INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS KEYNOTE SPEAKER: THE FUTURE OF IT AND ONLINE SERVICES

How are information professionals keynote speakers spending their time in recent weeks? Talking about the following topics, natch!

• Future of libraries – How libraries are evolving and adapting to continue providing value in the digital age, through new services, spaces, technology, community roles, etc. in information professionals keynote speakers’ eyes.
• Emerging tech – Discussing how organizations are utilizing AI, VR, makerspaces, robots, drones, etc. to enhance user experiences and access to information.
• Digital literacy – Strategies from information professionals keynote speakers for promoting digital literacy, skills training, and access to help bridge the digital divide.
• Data management – Best practices for managing, curating, preserving, and providing access to digital information and big data.
• Knowledge management – How IT teams and information centers can leverage knowledge management principles to enhance services and workflows.
• User experience – Designing engaging, user-centered services and spaces in information professionals keynote speakers’ eyes. Discussing how to understand changing user behaviors, expectations and needs.
• Privacy/ethics – Navigating privacy, censorship, neutrality, and ethical concerns related to information access and services.
• Advocacy – Making the case for the value and ROI of services and information professionals in the modern era. Strategies for stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
• Leadership/innovation – Inspiring and visionary perspectives on leadership, workplace culture, staff development, change management, innovation, etc. as information professionals keynote speakers see them.
• Diversity/inclusion – Strategies for promoting diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion in collections, services, staffing and community engagement.
• Collaboration – Partnerships, collaborations and community engagement opportunities with other organizations, agencies, institutions, etc.
• Professional development – Skills, education, and competencies needed by information professionals to stay relevant and adapt to emerging roles.