered Records Management: Essential Soft Skills for RIM Professionals"

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM: 15-MINUTE BREAK

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: BREAKOUT SESSIONS

• Session 2A: "To the Click Level: Business Process Management"
• Session 2B: "Intelligent Archiving: Why the Traditional "Archive and Forget" Approach is no Longer Sustainable"

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM: 15-MINUTE BREAK

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM: BREAKOUT SESSIONS

• Session 3A: "Details on a Dime: Project Management with Office 365"
• Session 3B: "The Wild West of Information: Governance in the Age of the AI"

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM: 15-MINUTE BREAK

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: BREAKOUT SESSIONS

• Session 4A: "Onboarding Up: Training VIPs What They Need to Know About RIM"
• Session 4B: "Unlocking Intelligent Records: How AI-Driven Document Scanning Transforms Government Workflows"

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: GENERAL SESSION

• Session 5: "Managing OneDrive and Email Retention with Microsoft Purview"

5:00 PM - 5:05 PM: CLOSING REMARKS