Information Governance Day 2026: ARMA and ILTA Leaders Speak
In this special Global Information Ngovernance Day episode, Jim Merrifield welcomes leaders from ARMA International and ILTA to discuss the critical role of information governance in 2026 and beyond. Recorded live, this conversation explores why organizations must stop treating IG as a department and start embracing it as shared leadership responsibility.As AI tools reshape how we manage data, experts discuss the evolving landscape of information governance in legal and regulated organizations, the integration of AI into governance practices, and practical steps firms can take to improve outcomes.KEY TOPICS COVERED:- Why information governance is crucial for managing the data explosion- How AI is fundamentally reshaping the IG landscape- The importance of treating IG as shared leadership responsibility, not an IT function- Upcoming ARMA and ILTA events and educational resources for IG professionals- Practical approaches to defensible disposal that build momentum- Integration of collaboration tools into governance strategies- Managing PII risks in AI tools and applications- The critical need for clean, well-structured data for AI functionality- Visibility of information assets and why it matters for governance success- How AI adoption pressures are driving investments in classification capabilitiesCRITICAL INSIGHTS:→ Data becomes your AI advantage when properly governed→ Stop treating information governance as a department or IT problem→ Defensible disposal can start small and scale with success→ Understanding the purpose behind data retention is essential→ AI tools require clean data to function effectively→ User adoption is vital for governance initiative success→ Collaboration across departments is non-negotiable→ Compliance and risk mitigation must be proactive, not reactiveWhether you're an information governance professional, records manager, legal operations leader, or compliance officer, this conversation provides actionable strategies for navigating the intersection of AI, data management, and governance in 2026.Subscribe for more insights on information governance, legal technology, and AI integration.#InformationGovernance #IGDay #ARMA #ILTA #AIGovernance
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Jennifer McInroy Millett is Vice President of Event Strategy & Partnerships at ARMA International, where she brings big ideas and energy to the world of information governance. She leads the strategy and experience behind ARMA’s flagship events and partner ecosystem, connecting government leaders, Fortune 500 organizations, legal firms, and technology innovators at the intersection of IG, AI, and modernization. Passionate about positioning records and information professionals as the architects of operational truth in an AI-accelerated world, Jennifer blends strategy, relationship-building, and just the right amount of hustle to move the profession forward. Based in the Kansas City area, she’s a proud Jayhawks, Chiefs, and Royals fan who loves to travel, shop, and get lost in a great book when she’s not building the next big event.
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