Expert speakers, exhibitors and industry leaders are all set to gather for the 23rd edition of RFID Journal LIVE! 2025, kicking off May 6.
The world’s largest conference and exhibition focused on RFID, AI, IoT, and other related technologies, this international gathering being held this week at Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, NV, showcases the best-in-class RFID tags, readers, software and implementation services. Attendees at the show for the next three days will being to avail themselves to industry-specific and how-to track session, 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.
On Track
The 10 tracks being held over the three days are:
RFID/IoT for Warehouse and Inventory Management. During this track, you will learn about the latest advances in RFID and IoT technologies for warehouse and inventory management within the supply chain.
Tell Me More: Innovative Use Cases in Retail. Spanning two days, hear how retailers worldwide are using RFID and related technologies to become more agile and responsive in an increasingly competitive market.
Digital Product Passport: Gateway To Sustainability, Transparency. This track will cover how DPP is being used to encourage sustainable production of materials and energy, thereby extending the life of products, and maximizing product performance. Also, find out how to be sure your U.S. based firm is complying with the EU requirements.
Beyond The Pilot: Real World Implementations and Outcomes In Manufacturing. Advanced technologies are enabling enterprises to develop a digital enterprise strategy, as well as becoming a smarter, more connected manufacturer. Gain an understanding of the latest Industry 4.0 (and, 5.0) trends, challenges and opportunities, as well as hearing real world implementations from the people that deployed the projects.
IoT? ChatGPT? Blockchain? AI? What Do I Do with This Stuff? The exploding growth of disruptive technologies has introduced a profound change in every aspect of business. In this track, speakers will address the misinformation, hallucinations, and myths surrounding “zombie” technology and provide examples of how it is being leveraged to strengthen (rather than replace) existing infrastructure.
Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience: What’s AI and ML Got To Do With It? In this two-day track, learn how to use the latest technology to improve supply chain performance by becoming more proactive with decision making and improving efficiency and reducing costs.
DOGE Ready: Harnessing Technology to Improve Efficiency in Government and Aerospace. Find out how RFID, IoT, AI, robotics, big data analytics, and digital asset management systems are being used in aerospace and government to reduce costs, mitigate risk, and save time while increasing productivity and streamlining business processes.
Digital Doppelgangers: Powering Operations With Digital Twins and Gen AI. Attendees will Learn how the use of Gen AI supports digital twins and can be an important component in establishing competitive advantages for many businesses.
Navigating Healthcare, Food, And Retail Compliance Workshop. GS1 US has developed guidelines to assist US healthcare, food service, and retail industries in using radio frequency identification (RFID) to improve supply chain visibility, efficiency, and consumer safety.
Utilizing Cutting-Edge Solutions In Healthcare, Food, and Pharma. From 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 healthcare environment, while also improving efficiencies.
Opening Keynotes
The first day will feature keynote addresses from representative from Intel, UPS, and BAE Systems.
The first keynote speaker to grace the stage this year will be Stacey Shulman, Vice President of Health, Education, and Consumer Industries at Intel’s Edge Computing Group.
In her keynote, Harnessing AI for Business Transformation: From Enthusiasm to Deployment, Shulman will delve into how organizations are leveraging the transformative power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize their operations. Her insights will guide attendees on bridging the gap between AI’s potential and its practical implementation to drive meaningful business outcomes.
Shulman will be followed by four UPS leaders— Inna Glyass, Ashley Stephenson, Shannon Hampton and Caleeann Blarr— in a panel discussion titled Innovative RFID Keynote: Deploying Tomorrow’s Technology Today. UPS has deployed one of the biggest RFID initiatives in corporate America, implementing their SPSF Next Generation Technology across the US and Canada. In this session, hear from the team responsible for providing unstoppable innovation in RFID/IoT operations
Wrapping up Day 1 will be BAE Systems’ Tony Wilson and Thomas Copeland in their address, Shifting Gears: BAE Systems Expands Automated Tracking with RFID and Robotics in the U.K. Wilson and Copeland will go over how the international defense, aerospace and security company built an automated tracking system in the United Kingdom that encompasses twenty-eight facilities in two manufacturing sites, using a hybrid mix of passive RFID detectors/antennas, dependent upon the needs and environment in each building.
Award Season
The 2025 RFID Journal LIVE! 2025 culminated with the 19th annual RFID Journal Awards, with the big winner being announced at the closing ceremonies May 8.
The headliner will be the Best New Product, given to the company that exhibits the best new RFID, IoT, NFC, or related technology product or service introduced after April 11, 2024. The finalists—Chainway, Checkpoint, Powercast, Pragmatic, Tageos, and Zebra—are being evaluated onsite by a team of three judges, led by founder and former RFID Journal.com editor, Mark Roberti.
In the Best Retail Implementation category, Arctic Spa, Carter’s and C&A are nominated. The Best Healthcare or Food Implementation award will be bestowed on either Brigham Young University, Nutriza AgroIndustrial de Alimentos S/A (Friato), or Sentara Health.
Cepheid, Cummins and Kannegiesser are the nominees for Best Manufacturing or IoT Implementation. The Best Supply Chain/Logistics Implementation category is a contest between Brooks, Maersk and Shifflet Brothers Enterprises.
In the category for Best RFID/IoT/AI Implementation, the finalists are ESAN (Eczacıbaşı Industrial Raw Materials Company), SniperAction Photo, LTD and UPS. As for the Best RFID or IoT Implementation (Other Industry) award, the three companies vying for that honor are Idaho National Lab, Selmark and the United States Marine Corps.
RFID Special Achievement Award
Dr. Antonio Rizzi, full professor of logistics and supply chain management in the University of Parma’s Industrial Engineering Department, will receive the 2025 RFID Special Achievement Award. Dr. Rizzi is the founder of the university’s RFID Lab, a world leading research center promoting research, training and services to stakeholders, such as technology providers and end users. Under his leadership, the lab pioneered research in the Italian RFID arena and has been widely recognized as a worldwide center of excellence.
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