AIM AIDC 101/102 Workshops – Chicago, IL
November 18-19, 2025 | TSC Auto ID Academy | 1285 Hamilton Parkway, Itasca, IL 60143
Join us at TSC Academy near Chicago for two immersive days of learning, networking, and hands-on experience with the latest in Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) technologies.
Day 1 (AIDC 101) builds your foundation in barcodes, RFID, NFC, and industry standards—perfect for those new to AIDC or looking to refresh their skills.
Day 2 (AIDC 102) takes you deeper, exploring advanced applications, integration strategies, and emerging innovations to solve real-world business challenges.
Across both days, you’ll gain practical skills, connect with industry experts, and leave with actionable insights you can implement immediately.
Note that the below schedules and times are subject to change:
Day 1 · AIDC 101 — Foundations & Applications
Day 1 · AIDC 101 — Foundations & Applications
Why Attend
- Build a strong foundation in core AIDC technologies (barcodes, RFID, NFC, digital watermarks, sensors).
- Learn packaging-focused best practices for printing, encoding, scanning, and verification.
- Understand standards fundamentals that support interoperability and compliance.
- Hands-on practice you can apply immediately on packaging lines and in warehouses.
Who Should Attend
- Packaging engineers & designers
- Operations, supply chain & logistics coordinators
- Quality control & compliance personnel
Agenda
10:00 – 10:15
Welcome & Introductions — event overview, objectives, housekeeping.
10:15 – 11:00
What Is AIDC? — definition, purpose, history; core technologies; key symbologies & terminology.
11:00 – 11:30
Equipment of AIDC — data carriers, encoders, readers, verification devices; labels & ribbons.
11:30 – 12:00
Current Industry Landscape — structure, key entities, market trends; major players (emphasis on AIM members).
12:00 – 12:45
Lunch / Sponsor Networking — visit tables, connect with peers.
12:45 – 1:15
AIDC Standards & Organizations — overview of key standards and governing bodies.
1:15 – 2:15
Hands-On: Generating Sample Solutions — barcode creation & scanning; RFID tag encoding & reading.
2:15 – 2:30
Break — optional sponsor tables.
2:30 – 3:30
Hands-On: AIDC in Practice — retail scanning (UPC & Sunrise 2027), food labeling & traceability, logistics labeling, inventory count.
3:30 – 4:00
TSC Plant Tour (Optional)
4:00 – 4:15
Break / Networking
4:15 – 4:45
Q&A & Open Discussion
4:45 – 5:00
Closing Remarks & Certificate Distribution
Day 2 · AIDC 102 — Advanced Applications & Innovations
Day 2 · AIDC 102 — Advanced Applications & Innovations
Why Attend
- Deepen your knowledge of identifiers, serialization, and digital twins.
- Enhance material and tag selection for performance and reliability.
- Hands-on equipment setup for printers, encoders, and scanners.
- Strengthen quality and compliance practices.
Who Should Attend
- Experienced AIDC practitioners & program leads
- Systems integrators & IT specialists
- Compliance managers & quality leads
Agenda
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Session 1: AIDC Identifiers – Foundations for Smart Data
Dive into the role of identifiers as the foundation of every AIDC system—from standards and serialization to their use in Digital Product Passports (DPP) and real-world traceability applications.
Dive into the role of identifiers as the foundation of every AIDC system—from standards and serialization to their use in Digital Product Passports (DPP) and real-world traceability applications.
10:50 – 11:40
Session 2: AIDC Media – Materials, Tags & Print Technologies
Understand the physical components that make identification work, exploring media types, adhesives, ribbons, tag form factors, and how print and material choices affect performance and durability.
Understand the physical components that make identification work, exploring media types, adhesives, ribbons, tag form factors, and how print and material choices affect performance and durability.
11:40 – 12:30
Session 3: AIDC Equipment Setup – Universal Approaches to Printers & Scanners
Learn hands-on configuration of barcode and RFID printers and scanners, including calibration, media alignment, memory encoding, and troubleshooting to achieve consistent, high-quality output in any environment.
Learn hands-on configuration of barcode and RFID printers and scanners, including calibration, media alignment, memory encoding, and troubleshooting to achieve consistent, high-quality output in any environment.
12:30 – 1:15
Lunch Break
1:15 – 2:05
Session 4: Systems Integration & Solution Implementation
Explore how AIDC hardware connects with middleware, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems to enable real-time visibility across supply chain, healthcare, retail, and other data-driven operations.
Explore how AIDC hardware connects with middleware, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems to enable real-time visibility across supply chain, healthcare, retail, and other data-driven operations.
2:05 – 2:45
Session 5: AIDC & Regulatory Compliance
Learn how AIDC solutions support regulatory compliance and traceability requirements such as DSCSA, FSMA 204, UDI, EU DPP, and more through standardized data capture and auditable records.
Learn how AIDC solutions support regulatory compliance and traceability requirements such as DSCSA, FSMA 204, UDI, EU DPP, and more through standardized data capture and auditable records.
2:45 – 3:35
Session 6: Sustainability through AIDC
Examine how AIDC drives sustainability initiatives—from eco-friendly labeling and paperless compliance to enabling circularity, reuse systems, and end-of-life recycling through smart identification.
Examine how AIDC drives sustainability initiatives—from eco-friendly labeling and paperless compliance to enabling circularity, reuse systems, and end-of-life recycling through smart identification.
3:35 – 3:50
Break
3:50 – 4:45
Session 7: QA / QC Operations Associated with AIDC
Explore how AIDC enables smarter quality assurance—covering label inspection, RFID validation, real-time error detection, data consistency, and recall traceability through automated checkpoints.
Explore how AIDC enables smarter quality assurance—covering label inspection, RFID validation, real-time error detection, data consistency, and recall traceability through automated checkpoints.
4:45 – 5:00
Certificate Distribution & Closing Remarks
Registration Fees
| 🧾 Event Item | 📅 Date | Non-Member Price | AIM Member Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIDC 101 Fundamentals Workshop | November 18, 2025 | $195.00 | $125.00 |
| AIDC 102 Fundamentals Workshop | November 19, 2025 | $195.00 | $125.00 |
| Two-Day Workshop Registration (101 + 102) | November 18–19, 2025 | $250.00 | $195.00 |
Questions? Contact Michael Allen.
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Registration includes all education sessions, networking and lunch.
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