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PSTC Tape Week
2026-04-04 - 2026-04-07 | Louisville, Kentucky, Louisville, KY, United States
Tape Week is the premier event for the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape industry, offering tailored learning and networking opportunities during a pivotal time of change. With a new PSTC president, evolving economic trends, and a focus on industry verticals, attendees can explore how these developments align with their company goals.

Customize your experience with flexible courses and a personalized schedule to match your interests and learning needs. Tape Week is your chance to connect, collaborate, and prepare for the future of our industry together.

From Data Capture to Decisions: The Future of AIDC in AI-Driven Retail
2026-04-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Retail is entering an execution-driven era where AI, automation, and real-time data must work together to deliver productivity, accuracy, and resilience. In this expert discussion, Honeywell, together with strategic partners Peak Technologies and Maxim Label & Packaging, explores how AIDC technologies: Like barcoding, RFID, sensors, and edge intelligence are evolving into the operational demand of a dynamic commerce.
Key Takeaways
• AIDC as a decision-enabling layer for AI-driven retail
• Data accuracy and high-quality data as a main driver for successful AI implementations.
• Key NRF 2026 and EuroShop 2026 (Main retail global events) trends shaping execution-focused retail era
• New market, use cases and ecosystem opportunities for technology providers
• How AI-era retail ecosystems win together

National Association of Convenience Stores Food Safety Forum
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-14 | Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, Chicago, Illinois
The NACS Food Safety Forum is developed and administered by convenience industry food safety, foodservice, quality assurance and risk management leaders. This is the only retail-focused event of its kind for the global convenience community.

MODEX
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-16 | Georgia World Congress Center
As the largest manufacturing and supply chain event in 2026, MODEX showcases supply chains from every angle, featuring over 1,000 exhibits, 200 educational sessions and four keynotes. MODEX’s unique combination of hands-on product and technology demonstrations, education and face-to-face connections makes it the can’t-miss experience for supply chain professionals in 2026.

BlueStar Academy: Intro to Mobility Solutions
2026-04-16 - 2026-04-17 | 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!

NECANN Pennsylvania
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-18 | Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19107, United States
Local cannabis culture and community is the lifeblood of NECANN conventions. From creating new partnerships and growing your network, to learning from thought leaders and experts, NECANN is the place to discover new opportunities in the market!

Hannover Messe
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-24 | Hanover, Germany, Hanover, Germany
Industry is facing a historic transformation – driven by global competition, rising costs, and artificial intelligence. HANNOVER MESSE 2026 will show how companies can turn these pressures into opportunities. With a new thematic structure, optimized visitor navigation, fresh networking formats, and a strong focus on artificial intelligence, the show will offer even greater value and a more targeted experience for exhibitors and attendees alike.

GS1 Standards Week 2026
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-23 | DoubleTree by Hilton Brussels City, Rue Gineste 3, Brussels, 1210, Belgium
GS1 Standards Week 2026 is a hybrid event dedicated to advancing GS1 global standards through inclusive collaboration and expert-led working sessions.
For the first time since 2019, we’ll gather in person in Brussels—while continuing to offer a virtual experience to ensure global participation. The event brings together digital, e-commerce and supply chain standards experts to collaborate in GSMP working groups, shaping solutions that drive industry’s digital transformation and deliver value across sectors, from retail to healthcare.

Engineering RFID Success: How to Choose the Right Antenna for Your Use Case
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
RFID antenna selection plays a critical role in how well your system performs in the real world. Choosing the wrong antenna for your application can lead to inconsistent reads, operational inefficiencies, and unnecessary costs. In this session, we’ll take a high-level, practical approach to understanding how different applications require different antenna strategies. Whether you’re tracking assets, managing inventory, or improving workflow visibility, selecting the right antenna ensures your system performs reliably and delivers the results you expect. We’ll also discuss how working with the right partner can simplify the process—helping you make informed decisions that improve performance, reduce trial and error, and support long-term success.

