*** Apologies for cross posting*** Northumbria University’s 'witness seminar' conference Exploring the Essence of Records Management Engaging with Experts at St James Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 4 - 5 May 2006 Final programme with all speakers www.records.visitnewcastlegateshead.com <http://www.records.visitnewcastlegateshead.com/> This unique event for anyone interested or involved in managing records provides the opportunity to join a group of experts in records management, risk management, IT, information systems and law, from the UK and abroad, as they engage in the exploration and critical examination of three key issues: * Embedding records management into business processes * Is records management the management of risk? * Who are the records managers? If you are serious about moving records management into the digital age this is an event not to be missed. Contribute your own knowledge and experience to the debate as we discuss: * the essence of records management and recordkeeping in today's dynamic electronic corporate and public sector environment * the issues faced by practitioners, academics and recordkeepers * how we can rise to the challenges by developing theory, practice and people The 'witnesses' are: Steve Bailey, JISC; Max Beekhuis, Doxis Informationmanagers; Clare Cowling, The Law Society; James Currall, Glasgow University; Michael Dunleavy, Mountain Iron UK Ltd; Ian McEwen, Metropolitan Police Service; Peter Horsman, Netherlands Institute for Archival Education and Research; Ceri Hughes, KPMG LLP; Alastair Irons, Northumbria University; Gary Johnston, Audata Ltd; Philip Jones, Staffordshire County Council; Vicki Lemieux, Credit Suisse First Boston; Michael Moss, Glasgow University; Peter McKinney, Glasgow University; Carl Newton, Visiting Professor in Archives at Northumbria University; Barbara Reed, Recordkeeping Innovation Pty Ltd; Frank Rankin, Department for International Development; Frank Upward, Australia; Victoria Vallely, Eversheds; Vicki Wilkinson, Royal Bank of Scotland; David Wainwright, Northumbria University. David Ryan, Royal Household is the conference rapporteur. The conference fee is £300 (includes lunch and refreshments both days, an evening event at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and conference proceedings on publication). For booking and detailed information of the event, which is being sponsored by Iron Mountain (UK) Ltd and Emerald Publishing, please visit the conference website at www.records.visitNewcastleGateshead.com <http://www.records.visitnewcastlegateshead.com/> Early booking is advisable as limited places are available. Julie McLeod Reader, School of Computing, Engineering & Information Sciences Northumbria University Najla Semple Executive Secretary Digital Preservation Coalition Innovation Centre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG e: [log in to unmask] t: +44 (0) 1904 435 362