IRMS Conference 2026

IRMS Conference 17th–19th May 2026, The Celtic Manor Resort, Wales

The annual IRMS Conference is the go-to event in the information management calendar, bringing together over 400 practitioners, compliance managers, senior executives and others from a range of organisations across all industry sectors in the UK and beyond.

In a world where information is power, managing data effectively is a battle worth fighting. #IRMS26 will focus on tackling the challenges of records management, information governance, and data stewardship, emphasising compliance, quality governance, and positive environmental and societal impact.

On 17-19 May in Wales, the 2026 Conference will include another unmissable programme of inspirational speakers, lively discussions and unmissable networking opportunities – centred around the latest thinking, industry innovations and best practice from world-class organisations.

Brought to you by the internationally renowned Information & Records Management Society (IRMS), this unmissable conference will include another packed programme of inspirational speakers, lively discussions and unbeatable networking opportunities – centred on an exhibition showcasing the latest technology, the latest thinking, industry innovations and best practice from world-class organisations.

See our conference highlights from 2025

2025 Keynote Speakers

Gaynor Dalton

Director of Information Governance and Data Ethics

Protas

Timothy Quinney

Data Classification & Zero Trust Security Product Lead

Google Workspace

Kevin Parry

Director of Data

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Nikki Chapple

Principal Cloud Architect

CloudWay

Ryan John Murphy

Senior Compliance Specialist

Microsoft

Kalpana Kothari

Regional Ethics & Compliance Director, EMEA

Dentsu

Heading to Wales in May!

This important annual gathering is an essential event for information professionals across the UK, brought to you by the IRMS to provide an independent perspective on key challenges.

Meet your market

The IRMS Conference provides an unmissable opportunity for you to talk directly to your target market: potential new users of information & document management solutions and existing users planning to enhance or upgrade their current systems.

Network with your peers

The 2026 Conference will include a packed programme of inspirational speakers, lively discussions and unbeatable networking opportunities – centred around the latest thinking, industry innovations and best practice from world-class organisations.