Registration is closed. No onsite registration.
If you would like to be placed on the waiting list in the event of any cancellations, email info@digitalgovernment.com
MARCH 19, 2026
8:30am – 4:00pm ET
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Washington, D.C.
23rd Annual E-Discovery, Records and Information Management Conference
Join us for the 23rd Annual E-Discovery, Records and Information Management Conference—an immersive, one-day in-person event tailored for government records management professionals navigating the evolving landscape of public sector information governance. This connects public sector legal experts, agency records officers, FOIA professionals, and compliance leaders to unpack the latest trends in electronic records management, e-discovery workflows, and FOIA modernization. Sessions will explore practical strategies for preserving, collecting, and reviewing digital information, with a focus on transparency, data reliability, and operational resilience.
Registration Check-In/Continental Breakfast: 7:30am – 8:30am ET
Conference Program: 8:30am – 3:45pm ET
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Pavilion
1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
Parking Information: https://rrbitc.com/parking/
Hotels: List of hotels within walking distance.
Metro: The Federal Triangle Metro Station (orange/blue/silver lines) is located on-site and is connected to the building by covered passageway. The Metro Center Metro Station (red line) is located just two blocks away.
Meals: Lunch will be provided. Coffee and water will be provided throughout the day.
In addition to the CPE credits issued by DGI, this event is eligible for CIP credits from AIIM. To receive CIP credits, you must submit proof of participation to AIIM. Visit https://www.aiim.org/Education-Section/CIP to learn more.
AGENDA
7:30am
Registration and Exhibits Open
8:30am
Breaking the ‘Cannot’ Mindset
Timothy Kootz
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Shared Knowledge Services, Bureau of Administration, Department of State
9:00am
Records at the Core: Fueling Your Agency's Mission
Dan Feith
President, Feith Systems
9:30am
From Data Overload to Actionable Insight: AI-Powered Document Analysis for eDiscovery & Records Management Teams
Karenna Soto
Federal Government SME, Veritone
10:00am
The Convergence Moment: Connecting eDiscovery, IG, and AI
Angela Kovach
Head of Public Sector, ZL Technologies
10:30am
Networking Breaking / Visit Exhibits
11:15am
State of Records Management: Trends, Challenges, Future, and Best Practices in Records Management
John D. Smith, “J.D.”
Deputy Director, Executive Services Directorate, Washington Headquarters Services, DoW
11:45am
AI and Modernization in Legal and FOIA: Beyond the Hype and Into Operational Reality
Amit Dungarani
Vice President of Product Marketing and Revenue Enablement, Casepoint
Pete Feinberg
Chief Product Officer, Casepoint
12:15pm
Talk to Me, Goose: Coordinating Government Legal Work on One Platform
Brian Thompson
Director Practice Empowerment Public Sector, Relativity
12:45pm
Lunch Break / Visit Exhibits
1:45pm
The Appellate Perspective on Generative AI: Ethical Duties and Disciplinary Consequences
The Honorable Tanya R. Kennedy
Associate Justice, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department, Supreme Court of the State of New York
2:30pm
Backlog to Breakthrough: Practical Strategies for Modernizing FOIA with Technology and Teamwork
Chuck Kellner
Strategic Discovery Advisor, Everlaw
Michael Sarich
Former FOIA Director at the U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs (VA)
3:00pm
The Future of Digital Evidence: State, Federal, and Technology Perspectives
Tahani Afaneh
Supervisory Counsel, eDiscovery Group, Legal Information Technology Unit, FDIC
The Honorable Tanya R. Kennedy
Associate Justice, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department, Supreme Court of the State of New York
Ryan Sherman
Director State & Local Government, Everlaw
3:45pm
Closing Comments
SPONSORS / EXHIBITORS
PARTNERS
REGISTRATION
Registration is Closed. No Onsite Registration
If you would like to be placed on the waiting list in the event of any cancellations, contact DGI at info@digitalgovernment.com