GS1 Industry & Standards Event: proudly sponsored by Digital Link

gs1 industry & standards event

A key gathering for trade innovation

The GS1 Industry & Standards Event is an essential annual gathering for global trade and supply chain leaders.

Each year, it plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of commerce and offers insights into the latest advancements in technology and standardization.

The virtual event brings together professionals worldwide to discuss business challenges and develop the standards that drive efficiency, transparency, and innovation across industries.

These standards enable businesses to effectively identify, capture, and share information and ensure that consumers can easily find the products they seek, providing accurate information that connects them with the right products.

At Digital Link, we are honored to be an official sponsor of the Industry & Standards Event 2024.

Our sponsorship reflects our commitment to supporting the global trade community in adopting next-generation technologies that enhance consumer trust and transparency and promoting widespread adoption of QR codes powered by GS1.

A key gathering for trade innovation

The Digital Link guide to topics and sessions

The Industry & Standards Event 2024’s program is designed to cover several crucial aspects of global trade in all industries: not only retail but also healthcare, CPG, fresh foods, and merchandise.

To help you navigate an intense week, we have selected the most relevant talks and round tables on topics such as GS1 QR codes, the advancement of GS1 standards, the European Digital Product Passport, and the circular economy.

The Digital Link guide to topics and sessions

Monday, 16 Sep

Implementing next-generation barcodes powered by GS1

This session will provide an in-depth look at how industry leaders implement next-generation barcodes, including challenges and best practices.

It’s a must-attend for anyone interested in the practical aspects of adopting new barcode technologies.

Next-generation barcodes powered by GS1 – Implementation ‘nuts and bolts’

This session dives deeper into the technical aspects of implementing 2D barcodes, offering insights from global experts on overcoming obstacles and leveraging innovative use cases.

Tuesday, 17 Sep

Value-led industry transformation – Meeting emerging sustainability needs (13:00 – 13:50)

This plenary will explore how industries can meet emerging sustainability challenges by adopting new technologies and standards, including digital product passports and circularity initiatives.

Unlocking new capabilities in fresh foods with GS1 (16:00 – 17:30)

This session focuses on how GS1 standards can drive transparency, traceability, and sustainability in the fresh foods sector.

Wednesday, 18 Sep

Digital Product Passport Mission-Specific Work Group (15:00 – 16:30)

A crucial session for those interested in the circular economy, this work group will discuss the development of standards for digital product passports, which are key to ensuring sustainability and transparency in global supply chains.

Thursday, 19 Sep

Certifications in the retail journey: Ensuring consumer trust from listing to sale (11:00 – 12:00)

This session will explore how certifications and digital standards can maintain consumer trust throughout the retail journey, from product listing to final sale.

Certifications in the retail journey

We’ll be waiting for you in our virtual booth!

We invite all attendees from around the world to visit us and learn more about the next-generation barcode revolution and how it can transform your business.

Whether you’re interested in enhancing consumer trust, improving transparency, or leading in sustainability, we look forward to discussing how our solutions to create, manage, and track QR codes powered by GS1 at scale can help you achieve your goals.

We hope to see you there!