I’m often asked questions about networking, training and making contacts with people in the information world. These questions are more frequent post-COVID; a lot of events have moved online and people aren’t getting out and about. So if you want to know about webinars, this isn’t the post for you!
I’ve been researching face-to-face, industry events where you can go to network. I don’t mind a webinar from time to time, but I miss the days of going to events and connecting with my peers.
Networking that doesn’t cost the earth
There are conferences out there that are expensive to attend. However, this blog is about highlighting networking events that don’t cost the earth. All of the ones listed are £150 or less. Feel free to have a look at each organisation.
| Organisation | How often | Months | Cost |
| Information and Records Management Society (IRMS Info Rights) | 2 a year | February and October | Free first attendance, £100 per year membership of the Society |
| Privacy Space | 2 a year | April and November | £130 each |
| National Association of Data Protection and Freedom of Information Officers (NADPO) | 1 a year | November | £130 for 2 years membership, or £50 per event |
| The Hive Live Conference | 1 a year | October | £140 per event |
| DPAS® Day Conference | 1 a year | January | Free |
| Fivium ECase FOI Conference | 1 a year | March | Free |
| Data Protection Forum (DP Forum) | 4 a year | Mar, June, Sept & Dec | £140 per year |
| North Information Governance Forum (NIGF) | 1 a year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Data Protection World Forum | 1 a year | Unknown | Free |
| Priv Sec North | 1 a year | September | Free |
Dates for your diary:
Want to keep track of what’s coming up? Check out this new diary with information on upcoming dates. Each entry will have a link with further details and a link to the ticketing website. Can’t see any dates? It’s because they haven’t been announced yet.
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