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Agenda for Wednesday April 9 | 1 PM – 6 PM ET

1:00 – 5:00  PM     Registration Desk Open

Check in, pick up your badge, and receive necessary information or assistance.

3 – 5 PM                  AIM Technology Symbology Committee (TSC) Meeting

Open to all registrants.  Members of the Technical Symbology Committee actively work to ensure that complete technical specifications, standards, guidelines and technical reports are available to the market. Many of these symbologies, originally designed and published as AIM specifications, provide a basis for future international standardization of the technology.

5 – 6 PM                  AIM Summit Welcome Reception – Sponsored by BlueStar

Kick off your Summit experience by getting to know your peers and colleagues in a relaxed setting filled with music, drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Whether you are first-time attendee or event veteran, you’ll create valuable connections.

Agenda for Thursday, April 10 | 700 AM – 530 PM ET

7:00 AM  – 2:00 PM Registration Desk Open

Check in, pick up your badge, and receive necessary information or assistance.

7:30 – 8:30  AM     AIM Board Meeting (invite only)

9:00 AM                 AIM Global State of the Association | Advocacy, Community, Education & Insights, and Standards

Patti Blessing, AIM Vice Board Chair, Zebra Technologies

AIM Global has achieved a lot on lot on behalf of, and in collaboration with, our members and stakeholders. The entire AIDC community should be proud of these achievements and the work we are collectively doing to drive the market adoption, growth, and interoperability of all data capture digital technologies – RFID, barcodes, QR Codes, NFC, RTLS, to name a few. Our industry is currently experiencing an exciting period of growth with a multitude of new use cases emerging beyond traditional markets like retail and the supply chain. Learn of these remarkable accomplishments and what’s in store for balance of the year.

9:25 AM               New Strategic Plan to Guide an Ambitious Agenda Through 2030

Elizabeth Sinclair, Emeritus 

The AIM Board of Directors in in conjunction with AIM Chapter and senior staff leaders are collaborating on a new strategic plan. This plan guides the association’s activities for the next five years. While the plan isn’t expected to change significantly, it emphasizes three new objectives that reflect the current needs of the industry and aligns with AIM’s mission To be the unbiased and trusted global authority for technologies that provide accurate data capture and efficiency.

9:45 AM                  AIM Keynote:  Future of Traceability Technologies            sponsored by Applied Image

Tom Bianculli, Chief Technology Officer, Zebra Technologies

As industries evolve in an increasingly digital and automated world, Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) technologies continue to drive efficiency, security, and visibility across global supply chains. This keynote will explore the cutting-edge advancements in RFID, barcoding, computer vision, and IoT, and their role in shaping the future of traceability.

Join us for a forward-looking discussion on how AIDC innovations are redefining connectivity, intelligence, and trust in a data-driven world.

10:20 AM                Electronic Labelling – Proposed Plan for the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the Impact on Global Supply Chain Traceability

Hae Choe CSP, Managing Director of International Standards & Technical Services, National Electrical Manufacturers Association

The use of electronic labelling has become increasingly important due to the growth of e-commerce and the need for accurate product information to be easily accessible by consumers. However, the lack of a common standard for all industries has led to confusion and inconsistency in the design and implementation of electronic labels. This proposed international standard will provide requirements and guidelines for a wide range of products across industries including but not limited to consumer goods, industrial products, and medical.

10:45 AM               Break – Sponsored by Napeequa Concepts

11:00  AM              Research Update: Current AIDC Purchasing Influences and Sentiments

John Burnell, CEO, Burnell Reports

Get a sneak preview and see preliminary data from AIM’s current research program for measuring AIDC buyers’ purchasing intentions, spending expectations, motivations for investing and their top enterprise initiatives that provide budget competition for AIDC projects. The research is a follow-up to the original benchmark study conducted in 2022.

Our research measures current AIDC market influences, spending expectations and obstacles among end-user organizations and industry professionals. Research partner John Burnell of Burnell Reports will present preliminary findings from the ongoing research and will highlight any contradictions between how the end-user and AIDC professional communities currently view market conditions. The session will include time to discuss how the data points can be interpreted and their implications for AIDC solution development and sales approaches.

The full report will be completed later this spring and will be available to all AIM members.

11:45  AM                 Advancing Healthcare Traceability: Meeting the Needs of a Rapidly Evolving Industry

Kevin Capatch, Director Supply Chain Technology & Process Engineering, Geisinger Health System; Sean Murphy, Sr – Manufacturer Operations, Cencora; Tyson Stuelpe, Global Product Mgmt & Mktg Leader, SpotSee

Healthcare is the fastest-growing sector in supply chain traceability, driving demand for innovative solutions that ensure patient safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This panel will bring together healthcare industry technology users discussing the unique challenges they face, and how AIDC is ensuring end-to-end visibility to navigate these challenges along with evolving regulations.

12:30 PM                  Lunch

1:15 PM                    Precision-Driven Retail: Harnessing AI, Robotics, and Automation

Gaurav Pant, Chief Insights Officer, Incisiv

Based on exclusive research data by Incisiv, this session explores the trends reshaping the industry, focusing on the adoption and impact of emerging technologies such as robotics, automation, and AI, which are revolutionizing operations. Join us to discover their transformative impact on retail and the emergence of precision-driven retail that drives competitive advantage.

1:45 PM                    Standards – Important Then…Still Needed Now

Jackson He, Zebra Technologies; Jeanne Duckett, Avery Dennison; Glenn Jackling, Applied Image; Steve Keddie, GS1 Global Office 

This expert panel will discuss the crucial role standards play in various industries today, highlighting why actively developing and implementing new standards is more vital than ever due to rapidly evolving technologies, global interconnectedness, and increasing consumer demands for safety and quality. The panel will update the audience on the ISO standardization process as it relates to AIDC, RFID, IoT, and Blockchain. These industry leaders lead the creation, development, and publishing of technology standards.

2:15 PM                     Driving Innovation and Collaboration

Mike Allen, AIM Global

Learn more about AIM’s recent publications and industry group projects that are helping consumers and end-users better utilize digital identification technologies.  Topics discussed will be  QR code phishing, RFID sustainability and AIDC’s role in AI and robotics.  Also get a sneak peek into new initiatives and ways that AIM members can better showcase their solutions to the global community. 

2:45 PM                     Break – Sponsored by Napeequa Concepts company

3:00 PM                     Tour Zebra Technologies Experience Center 

3:30  PM                    Closing Remarks

5:30 PM                     Partnership Dinner at Momma Lombardi’s Restaurant

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