AIM Global

AIM Young Professionals Town Hall
2025-12-16 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
AIM is excited to present an exclusive fireside-style conversation with two of the most influential minds in the AIDC industry: Dr. Clive Hohberger and Sprague Ackley as part of our Young Professionals Mastermind Group. This informal Happy Hour session brings together innovators who helped shape the technologies we rely on every day like barcode symbologies, RFID advancements, labeling standards, and end-to-end traceability systems.
Attendees will gain firsthand insight into:

How these industry legends built their careers
Key moments that shaped the trajectory of barcoding and RFID
Lessons learned from decades of standardization and global impact
Emerging trends that future leaders should prepare for
Practical advice on navigating a career in AIDC, standards work, product engineering, and innovation

Whether you are early in your career or exploring new opportunities in AIDC, this session offers invaluable wisdom from two pioneers who helped define the modern automatic identification landscape.

AI Powered Food Supply Chains are Making Meals Smarter Webinar
2025-12-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Maintaining and building consumer trust while ensuring food safety is critical. The transformational benefits of automation technologies and generative artificial intelligence (AI) analytics for end-to-end traceability give consumers access to product origin, processing and transportation information. Food manufacturing, food service, and consumer-packaged goods supply chains are no exception to the benefits of this technology. AI enables producers to optimize their operations by improving quality control and safety, increasing efficiency, and enhancing customers’ experience. As consumers continue prioritizing sustainability, reducing food waste is becoming a significant priority. Automation and AI offer a new way to achieve this goal, starting with predicting demand more accurately.
This panel will discuss the following key benefits of automation and AI in the food supply chain:
1. Supply chain visibility and traceability
2. Boost production processes
3. Advance safety and quality control
4. Product development and personalization
5. Sustainability

Insight to Impact: AIM’s Progress, Partnerships, and Vision for 2026 Webinar
2026-01-06 11:30 - 12:30 | Webinar
In this webinar, AIM will present an inside look at the major milestones, initiatives, and accomplishments highlighted in the 2025 Year in Review. Participants will hear how AIM and its Industry Groups advanced technical guidance, influenced critical regulations, and delivered globally recognized educational resources including AIDC 101/102 Workshops, new whitepapers and web documents.
We will also preview AIM’s priorities for 2026, including expanding digital product passport alignment, strengthening advocacy in global regulatory arenas, advancing sustainability-driven AIDC practices, and broadening professional development offerings through the Women of AIDC and Young Professionals programs. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how AIM is shaping the future of barcoding, RFID, IoT, sensor technologies, and global standards to support interoperability, trust, and digital transformation across industries.
Whether you are a long-time AIM member or new to the AIDC community, this session provides a comprehensive update on what AIM has achieved and what comes next as we head into an exciting year of innovation, collaboration, and growth.

NRF '26: Retails Big Show
2026-01-11 - 2026-01-13 | Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, New York
The simple buyer and seller relationship is over. But untapped potential for retailers? That’s just beginning! A diverse and growing global value chain means consumer behavior is constantly changing from one moment to the next. Are you ready for The Next Now?
Priceless connections. Practical education. Futuristic solutions. Everything you need now — and next — is right here at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show.

PharmaPack Europe
2026-01-21 - 2026-01-22 | Paris Expo, Paris, France
Europe’s leading packaging and drug delivery event

What to Expect in 2026? – Global, Nordic and Regulatory Insights Webinar
2026-01-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
What does 2026 hold for identification, data capture, traceability, standards, and regulation – and what should you already be preparing for?
AIDC Denmark invites you to a virtual networking meeting entitled “What to expect in 2026?”, bringing together three strong perspectives that together provide a well-rounded overview of the year ahead.
In just 60 minutes, you will gain:

insights into global industry trends and technology developments
a Nordic market and customer perspective
a clear status on regulation, ESPR, and the Digital Product Passport

Speakers

Global industry perspective: Mary Lou Bosco, CEO, AIM Global
Nordic market perspective: Jeppe Bøttinger, Senior Channel Manager (Nordic), Zebra Technologies
Regulation & standards: Merete Skov Pedersen, Chair of S-698 Digital Product Passport, Danish Standards / Member of CEN-CLC JTC 24 “Digital Product Passport Framework and System”

We hope you will join us and contribute to the dialogue on what 2026 will bring — and how we can best navigate a landscape shaped by both new opportunities and new requirements.

