Canadian conference for records and information professionals
Join ARMA chapters from Vancouver Island, Vancouver, Alberta, and Saskatchewan for practical learning, peer networking, and collaborative discussions in Kelowna.
A uniquely Canadian RIM event
Originally launched in 2010 and revived in 2022, Wine-ing About Records returns in 2027 for its third iteration. The conference was created to provide accessible, regionally focused records and information management education while building stronger connections across the Canadian RIM community.
Join active RIM practitioners from across Canada in a conference that combines practical training with candid in-person conversations about the evolving purpose of information management.
What makes it different
- Affordable, practical learning for small and medium-sized organizations
- Interactive panels, discussions, and collaborative sessions
- Strong emphasis on in-person networking and peer exchange
- A welcoming forum for strengthening the Canadian RIM community
Practical, collaborative, and community-focused
Practical Learning
Sessions are designed around real-world records and information management challenges, with content that is relevant to practitioners working in public, private, and non-profit organizations.
Interactive Format
The program emphasizes panels, workshops, think tanks, and facilitated discussions so attendees can learn from one another, not just from the podium.
Meaningful Networking
Dedicated opportunities for in-person connection help build lasting relationships among Canadian RIM professionals across regions and sectors.
Designed for a broad range of organizations and roles
Organizations
- Municipal and regional governments
- Provincial and federal public sector organizations
- First Nations governments and organizations
- Crown corporations and public agencies
- Private sector organizations
- Non-profit organizations
Roles
- Records and information management professionals
- Information governance specialists
- IT and digital services staff
- Privacy and compliance officers
- Business analysts and operational leaders
- New and experienced RIM practitioners alike
A balanced mix of training and discussion
The 2027 program will feature foundational training, advanced discussions, theoretical speculation, and interactive sessions reflecting the evolving role of records and information management across Canadian organizations.
- Keynote presentations
- Panels and practitioner discussions
- Workshops and hands-on learning
- Think tanks and collaborative sessions
Focus areas
- Microsoft 365 and SharePoint governance
- EDRMS implementation and optimization
- Retention and compliance in practice
- Change management and user adoption
- Digital preservation and lifecycle management
- The intersection of AI and RIM