WHY ATTEND #NAGARA2026

Join 500 archives, records, and information professionals in Philadelphia during America’s 250th anniversary year. Reconnect with colleagues, build new relationships, and invest in your leadership, skills, and professional growth.

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EXPLORE THE PROGRAM

Engage with 30+ breakout sessions, dynamic general sessions, and practical conversations on emerging trends, technology, and workforce development. Leave energized with ideas, tools, and connections you can bring back to your organization.

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WAITLIST NOW OPEN

Be part of NAGARA’s signature in-person gathering in Philadelphia. Conference registration has reached capacity, but we are now accepting waitlist registrations. Join your peers for a powerful week of learning, connection, and professional momentum.

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BE PART OF A HISTORIC YEAR

In 2026, NAGARA gathers in Philadelphia (the birthplace of the nation’s founding documents) during America’s 250th anniversary year.

For 250 years, records have preserved accountability, safeguarded memory, and supported public trust. Today, our profession continues that work in an era of digital transformation and rapid change.

At #NAGARA2026, you will
  • Gain practical tools to strengthen your archives and records programs
  • Learn from peers and practitioners across the country
  • Build lasting connections (and expand your professional network)
  • Explore the city where so much of the nation’s story began

Conference registration has reached capacity. Waitlist registrations are now being accepted.

Conference attendee testimonial
A Wonderful Experience

My overall experience at the NAGARA Annual Conference was wonderful. I was impressed with everything (the presentations, speakers, sessions, food, and social events). It was thoughtfully planned and exceptionally organized.

I am grateful to have attended and gained so much — knowledge, insight, meaningful networking opportunities, and a truly memorable experience.

Maria Lawler

PREPARE FOR PHILADELPHIA

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Attendee List

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See who'll be joining you in Philadelphia this summer by reviewing this preliminary list of attendees (without contact information).

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Pre-Conference Workshops

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Deepen your expertise with focused, hands-on workshops designed to build practical skills and confidence. Choose from full- and half-day options that complement the conference and expand your professional toolkit.

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Evening Receptions

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Explore the evening receptions in Philadelphia, including the Museum of the American Revolution welcome reception, Happy Hour Mixer, Closing Masquerade, and Guest Pass details.

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Post-Conference Tours

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Tour A is sold out, but space remains for Tour B. Explore the post-conference National Constitution Center experience in Philadelphia and register while spots are available.

ADDITIONAL CONFERENCE RESOURCES (with more to come...)

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Sponsors & Exhibitors

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Explore the organizations showcasing tools, services, and innovations in the Exhibit Hall.

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Hotel & Transportation

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Reserve your room at the official conference hotels and secure the NAGARA room block rate. Review booking instructions, key deadlines, and discounted airfare details to plan your Philadelphia travel with confidence.

FEATURED SESSIONS

SESSION 01: Clutter to Clarity

(AC26 SESSION) Build a paperless-ready agency that’s compliant, audit-ready, and secure. Learn how governance, metadata, and risk controls work together to create legally defensible and trustworthy digital records systems.

SESSION 13: You Belong Here

(AC26 SESSION) Launch a RIM program from the ground up. Learn how MBTA built buy-in, tackled legacy paper, implemented new systems, and embedded governance best practices inside a 100+ year-old agency.

SESSION 07: Commemorating Katrina in the New Orleans City Archives & Special Collections

(AC26 SESSION) Learn how the New Orleans City Archives preserved and presented Hurricane Katrina records, navigated conflicting narratives, and engaged the public ethically while commemorating 20 years since the storm.

SESSION 29: How Does Your Agency Compare?

(AC26 SESSION) Is your agency truly AI-ready? Benchmark against 288 organizations and learn how governance, data quality, and lifecycle management drive AI success—and how to position RIM as the foundation for innovation.

SESSION 19: The Cauliflower Strategy

(AC26 SESSION) Stop selling compliance—start solving problems. Learn how to “sneak” RIM into strategic initiatives, build unlikely allies, and position your program as a proactive partner (not an unfunded mandate).