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AGENDA DETAILS
Actionable Supply Chain Solutions
GS1 Connect 2026 will be packed with expert insights, hands-on sessions, and networking opportunities. Hear from industry leaders, explore real-world case studies, and connect with peers.
The agenda has launched!
Master the Essentials
Get the “how-tos” and practical insights on GS1 Standards.
See What’s Next
Build a future-ready game plan for your supply chain.
Learn From Peers
Discover how others are solving the same challenges you face.
Who develops the agenda for GS1 Connect?
Community Advisory Board members—representing diverse GS1 Standards users—help identify topics and speakers that are most relevant in the industry. From supply chain efficiencies to master data best practices, both supply and demand sides will take the stage to share actionable insights.
Meet With Trading Partners
Connect face-to-face with leading retailers and trading partners at our Trading Partner Roundtables—consistently ranked a top reason to attend GS1 Connect®.
Get to know our 2026 Trading Partner Roundtable hosts by clicking on their logo.
If you are interested in hosting a roundtable at GS1 Connect 2026, contact us for more information.
See Advanced Data Carriers in Action
The popular interactive exhibit returns for GS1 Connect 2026. This year's experience has been expanded to include more practical hands-on demonstrations designed to show how advanced data carriers work in real operations. Take part in enhanced real‑world scenarios, see clearer examples of 2D barcode applications, and gain practical context you can use to inform decisions, planning, and implementation across food, healthcare, and retail.
Keynote
The New “I” in AI: Unleashing Human Creativity as Your Competitive Advantage in the Imagination Era
Join award-winning author and creativity strategist Natalie Nixon to discover how imagination, inquiry, and intuition—amplified by AI—can be your organization’s winning hand for innovation and adaptability.
- Discover actionable strategies to amplify creativity and adaptability within your team
- Apply a proven framework for integrating AI as a partner
- Gain insights tailored for today’s supply chain professionals, and bet big on breakthrough results
The show’s just getting started—more speaker announcements and agenda reveals are coming soon!
The conference is a great way to keep up with industry trends, network with trading partners and similar companies, and learn about upcoming technologies."
2025 Attendee
How can I connect with speakers beyond their sessions?
The agenda features Practical Next Steps: Daily Q&A sessions where you can ask follow-up questions, clarify insights, and dive deeper with the day's speakers.
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What Makes GS1 Connect Unique?
GS1 Connect is more than just a conference—it's a full learning experience. Take advantage of additional events happening before and after the main program to deepen your knowledge, build new skills, and connect with peers. Sign up for pre- and post-conference education when you register.
GS1 Standards 101: Introduction to Identify
Monday, June 8 | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM PT
This introductory session covers the basics of GS1 Identifiers, including Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) and Global Location Numbers (GLNs), and how they improve business processes. It also reviews GTIN® assignment and common mistakes. Attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance and can continue with GS1 Standards 102.
$350
GS1 US Cross-Industry RFID Discussion Group
Tuesday, June 9 | 8:00 AM-10:00 AM PT
Join peers for an interactive session on the latest in RAIN RFID powered by GS1 Standards, with expert demos and real-world insights from apparel, food, and healthcare supply chains.
Educational Add-on - No Additional Fee
Interactive Workshop: Building a Roadmap to Success in Healthcare
Tuesday, June 9 | 8:00 AM-10:00 AM PT
Collaborate with your trading and solution partners to develop quick wins for improving system interoperability. Brainstorm with ERP/EHR providers, hospitals, manufacturers, and more on how to increase adoption of the Unique Device Identifier (UDI) as the primary identifier for medical devices. Learn current system capabilities, hear real-world hospital success stories, and work in breakout groups to define immediate action steps for high-priority use cases. Leave this session with a shared, cross-stakeholder roadmap to accelerate adoption and improve safety, interoperability, and operational efficiency.
Educational Add-on - No Additional Fee
GS1 Standards 102: Identify and Capture, Share and Use
Tuesday, June 9 | 8:00 AM-12:00 PM PT
This intermediate-level session explores how to share product data using GS1 Standards, including GTIN management, barcodes, RFID, and data exchange tools like Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®), electronic data interchange (EDI), and Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS). Attendees receive a Certificate of Attendance.
$375
Joint Foodservice GS1 US Standards Initiative and GS1 US Retail Grocery Initiative Member Meeting
Tuesday, June 9 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM PT
This member-only meeting unites Foodservice and Retail Grocery leaders for collaborative discussions on GS1 Standards solutions. Key goals, activities, and achievements in regulatory preparedness, traceability, and supply chain efficiency will be highlighted. Network with peers while exploring future opportunities and strategies.
Educational Add-on - No Additional Fee
Navigating National Drug Code Changes Together
Tuesday, June 9 | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM PT
Cut through the noise around the National Drug Code (NDC) changes in this proactive, collaborative workshop. After hearing how the proposed changes could impact your barcodes, product data, and systems, work with industry peers and subject matter experts to align answers to common questions around the new GS1 Application Identifier and the relationship of the Global Trade Item Number® (GTIN®) to the NDC. Leave this session with clearer direction, peer-validated insights, and practical next steps you can take back to your organization.
Educational Add-on - No Additional Fee
RAIN Alliance User Group: Building a Smarter, Sustainable Future: RAIN RFID Standards, Strategy, and Scale
Tuesday, June 9 | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM PT
The RAIN RFID ecosystem is advancing quickly, transforming industries and applications worldwide. Join the RAIN Alliance for a strategic overview of initiatives, standards, and collaborations driving growth and interoperability. Learn how GS1 EPC standards enable consistent performance and item-level digital identity, supporting connected products and a transparent, efficient supply chain. Discover how end users and solution providers are shaping the future of RAIN RFID.
Educational Add-on - No Additional Fee
Tackling Traceability: A Collaborative Workshop Experience
Thursday, June 11 | 3:00 PM-6:00 PM PT
Looking to turn visibility challenges into wins? Join GS1 Standards experts and peers for a fast-paced workshop that drops you into simulated retail, food, and healthcare supply chains. Track data in real time using tools and GS1 Standards like Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs), 2D barcodes, and Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS). Experience how GS1 Standards strengthen accuracy and support faster decisions. Leave with deeper traceability insights and proven tools to help you drive efficiency and build trust.
$350
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