Retail Technology Show
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-23 | Excel London, One Western Gateway,, Royal Victoria Dock,, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Welcome to the Retail Technology Show – the premier destination for innovation, insight, and connection in the retail. Held annually at ExCeL London, this dynamic event unites the world’s most forward-thinking retailers with leading tech innovators to explore the future of commerce.

MD&M South
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-23 | Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
Immerse yourself in the forefront of the medical device manufacturing industry, where leading MedTech companies across the Southeast converge to showcase and demonstrate cutting-edge technologies, components, and solutions that drive life-saving medical innovations – all under one roof.
Connect with a dynamic network of industry leaders and peers through engaging conferences, hands-on workshops, and show-floor theaters. Gain valuable insights from key figures shaping the future of the medical device sector and seize this unparalleled opportunity to stay ahead of industry advancements, enhance your expertise, and position your company for long-term success.

NECANN Boston
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-25 | Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA, United States
Serving as the “annual meeting of the northeast cannabis industry” since 2015, NECANN Boston is considered THE must-attend event for every facet of the cannabis industry.
It’s the largest B2B cannabis convention in the northeast (2nd largest in the US), featuring 300+ exhibitors, 9,000+ attendees, 60+ programming sessions, the NECANN Cup awards and a full programming track dedicated to the blossoming psychedelics industry.

International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference
2026-04-27 - 2026-04-29 | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont (Chicago), IL, United States
The International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference & Exhibition, also known as ‘The Powder Show’, is the only event in the Western Hemisphere bringing together the powder & bulk solids handling and dry processing sector — the community of OEMs, process engineers, and executives whose activity accounts for 70% of the manufacturing lifecycle of every product on Earth.

Women of AIDC Community Dialogue: Career Growth and Confidence Building with Emily Jackson
2026-04-28 11:30 | Virtual
Emily shares her story of feeling lost at different stages of her career path & how she discovered practical guides to find not only her dream industry, but to also find her true self! As a natural introvert, Emily struggled to find her confidence for even the smallest tasks, like ordering food at a restaurant. She had the desire to be a leader, a customer engager, and a difference maker but she couldn’t see how she would get there and overcome her internal struggles. Once she took a step back, did some deep self-reflection, and learned how to attack her future one step at a time, she became the confident business professional she always wanted to be and she’s not done yet!

Vision on Tap - St. Joseph, Missouri
2026-04-30 15:00 - 19:00 | River Bluff Brewing, 1224 Frederick Ave, St Joseph, MO, 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.

RAPS Euro Convergence
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-08 | Lisbon Congress Centre, Praça das Industrias, 1 1300-307, Lisbon, Portugal
RAPS Euro Convergence is the most comprehensive regulatory affairs conference in Europe, focusing on the latest topics and developments in healthcare products in Europe and beyond!

NECANN Vermont
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-09 | DoubleTree Hilton Expo, Burlington, Vermont, United States
Cannabis culture abounded at our Vermont convention! We had a blast soaking up the sights and learning about all things related to cannabis. Get ready for some awesome highlights from this exciting event!

The MedTech Forum Europe 2026
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-13 | Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, Nils Ericsons Plan 4, Stockholm, Sweden
The MedTech Forum is the largest health and medical technology industry conference in Europe and a key event since 2007.
Join industry leaders, leading innovators and investors to discuss the future opportunities in the medical technology sector.

Food Safety Summit 2026
2026-05-11 - 2026-05-14 | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont (Chicago), IL, United States
Food safety professionals meet at the Summit to share solutions driving the future of the industry. You’ve come to the right place. Produced by Food Safety Magazine, with content curated by the Educational Advisory Board, this is the industry’s event. Be part of the community driving real change with authority, energy, and passion for public health. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional; this is your Food Safety Summit. You belong.