Virginia Cannabis Conference 2026
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-26 | Delta Hotels Richmond, 555 E Canal Street, Richmond, VA, United States
Whether you’re interested in the industry, curious about medical cannabis, looking to become a more effective advocate, or you’ve been fighting to end prohibition ever since Nixon launched the War on Drugs, this conference is for you. It’s convenient, casual, and crucial for those wanting to be a part of the cannabis conversation in the Commonwealth.

Enhanced Property Management for Costpoint Webinar
2026-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Government contractors face tough audits and can’t afford to have gaps in their compliance. Manual spreadsheets and outdated inventory processes are no longer adequate.
Join us for a focused executive session on how integrating Deltek Costpoint + A2B Tracking delivers stronger internal controls, automated reporting to government systems (like PIEE, WAWF, GFP Module), and provides real-time asset accountability that stands up to audit scrutiny.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
– Strengthen accuracy in inventory and government property records
– Apply modern Barcode and RFID best practices
– Automate property reporting directly into government systems
– Use Costpoint + A2B to achieve end-to-end audit readiness
Reduce Risk. Improve efficiency.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get ahead of your next audit. Modernize your property management processes and protect your organization from avoidable findings.

MD&M West
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-05 | Anaheim Convention Center, CA
MD&M West connects you with 1,700+ manufacturing suppliers, cutting-edge technologies, and industry experts in one powerful three-day event. Whether you’re sourcing new materials, evaluating manufacturing partners, or discovering breakthrough innovations, this is where manufacturing leaders come to build their competitive advantage and accelerate their success.

Sustainability and Green Claims Trends for Consumer Brands: “Free-of,” “Eco,” and Other General Environmental Benefit Claims
2026-02-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Keller and Heckman is pleased to announce the complimentary webinar, Sustainability and Green Claims Trends for Consumer Brands: “Free-of,” “Eco,” and Other General Environmental Benefit Claims. This 60-minute webinar, to be held on February 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET, is the final webinar in this three-part series. The session will be moderated by Keller and Heckman Partner Rohit Sabnis and feature presentations by Counsel Antonia Stamenova-Dancheva and Alexa Pecht, and Associate Anushka Stein.

IoT Tech Expo Global
2026-02-04 - 2026-02-05 | Olympia London
IoT Tech Expo is the leading event for IoT, Digital Twins & Enterprise Transformation, Embedded Systems, IoT Security IoT Connectivity & Connected Devices, Smart Infrastructures & Automation, Data & Analytics and Edge Platforms.

Manifest 2026
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-11 | The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
The Global Destination for Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation
Join us February 9th – 11th, 2026 in Las Vegas for the premiere gathering that unites the entire eco-system of Fortune 500 global supply chain executives, logistics service providers, innovators and investors at the forefront of logistics tech and end-to-end supply chain. Experience unprecedented access to the people and technologies changing the way the world moves.

The Floral Conference
2026-02-16 - 2026-02-19 | Miami, Florida, Miami, Florida
Two coasts, one floral experience. Instead of two Floral Conferences, breeders, buyers and attendees from all over the world are convening in Miami for a united floral event. Featuring expanded networking opportunities, enriched collaborative workshop options, and top breeders, this will be a Floral Conference like no other.

PackExpo East
2026-02-17 - 2026-02-19 | Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia, PA
PACK EXPO East is a biennial packaging and processing industry trade show. The show provides a unique opportunity for consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and life science companies located on the East Coast to connect with top packaging and processing suppliers and to experience the latest technologies in person.

Vision on Tap - Reynosa Tamaulipas, Mexico
2026-02-18 17:00 - 20:00 | ESTRELLA PACIFICO Hidalgo, Blvd. Morelos 810, Anzalduas, 88630 Reynosa, Tamps.,, Mexico
Questions about machine vision technology? Do you have an app you’d like to discuss? Come talk to a Cognex expert about your machine vision or barcode scanning application!

EV Charging and RFID: Integrated Mobility Solutions for 2026
2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join Beontag and NXP Semiconductors for an exclusive webinar exploring how RFID-powered solutions (such as Beontag’s Bio Paper Card powered by NXP MIFARE DUOX) address today’s real-world EV charging challenges.

Vision on Tap - Wasau, Wisconsin
2026-02-19 15:00 - 19:00 | Bull Falls Brewing Company, 905 E Thomas St, Wausau, Wisconsin, United States
Whether you’re just starting your journey in machine vision or you’re a seasoned veteran, this event offers a welcoming space for all levels of expertise to come together, get your questions answered and explore solutions to help improve the productivity of your facility.

