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!
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.
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.
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
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.