Unified Locating as the Key to Physical AI Creating a Common Language for Spatial Intelligence
2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Through the joint formation of the GPos Experts Group, this collaboration brings together identification, locating, and communication in a common spatial context. Industrial automation is facing a paradigm shift: machines, robots, and mobile systems are learning to “understand” space. With the new OPC UA Companion Specification for Identification and Locating, a common language of “spatial intelligence” was established. The new specification is considered a milestone for the next evolutionary stage of industrial intelligence.

IoT Solutions World Congress
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-15 | Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
Explore the future of IoT at the LoRa Alliance Pavilion, where 19 member companies will showcase live demos, game-changing solutions, and real-world deployments powered by LoRaWAN.
Whether you’re just getting started or scaling your IoT strategy, this is your chance to learn from the experts, find the right partners, and see how LoRaWAN is enabling everything from smart cities to industrial automation—driving impact for people, planet, and business.

National Restaurant Association Show
2026-05-16 - 2026-05-19 | McCormick Place, Chicago
Join thousands of foodservice professionals at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, Saturday–Tuesday, May 16–19, 2026. Discover AI, robotics, plant-based trends, sustainable packaging and more.

IoT Tech Expo North America
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-19 | San Jose McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, CA, United States
Join Fortune 500 leaders, IoT innovators, and global technology partners as they turn connected systems from pilot projects into scalable operational reality. Covering IoT, embedded systems, autonomous infrastructure, digital twins, Edge AI, physical AI, and IoT security.

The Floral Conference
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-20 | Miami, Florida, Miami, Florida
Breeders, buyers and attendees from all over the world and across the floral supply chain are convening in Miami for an incredible floral event. Featuring expanded networking opportunities, enriched education sessions, buyer roundtables and a breeder showcase, this will be a Floral Conference like no other.

RAIN Tire Masterclass, Ohio
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-20 | Hana RFID HQ, 29000 Aurora Rd, Solon, OH, 44139, United States
The RAIN Alliance Tire Masterclass is coming to Solon, Ohio — the heart of the U.S. automotive, rubber, and tire industry — and, for the first time, it will be delivered as a two-day intensive program hosted by Hana RFID, the leading provider of embeddable RFID tire tagging for over 20 years.
Day one is dedicated exclusively to tire manufacturers, providing practical guidance on embedding RAIN RFID technology into tires at an industrial scale, covering design, manufacturing integration, RF performance, and lifecycle traceability.
Day two expands the conversation to the broader tire ecosystem, including car manufacturers, fleet operators, service and dealer networks, retreaders, recyclers, and technology providers. The focus shifts to how embedded RAIN tags unlock immediate value across the entire tire lifecycle.
Through real-world use cases and interactive discussions, participants will explore how a tire’s digital twin improves safety, compliance, fleet operations, service accuracy, retreading optimization, and end-of-life traceability.

RFID Community Connect
2026-05-19 11:00 - 2026-05-20 13:00 | Virtual
AIM is hosting RFID Community Connect, a two-day virtual event taking place May 19–20, 2026, designed to bring the RFID community together for focused education, industry discussion, and networking.

AIPIA & AWA Smart Packaging World Congress 2026
2026-05-20 | Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Netherlands

MD&M SouthPack
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-21 | Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
Medtech moves fast. Keep the pace with the latest innovations and immerse yourself in a community of visionaries and industry leaders. It’s all waiting at the Southeast’s most comprehensive medical design and manufacturing event — MD&M South.

AIPIA & AWA Smart Packaging World Congress 2025
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-21 | Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Join global packaging, brand, and technology leaders in Amsterdam on 20–21 May 2026 for the AIPIA & AWA Smart Packaging World Congress, where strategy meets implementation.

AHRMM26 Annual Conference
2026-05-26 - 2026-05-28 | San Antonio, Texas, San Antonio, TX, United States
The AHRMM Annual Conference is where the health care supply chain connects, innovates and evolves.
