Monday 24 June 2024
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8BF
About the event
Shaping the future with GS1 standards
We are proud to host an exclusive event for our valued partners on Monday 24 June 2024, in London. The dedicated one-day event will explore the transformative power of GS1 standards and how they continue to shape the future through trusted data.
Join industry leaders and fellow partners for insightful discussions on:
- The significant impact of GS1 standards on enhancing traceability, patient safety, and consumer protection across industries
- Key regulatory drivers that are shaping the evolving role of GS1 standards
- How GS1 UK partners are shaping the future of digital transformation by influencing the evolution of GS1 standards in healthcare, construction, retail and beyond
This event is a unique opportunity to:
- Gain valuable insights from industry experts advocating for GS1 standards
- Participate in future-focused discussions on the evolving role of GS1 standards
- Network and collaborate with fellow GS1 UK partners
Please note: Spaces are limited, and the event is by invitation only.
If you are a GS1 UK partner and haven't received an invitation, please contact the GS1 UK partnerships team for more information.
Agenda
Please note the agenda is currently subject to change as speakers are confirmed.
Breakfast and networking
- Welcome and housekeeping
- Agenda and highlights to expect from the day
- The GS1 UK partnerships programme today, tomorrow and the future
Anish Tailor, head of partnerships, GS1 UK
- Current operating landscape: challenges, opportunities and supporting our membership
- The big picture: GS1’s global vision
- Our next three years: strategic ambitions for 2024-27
Anne Godfrey, CEO, GS1 UK
- The landscape in England – NHS policy drivers for Scan4Safety
- Advancements across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- GS1 UK’s healthcare engagement strategy for the next three years
Glen Hodgson, head of healthcare, GS1 UK
- The value of trusted data for patient care and staff efficiency
- Alignment with national programmes to deliver system-wide change
- Applying the core enables to deliver live bed state and real time location tracking
Mark Songhurst, Scan4Safety programme manager, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Topic details to be confirmed
Debbie Stevenson, head of supplies and P2P, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Evaluating the benefits of working across organisations within the ICS
- Our plans for implementation at the start of our journey
- Exploring the unintended benefits in healthcare delivery
Edd James MBE FCIPS, director of procurement, NHS Humber & North Yorkshire Procurement Collaborative
BREAK
- The impact of GS1 standards on traceability, safety and care
- The vital role of solution provider collaboration in achieving success
- Best practice, lessons learned and key takeaways
George Lawton, senior engagement manager – healthcare, GS1 UK
Debbie Stevenson, head of supplies and P2P, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Edd James MBE FCIPS, director of procurement, NHS Humber & North Yorkshire Procurement Collaborative
Mark Songhurst, Scan4Safety programme manager, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- The role of regulatory change in driving GS1 action
- Exploring opportunities that lie ahead for industry
- Key regulations impacting members and partners
Iain Walker, director of industry engagement, GS1 UK
LUNCH
- The future and our new ambitions across QR and construction
- The important role of GS1 partners in driving ambitions across construction and retail
- The value of next generation barcodes and the future of retail
Chris Tyas OBE, chair, GS1 UK
- Market size and growing opportunities in digital: perspectives from the construction sector
- The power of digital transformation and its potential to solve key issues: traceability, safety and productivity
- Amazonification of the sector - an industry forecast
Raymond Castelyn, CEO, Paperless Construction
- Why now for construction?
- Current activity and cross-sector collaboration as part of GS1 UK’s construction strategy
- Construction forecast for the year ahead
Shervin Yousefzadeh, head of construction, GS1 UK
Interview with Raymond and Shervin on the future of construction and achieving success.
Raymond Castelyn, CEO, Paperless Construction
Shervin Yousefzadeh, head of construction, GS1 UK
- A view from the field: emerging use cases
- What next for GS1 UK?
- The crucial role of partners in driving success stories
Camilla Young, programme lead – QR codes powered by GS1, GS1 UK
- The strategic scaling of connected packaging
- Unilever’s experiences of QR on pack implementation: challenges faced and lessons learned to pave the way
- The importance of accessibility to ensure no consumer is left behind
Marc Powell, global accessibility centre of excellence lead, Unilever
Mark Hewitt, global connected pack specialist, CEC
Tesco’s journey to 2D barcodes, and the future for QR codes powered by GS1 in grocery retail.
Matthew Rhind, development and transformation director, Tesco
- QR landscape and the possibilities to transform supply chain, consumer engagement and safety
- Investigating the biggest opportunities for next generation barcodes
- How partners can support the future of QR codes powered by GS1
Camilla Young, programme lead - QR codes powered by GS1, GS1 UK
Chris Tyas OBE, chair, GS1 UK
Mark Hewitt, global connected pack specialist, CEC
Matthew Rhind, development and transformation director, Tesco
Closing remarks and key takeaways
Anish Tailor, head of partnerships, GS1 UK
Networking drinks
Venue
Located in City of London, The Gherkin is a short walk away from Bank, Liverpool Street and Aldgate stations.
Register
Registration for this event has now closed. Please contact partnerships@gs1uk.org if you would like to know if spaces become available.