EuroCIS
2026-02-22 - 2026-02-26 | Dusseldorf, Germany, Dusseldorf, Germany
At EuroCIS, you have the opportunity to discover ground-breaking technologies for retail, exchange ideas with industry experts and gain valuable insights into the future of retail.

DesignCon
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-26 | Santa Clara Convention Center, CA
DesignCon is the premier high-speed communications and system design conference and exposition, offering industry-critical engineering education in the heart of electronics innovation — Silicon Valley.

Vision on Tap - San Luis Potosi, Mexico
2026-02-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Container Park 7B, Calle 57 Av. Benito Juárez,Calle Centerario Villa de Pozos 4957, 78384 Pozos, S.L.P., Mexico
Whether you’re just starting your journey in the field of machine vision or you’re a seasoned veteran, this event offers a welcoming space for experts of all skill levels to come together, get their questions answered, and explore solutions to help improve the productivity of your facility.

Vision on Tap - Apodaca, Mexico
2026-03-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Sierra Madre Brewing Co. Airport, 66601, Milenium Industrial Park, 66626 Cdad. Apodaca, N.L.,, Mexico

Chain Operators Exchange (COEX)
2026-03-08 - 2026-03-10 | Atlanta, Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia
Consumers don’t live in one segment; their food-away-from-home journey spans a lifetime, with each stage bringing new expectations, challenges, and opportunities.
That’s why COEX 2026 is transforming to meet the needs of today’s consumer. We’re bringing together leaders from every corner of foodservice — supply chain, marketing, culinary, and leadership — across both commercial and on-site segments to share insights, spark ideas, and build partnerships that move the industry forward, all with the consumer at the center.

HIMSS
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-12 | The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Healthcare’s Premier Event
Global Brands. Groundbreaking Ideas. Growth Opportunities. Genuine Connections. All Under One Roof.
The countdown to healthcare’s most transformative event has begun—and the prime opportunity to secure your spot starts now. HIMSS26 isn’t just a conference; it’s the epicenter of healthcare technology where groundbreaking solutions meet visionary minds.

BlueStar Academy: Intro to Barcoding & RFID
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-11 | BlueStar US Headquarters, 3345 Point Pleasant Road, Hebron, KY, 41048, United States
Expand your technical expertise, learn how to sell comprehensive solutions, and explore BlueStar’s suite of services designed to help you win more opportunities — all in just a day and a half!

How RFID is Transforming Retail Operations: Tech Insights & Live Case Studies Webinar
2026-03-12 06:30 - 07:30 | Virtual
Gain insights into the latest industry trends and AIDC (Automatic Identification and Data Capture) knowledge.

Expert Speakers:
Anshrah Neyaz – Sr. Technology Consultant, ID Tech
Naman Sharma – Business Development, ID Tech

Vision on Tap - Rockford, Illinois
2026-03-12 15:00 - 19:00 | Prairie Street Brewing Co., 200 Prairie St, Rockford, IL, United States

APEX Expo
2026-03-14 - 2026-03-19 | Anaheim Convention Center, CA
APEX EXPO is the premier event in North America for the electronics industry. OEMs, EMS providers, PCB manufacturers and industry professionals from around the globe come together to access the latest technical content, contribute to standards development, and network with the industry’s largest gathering of capital equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and product innovators in design, printed board manufacturing, electronics assembly, and test. The event offers nearly endless opportunities for education and networking. Attendees gain access to cutting-edge technologies, advanced materials, and the latest processes, equipping them with the knowledge, technical skills, and best practices to reimagine the possibilities to drive your business forward.

RSA Conference
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-26 | Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA, United States
Ideas become breakthroughs when shared. Challenges become opportunities when tackled together. That’s the Power of Community—a key focus for RSAC™ 2026 Conference. Real change happens when cybersecurity professionals unite.
Whether you’re an RSAC™ Conference first-timer or a returning attendee you won’t want to miss what’s in store for RSAC 2026.

BlueStar's 2U Tour: Phoenix
2026-03-24 | Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix, AZ, United States
BlueStar’s 2U Tour gives IT solutions providers a chance to get their hands on the latest in B2B technology.

SHOPTALK Spring
2026-03-24 - 2026-03-26 | Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada
The most important event in retail
Retail is changing faster than ever.
Some play catch-up. Others shape what’s next.
Shoptalk Spring is where the future of retail gets real. 10,000+ trailblazers, 200+ game-changing speakers, and bold ideas that will transform your business.
