Transform Your Business and Boost Your Bottom Line
Explore all the ways businesses can tune in to their audiences and crank up the volume of their supply chain's transparency, visibility, and efficiency. The agenda is full of trading partner discussions, networking opportuntities, and hands-on demos focused on:
- Frictionless commerce
- Digital transformation
- Solutions for data sharing challenges
- 2D barcodes and RAIN radio frequency identification (RFID)
- Supply chain visibility
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Register by March 31 for Early Bird Perks
Take advantage of our Early Bird Perks*, valued at over $300, including a complimentary hotel night and an exclusive VIP welcome bag.
*Attendees who register and pay their registration fee by March 31, 2025, are eligible for the benefits of the VIP Package while supplies last. GS1 US® staff, CAB members, speakers, other attendees receiving a complimentary registration, and co-located events-only attendees are excluded from this promotion. See Terms & Conditions.
Keynote Speakers
Get inspired personally and professionally by our main stage speakers, including industry leaders and entrepreneurs.
Get Direct Access to Customers & Trading Partners—Cited as a Top Reason to Attend
From listing, ordering, invoicing, and fulfilling all the way to transportation and shelving, having standardized data is critical for smooth integration with your trading partners. Meet face-to-face in an informal 20-minute roundtable session focused on specific trading partner requirements for working better together.
2025 Program Highlights
Beyond the Barcode: Advanced Data Carriers in Action Exhibit
Step into a new era of supply chain intelligence with our cutting-edge immersive experience. Explore how next-generation data carriers—like 2D barcodes, RAIN RFID, and Near-Field Communication (NFC)—are redefining product tracking, automation, authentication, and consumer engagement in the food, healthcare, and retail industries. See firsthand how these innovations create a seamless flow of real-time insights, driving unprecedented efficiency, transparency, and brand storytelling.
Sessions Created by Industry, for Industry
Members of our Community Advisory Board, representing a cross-section of GS1 Standards users, help identify topics and speakers of the highest interest to our communities. Whether it’s supply chain efficiencies, master data management best practices, or business process improvements with the use of GS1 Standards, supply and demand sides of business will be at the table—and the podium—to share actionable insights.
Meet With Trading Partners
Cited as a top reason to attend, GS1 Connect offers many different opportunities to learn from and collaborate with your trading partners. In "How to Do Business With…." sessions, companies share business process requirements and company-specific initiative updates to inform their trading partners. Trading Partner Roundtable Sessions are informal 20-minute sessions to facilitate collaborative discussions among trading partners on the use of standards-based best practices.
Topic Tours
A GS1 US expert will guide you through a brief presentation and demonstration on specific topics important to you and your business.
Make the Most of Your Experience
The 2025 agenda includes different types of content and a wide range of ways to learn and network. Build out your conference shcedule with meetings before and after the full conference days.
Get Started With GS1 US University Courses On-Site
New to GS1® or looking to expand your knowledge of standards? Kick off your conference experience with a series of highly rated instructor-led courses.
Monday, June 9, 2025, 1:00-5:00 PM CT
This half-day session covers the fundamentals of GS1 Identifiers used to uniquely identify products (trade items) using Global Trade Item Numbers® (GTIN®) and parties and locations using Global Location Numbers (GLNs). Attendees will learn how these identifiers can be applied to improve business processes, transactions, and data quality. Topics include the value of your GS1 Company Prefix and UPC Company Prefix and how identifiers are structured, constructed, and used. Product hierarchy, GTIN assignment, and common GTIN mistakes will also be reviewed. All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance. To further your knowledge, join us for GS1 Standards 102.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM CT
This intermediate half-day session covers how to efficiently capture and share product information with trading partners along the supply chain using GS1 Standards. Topics include the GTIN Management Standard, GS1 1D and 2D barcodes and RFID tags, GS1 Application Identifiers (AIs), and GS1 Share Standards, including Global Data Synchronization Network® (GDSN®), electronic data interchange (EDI), and Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS). All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
GS1 Connect Co-Located Events
Attendees can take part in cross-industry discussions and workgroup meetings while at GS1 Connect®. Register to be notified when the meetings are announced.
Tuesday, June 10, 8:00 AM-9:30 AM CT
Join your peers for an interactive and thought-provoking meeting on the latest advancements in RAIN radio frequency identification (RFID) technology powered by GS1 Standards. Learn from real-world experiences and see technology showcases presented by RFID experts demonstrating how this technology is addressing business challenges in the apparel, food, and healthcare supply chains.
Friday, June 13, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM CT
With deadlines for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204 fast approaching, you might have started identifying some possible next steps to prepare to meet these requirements. When evaluating these solutions, have you asked yourself:
- Are they the simplest?
- Are they the fastest?
- Are they the most cost-effective?
- Are they the right ones for your company?
Join traceability experts from GS1 US as they guide you through a hands-on workshop that provides the base knowledge you’ll need on GS1 Standards, key FSMA Rule 204 requirements, and how they intersect. In addition, industry and GS1 Standards subject matter experts will help you tackle specific challenges unique to your organization’s own implementation journey.
Hands-on exercises around tracing tomatoes from farm to fork and simulated scenarios to explore the challenges and solutions in sharing traceability information with trading partners and regulators will provide real-world guidance you can take back to your organization.
Takeaways include practical resources to apply GS1 Standards for:
- Supply chain traceability
- Identification of Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) and Key Data Elements (KDEs)
- Master data roles and responsibilities, food safety, and more
Tuesday, June 10, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM CT
This members-only meeting offers a unique opportunity for leaders in the foodservice and retail grocery sectors to engage in collaborative discussions aimed at addressing industry challenges through the application of GS1 Standards. GS1 US will present insights on strategic programs, including efforts focused on supply chain visibility, preparations for FSMA Rule 204 requirements, and the use of advanced data carriers like RAIN RFID and 2D barcodes. Attendees will have the chance to network with peers and discuss how these programs can best advance trading partner collaboration, operational efficiencies, and business growth with the industry.
Monday, June 9, 1:00 - 4:00 PM CT
Are you amped about the traceability benefits Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS) can bring to your supply chain, but unsure how it works? Brands and retailers are invited to join supply chain experts and peers for an engaging session on using this GS1 Standard to spotlight the what, who, when, where, and why of your product's movement. Sign up during registration—space is limited.
In this workshop, you will:
- Get an in-depth education on EPCIS, from how it can be used by different industries to details on the data structures defined in the standard.
- Use EPCIS, in combination with advanced data carriers, to de-construct a real-world product journey from the consumer back to its source.
- Participate in a hands-on investigation using EPCIS data to uncover possible supply chain issues like claims compliance, product recalls, and certification accuracy.
- Have opportunities for one-on-one conversations with supply chain and EPCIS subject matter experts to help you unleash the power of EPCIS for your business.
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*Attendees who register and pay their registration fee by March 31 are eligible for the benefits of the Early Bird Perks while supplies last. Attendees who register and pay their registration fee by April 15 are eligible for the benefits of the Late Bird Perks while supplies last. GS1 US staff, CAB members, speakers, and other attendees receiving a complimentary registration, and Co-Located Events Only attendees are excluded from this promotion. See Terms & Conditions.