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Monday Tours

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

* session requires IP/Opt-in Agreements, to request contact the EPC Admin.

Tuesday Tours

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

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Wednesday - JAG Networking Night

Thursday, October 9, 2008

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Thursday Tours

Friday, October 10, 2008

Friday Tours

Tour Descriptions

Tour 1 Technical Experience

This tour will have 2 stops, described below.
Stop 1 - EECC/ RFID Innovation Center: The METRO Group RFID Innovation Center is a unique information and development platform, which can be used to acquaint oneself with the technology. A guided tour pictures RFID along the supply chain. In addition, the RFID Innovation Center is home to the European EPC Competence Center (EECC). This test and research facility offers various ways to test RFID under realistic conditions.

Stop 2 - The real,- Future Store: The METRO Group Future Store Initiative was founded in 2002 to push forward the modernization process within the retail industry and develop practical concepts for tomorrow's shopping experience. The central platform of the initiative is the real,- Future Store in Toenisvorst, which opened in May 2008. This hypermarket of tomorrow provides a real-life environment for initiative partners to test and develop new technologies and concepts until they are ready for wide-scale introduction onto the market. For more information please visit www.future-store.org.
Departure from the DP Tower: 9:00am
A lunch box will be provided during this tour.
Arrival back at the DP Tower: 2:30pm

Tour 2 Technical Textile RFID-Projects

This tour will have 2 stops, described below.
Stop 1 - Galeria Kaufhof: METRO Group is testing the deployment of RFID on sales floors. Since September 2007, men shopping at Galeria Kaufhof have been enjoying a special perk: customers in the menswear departments can tap into additional product information quickly and without any hassle thanks to RFID-supported service applications. At the same time, staff rely on the technology to keep checks on stock levels on the sales floor and in the warehouse, and can order more merchandize in time. Out-of-stock situations as well as hunting down specific sizes and colors are a thing of the past.
Further information under: www.future-store.org/fsi-internet/html/en/1613/index.html.

Stop 2 - REWE: The project "RF-Tex-Log" deals with RFID technologie on item-level, concerning fashion, with the aim to organize the logistic processes more efficient using automatic identification.
The attention is on the process receiving (simulated because of self-tagging), transfer to the sales floor, inventory, point of sale and the returning of goods.
For capturing, storing and aggregating the event-dates, the GS1-standard EPCIS is in use.
Departure from the DP Tower: 9:00am
A lunch box will be provided during this tour.
Arrival back at the DP Tower: 2:30pm

Guided tour at the dhl innovation center

The DHL Innovation Center offers customers, partners and employees a unique forum for sharing new ideas and developing new solutions. The interactive showroom aims to make the future of logistics tangible by presenting the latest innovations along all elements of the supply chain.
The duration of the tours will be for 60 minutes and are available for the following days.
Monday, Oct 6th 2008 9:00 AM
Tuesday, Oct 7th 2008 9:00 AM 2:00 PM 4:30 PM
Thursday, Oct 9th 2008 9:00 AM 2:00 PM 4:30 PM
Friday, Oct 10th 2008 9:00 AM 2:00 PM

Session Descriptions

Aerospace & Defense Industry action group

Aerospace & Defense Industry Action Group is focused on facilitating the industry adoption of EPC-based technologies throughout its supply chains with the intent of increasing object visibility, integrity, safety of equipment and personnel, operational readiness & efficiency, security of consumers & operators, and efficient movement that result from unique identification and secure information exchange. This meeting will address these requirements specifically around Data Exchange, Tag Performance, Global Operability, and Education and Awareness.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal Subscriber
Facilitator: James Chronowski, GS1 US
Co-chair: Denton Clark, Lockheed Martin; Ken Porad, The Boeing Company

consumer electronics industry action group

The group will discuss the high-level business processes and use cases developed for specific CE industry needs. CE industry requirements which could potentially lead to the amendment of existing EPCglobal standards will be presented. The meeting will also provide industry representatives with the opportunity to discuss real world business challenges that can be solved using EPC and RFID technology based upon EPCglobal standards.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal Subscriber
Facilitator: Audrey Kremer, EPCglobal Inc
Co-chair: Tatsuya Yoshimura, Sony Corporation; Greg Edds, Hewlett-Packard Co.

