I am honoured to be chosen as the closing keynote speaker at the IRMS Conference 2025, an event that sets the stage for vital conversations about data management and protection in today’s digital landscape.
The annual Information and Records Management Society’s IRMS Conference is the premier event in the information management calendar, where more than 400 practitioners, compliance managers, and senior executives converge from a multitude of organizations across various industry sectors in the UK and beyond. This year’s conference will spotlight insights into AI advancements, the intricacies of Microsoft 365, data governance, and much more, making it an essential destination for those invested in information management.
IRMS Conference 2025 – The Peaky Path to Progress | 18th – 20th May 2025 | Birmingham, UK
In a world where information is power, managing data effectively is a crucial battle worth fighting. #IRMS25 will focus on addressing the pressing challenges of records management, information governance, and data stewardship. By emphasising compliance, quality governance, and the vital need for a positive environmental and societal impact, we aim to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities that come with data management.
The IRMS Conference 2025 serves not only as a platform for knowledge sharing but also encourages networking among professionals in the field. Attendees can expect to engage in fruitful discussions, share experiences, and collaborate with peers on best practices that enhance data protection and compliance strategies.
Closing Keynote: Protecting Your Sensitive Data with Microsoft Purview: Practical Information Protection and DLP Strategies
Nikki Chapple, Microsoft MVP and Principal Cloud Architect and Ryan John Murphy, from Microsoft, will be delivering the closing keynote at the IRMS25 conference. They are the co-hosts of the All Things M365 Compliance podcast and YouTube channel.
Join me as we discover how Microsoft Purview Information Protection and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) can help enhance your data security strategies. This session will delve deep into practical methods for data classification, sensitivity labelling, encryption, and adaptive protection. Attendees will leave with actionable insights, real-world examples, and effective strategies for mitigating data risks within their organizations, including case studies highlighting successful implementations of these practices. Moreover, I will share compelling stories from organizations that have transformed their data governance practices using Microsoft Purview, showcasing the journey from implementation to realizing measurable benefits in data security and compliance.