The 23rd edition of RFID Journal LIVE! 2025 is beginning to take shape. The world’s largest conference and exhibition focused on radio frequency identification and related technologies, LIVE typically features more than 100 exhibitors from 26 countries showcasing best-in-class RFID tags, readers, software and implementation services.
The show in 2025 will be held May 6-8 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. The 2025 conference will include three days of industry-specific and how-to tracks, as well as general education for those new to the RFID market.
Conference tracks and education sessions give participants the opportunity to hear compelling case studies, share best practices, network with their peers and learn about the latest technological advances from the vendor community.
Healthcare, Food and Pharmaceutical
There’s a revolution taking place in healthcare, perishable goods, and drug discovery and development. The industry has moved beyond RTLS, and groundbreaking solutions are at the forefront of technological disruption in the health sector. For the track Utilizing Cutting-Edge Solutions in Healthcare, Food and Pharma, attendees will learn how leveraging AI and data analytics to improve patient outcomes to harnessing digital platforms for compliance, sessions in this track will focus on the latest technologies impacting ROI in the health-care environment, while also improving efficiencies.
- Track: Utilizing Cutting-Edge Solutions in Healthcare, Food and Pharma
- Session Title: Solution Provider Session
- Date: May 7, 9:35 a.m.
- Description: Open to all conference attendees, these sponsor-led sessions feature some of the industry’s most innovative solutions. Hear real-life examples of successful deployments, including in-depth discussions of both time-tested and emerging solutions.
Others tracks to be held during the conference include:
- Tell Me More: Innovative Use Cases In Retail
- Digital Product Passport: Gateway to Sustainability, Transparency
- Beyond The Pilot: Real World Implementations and Outcomes in Manufacturing
- Future Fight: Harnessing Technology to Improve Readiness in Aerospace and Defense
- IoT, ChatGPT? Blockchain? AI? NLP? What Do I Do with This Stuff
- Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience: What’s AI And ML Got to do With It
- Workshop: Navigating Healthcare, Food and Retail Compliance-The Evolution of Data Carriers and EPCIS to Help Meet Supply Chain Regulation.
- Digital Doppelgangers: Powering Operations with Digital Twins and Gen AI
Training Opportunities
In addition to track sessions, LIVE! 2025 will present an advanced, one-day fast-track RFID certification course, presented by RFID4U, covering the latest equipment and relevant RFID deployment scenarios. This course will provide a solid foundation to design, install, configure, monitor and troubleshoot RFID deployment, as well as prepare participants for the RFID Professional Institute Certified Associate exam. Each participant will receive a voucher to take the exam online, after the event.
Another offering is RAIN Alliance Training, presented b: RAIN Alliance, and the RAIN Alliance Sustainability and Circularity Community. As companies face increasing pressure to meet sustainability targets and build more resilient operations, understanding how RAIN technology can support these goals is essential — especially in light of evolving regulatory requirements and shifting consumer preferences toward the circular economy. Whether you’re managing projects, optimizing supply chains, or driving corporate sustainability goals, these sessions offer actionable insights and hands-on strategies tailored to your needs.
RFID Awards
RFID Journal Awards 2025 is now accepting nominations for its annual awards that are handed out at RFID Journal LIVE! 2025. The awards, in their 19th year, recognize outstanding achievements in RFID and related technologies. The RFID Journal Awards honors companies that have distinguished themselves by their successful use of RFID, Internet of Things (IoT) technologies or the introduction of a valuable new RFID or IoT product or service.
These prestigious awards honor organizations and innovators who have successfully leveraged RFID and IoT technologies to transform operations, enhance efficiency, and achieve remarkable results. The award recognizes organizations that have successfully integrated RFID, IoT or AI technologies to achieve transformative results.
The awards cover seven categories this year: Best Manufacturing or IIoT Implementation; Best Retail Implementation; Best Supply Chain/Logistics Implementation; Best Healthcare Implementation; Best RFID Implementation (Other Industry; Best RFID/IoT/AI Implementation; and Best New Product.
Entries must be submitted before midnight, February 28, to be considered except for Best New Product, which is March 21, 2025.