EPCIS Core Business Vocabulary Work Group

This SAG work group is developing a standard business vocabulary for use in event data sharing (EPCIS) This business vocabulary will be critical to the successful usage of EPCIS as it is the common "language" that trading partners will use to ensure that data captured when a business event occurs can be shared effectively. The requirements for this standard originated in the Data Exchange Joint Requirements Group and have been passed to this group as part of the EPCglobal Standards Development Process.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal subscriber, IP Policy and EPCIS CBV JRG Opt-In Agreement
Facilitator: Gena Morgan, EPCglobal Inc
Co-chairs: Umair Akeel, IBM

new member orientation & standards development process overview

A bird's eye view of the EPCglobal Standards Development Process, an introduction to EPCglobal, our website and the standards development groups.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal Subscriber
Facilitators: Mark Frey and Kelly Rhoades, EPCglobal Inc

EPC/RFID Community Web 2.0 platform

EPCglobal will prototype a Wiki type platform. Those interested in participating in the prototype phase should attend as well as those interested in providing input to the development of this collaborative tool.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal Subscribers
Facilitators: Nicholas Fergusson, EPCglobal Inc

learnings from the bridge programme

BRIDGE (Building Radio Frequency IDentification for the Global Environment) is a European Union funded 3-year Integrated Project addressing ways to resolve the barriers to the implementation of RFID in Europe, based upon GS1 EPCglobal standards. During this JAG session, we will present the latest progress of the BRIDGE project, focusing on the lessons learnt from some of the BRIDGE pilots. Education and dissemination tools developed within the project will also be presented, including a portable demonstration and a complete programme of E-learning.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal Subscriber
Speakers: (TBD)

Transportation & Logistics Services Chain of Custody Task Group

Discuss data Security / physical security; Security initiatives 10+2 Ctpat, CSI; Combination of business and identification data (logical, physical, and AutoID). Session work is planned as follows:
Mon. PM
- Develop Logistics Interaction Matrix
- Application of Cargo Layer and GS1 Key
- Identify requirement of Custom declaration
Tues. AM
- Identify requirement of cargo Security
- Identify the business relationship requirement
- Identify what cargo information (documents) should be shared with which Supply Chain parties
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal Subscriber
Facilitator: Shirley Arsenault, EPCglobal Inc
Co-chairs: Shinichi Ishii, NRI; Murphy Cheung, NYK/MTI

Transportation & Logistics Services outreach task group

The objective of the Transportation and Logistics Outreach Task Group to identify benefits of EPC/RFID in the transportation and logistics environment and develop a program to increase awareness of EPCglobal goals and objectives. Come to this session to learn more about the group's current focus and activities.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal subscriber
Facilitator: Rich Richardson, GS1 US
Co-chairs: Doug Olson, Schneider National; Mike Henn, GS1 Germany

Transportation & Logistics Services Transportation Work group

The Transportation Work Group will work towards the successful deployment of RFID utilizing the EPCglobal Network in supply chain applications. Session work is planned as follows:
Mon. PM
- Further definition of CAT and XCAT requirements.
- Update on the status of the testing of the CAT in the HAG.
- Discovery service of conveyance (location, last status); is there a demand?
Tues. AM
- Functional Group data within EPCIS - where TWG will help with requirements for Chain of custody WG
- Conveyance aggregation (transload) - with or without logical data (provide requirements to CoC, DE JRG)
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal subscriber, IP Policy and TLS Transportation Opt-in Agreement
Facilitator: Ian Robertson, EPCglobal Inc
Co-chairs: Cindy Braun, Maersk Logistics; George Cavage, iControl

Book Industry discussion (gs1 Member Organization only)

One of the key questions to be resolved is the technical integration of the ISBN numbering into EPC, which requires alignment within GS1 prior to sharing the question with Users. For this reason, attendance is limited to GS1 MO Staff.
Requirements to attend: GS1 Member Organization Staff Only
Facilitators: Stephane Pique, GS1 in Europe

Intro to EPCglobal Architecture & Interface standards, Software & Hardware Demos

The EPCglobal community has created numerous standards and outlined an IT architecture framework to enable companies to share EPC data in a common and secure format. This session will explain the standards that have been ratified, the overall architecture in which they are implemented and how companies can use EPC standards and the architecture to improve their supply chain.

