A new era of supply chain intelligence was on display with our cutting-edge immersive experience. Attendees explored how next-generation data carriers—like 2D barcodes, RAIN radio frequency identification (RFID), and Near-Field Communication (NFC)—are redefining product tracking, automation, authentication, and consumer engagement across the food, healthcare, and retail industries. They witnessed firsthand how these innovations create a seamless flow of real-time insights, driving unprecedented efficiency, transparency, and brand storytelling.
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2025 Program Highlights
Beyond the Barcode: Advanced Data Carriers in Action Exhibit
Sessions Created by Industry, for Industry
Every year, 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 are at the table—and the podium—to share actionable insights.
Meet With Trading Partners
The many different opportunities to learn from and collaborate with trading partners are cited as a top reason to attend GS1 Connect. In "How to Do Business With…." sessions, companies share business process requirements and company-specific initiative updates to inform their trading partners. And 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
GS1 US® experts take attendees through brief presentations and demonstrations on specific topics important to their business.
Keynote Speakers
Get inspired personally and professionally by our main stage speakers, including industry leaders and entrepreneurs.
Make the Most of Your Experience
The GS1 Connect agenda includes different types of content and a wide range of ways to learn and network 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. Here’s what we had in 2025:
Monday, June 9, 1:00 - 4:00 PM CT
Join us for an interactive seminar where we tackle the pressing challenges facing the pharmaceutical supply chain. With U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) requirements and proposed changes to the National Drug Code (NDC), there's a lot to navigate. This session offers a unique opportunity to network with peers, gain insights from industry experts, and collaboratively develop solutions. Together, we'll explore how to enhance the adoption of GS1 Standards to optimize supply chain operations, ensure precise data sharing, and improve visibility across the industry.
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.
Tuesday, June 10, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Capturing essential data encoded in the barcodes of medical devices and pharmaceuticals is critical for providers and dispensers to deliver high-quality patient care. However, barcode quality issues and system limitations are hindering these efforts. This collaborative forum offers manufacturers, distributors, and solution providers the chance to hear directly about the challenges faced when providers and dispensers receive data and work together to identify solutions. Facilitated by the Healthcare Transformation Group, industry leaders will demonstrate real-world examples of their challenges by showcasing how their back-end systems capture product and event information, while subject matter experts will highlight innovations to transform the healthcare supply chain. Join this exclusive opportunity to engage face-to-face with your trading partners and help ensure that crucial data can be utilized for improved patient care.
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.
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
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