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DAMA® 2025 Elections
Now available to all Member Chapters and Individual Professional Members!
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Find out about the changes to this year's election.
DAMA-DMBOK® 3.0 Global Kick-Off – Join Us!
Don't miss your chance to help shape the future of Data Management. DAMA International invites you to attend the global launch event for the DMBOK® 3.0 project on June 25, 2025. We are hosting two sessions to accommodate different global time zones, ensuring maximum participation.
Visit our dedicated DAMA-DMBOK® 3.0 project website to register and secure your place in this exciting initiative!
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