Agenda for Wednesday April 9 | 3PM – 6PM ET

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

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

Agenda for Thursday, April 10 | 730AM – 4PM ET

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

9:00 AM                   Moving AIM Forward

Chuck Evanhoe, AIM Board Chair and President, Aware Innovations

Kick off the summit with an AIM update and see what is in store for the community this year!

9:30 AM                     AIM Keynote:  Future of Traceability Technologies            sponsored by Applied Image

Tom Bianculli, Chief Technology Officer, Zebra Technologies.

10:00 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.

10:30 – 10:45 AM    Break – Sponsored by Napeequa Concepts

10:45  AM                 Industry Direction Report – Insights from the Solution Provider and User Communities

John Burnell, CEO, Burnell Reports

An exclusive look at how industry leaders envision the future of AIDC technologies. Get actionable insights on how these technologies are shaping tomorrow’s innovations for the industry reseller and technology user communities!

11:30  AM                 Advancing Healthcare Traceability: Meeting the Needs of a Rapidly Evolving Industry

Kevin Capatch, Director Supply Chain Technology & Process Engineering, Geisinger Health System; Gregg Gorniak, VP – Manufacturer Operations & Data Services, 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.

12:15 PM                   Lunch

1:00 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.

1:30 PM                    Standards – Important Then…Still Needed Now

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

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                     The AIM Industry Groups 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.

2:30 PM                     Break – Sponsored by Napeequa Concepts company

2:45 PM                     TBD

4:00  PM                    Closing Remarks

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

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