Monday 24 June 2024
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Gherkin, 30 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8BF
About the event
Important update: Due to industrial action taking place from Tuesday 7 – Thursday 9 May 2024 on the railways, the partner event has been rescheduled to Monday 24 June 2024.
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
- Scan4Safety supporting the Digital Clinical Safety Strategy
- Medical device traceability and the Outcomes Registries Programme
- Scan4Safety use cases: key focus areas for patient safety
Anna Stec, senior project manager, NHS England
- An update on NHS Supply Chain IMS and POC scanning rollout in England
- The importance of accurate, trusted data in supporting the Outcomes and Registries Programme
- Implementation framework for NHS trusts
Gill Fox, director of in-hospital services, NHS Supply Chain
- The value of trusted data for patient care and staff efficiency
- Alignment with national programmes to deliver system-wide change
- Exploring the art of the possible: new applications and use cases for GS1 standards
Mark Songhurst, Scan4Safety programme manager, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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
Anna Stec, senior project manager, NHS England
Gill Fox, director of in-hospital services, NHS Supply Chain
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
- 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
- Key requirements for driving success
- Navigating blockers and challenges to digitalisation
- Building on the foundations for asset management
Shervin Yousefzadeh, head of construction, GS1 UK
Raymond Castelyn, CEO, Paperless Construction
- Implementation stories: first-hand perspectives from members
- What next for GS1 UK?
- The crucial role of partners in driving success stories
Camilla Young, engagement manager – retail, 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 (from CEC), global connected pack specialist, Unilever
Speaker and session to be announced
- 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, engagement manager – retail, GS1 UK
Marc Powell, global accessibility centre of excellence lead, Unilever
Mark Hewitt (from CEC), global connected pack specialist, Unilever
- 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.