The Software Interface Demonstration session will be hands-on. The focus will be on EPCIS and LLRP. Participants will install and run their own EPCIS repository on their laptops and communicate with RFID readers via LLRP.

The Performance Test Method demonstration will guide users through tag/product selection and how to easily test hardware systems installed in their facilities to optimize system performance. This demonstrated will be hosted by the HAG Tag, Label, Reader, and Printer Performance WG.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal Subscribers and Guests
Facilitators: Gisele Ow-Yang, Mark Frey, and Nicholas Fergusson, EPCglobal Inc
Speakers: TBD

certification advisory council

Purpose is to advice and provide input to the certification program. It is open to all subscribers. The main topics covered at this session will be: Program Updates, Relaunch, Resolution Process.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal Subscriber
Facilitator: Nicholas Fergusson, EPCglobal Inc
Co-chairs: Mike O'Shea, Kimberly-Clark; Bill Ashley, Impinj, Inc.

tag data translation standard work group

This session will now be open to all subscribers and guests to discuss latest improvements to TDS 1.5: User Memory, TID Memory, better alignment with General Specification, and filter bits.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal Subscriber and Guests
Facilitator: Mark Frey, EPCglobal Inc
Co-chairs: Vijay Sundhar, Ahold; Rick Schuessler, Motorola

Transportation & Logistics Services pilot task group

TLS Phase III pilot - Japan to Netherlands. A working session will be held to review the progress of the Phase III pilot to date, outstanding issues, and pilot implementation schedule.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal subscriber
Facilitator: Shirley Arsenault, EPCglobal Inc
Co-chairs: Doug Olson, Schneider National; Naotaka Ishizawa, NYK/MTI

Mobile Com

The main goal of the session is to raise awareness of future applications of EPC and consumer-available mobile devices. Specifically, you will learn what GS1 Mobile Com is, what are the current activities of the GS1 Mobile Com Work Group and how EPC/RFID is relevant to GS1 Mobile Com.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal subscriber
Speakers: Diane Taillard, GS1

Implementation Sharing - End User Obstacles & Opportunities

This session will provide the results of a recent survey of EPCglobal subscribers designed to identify and prioritize implementation obstacles and opportunities. In addition, experienced implementers will share real world advice based on the survey results to provide guidance to address obstacles and take advantage of opportunities.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal Subscribers and Guests
Facilitator: Rich Richardson, EPCglobal North America
Co-chairs: Nancy Tai, Yuen Foong Yu Paper; Dr. Ulrich Wertz, Metro

Liquids & metals Interest Group

The objectives of the L&M IG are to develop and to provide guidelines based on new technology to assure business, acceptable reading performance of EPC tags on products that contain liquids and metals either in the products or in the products' packaging materials. This will be the kick-off session of this new group.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal Subscriber
Facilitator: Mark Frey, EPCglobal Inc, Ray Delinicki, GS1 US
Co-chairs: (TBD)

RFID based Electronic article surveillance Joint Requirements Group

Finalize remaining open items or questions on the RFID based EAS JRG Group document.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal subscriber, IP Policy & EAS JRG Opt-in
Facilitator: Bernie Hogan, EPCglobal Inc
Co-chairs: Brand Elverston, Wal-Mart; Dave Husak, Reva Systems; Dirk Heyman, Procter & Gamble; John Onderko, Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Tag Alteration for Consumer Usage joint requirements group

Kick-off meeting for this new JRG. The group will develop terminology and requirements related to the deactivation of noneasily - removable EPC RFID tags.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal subscriber, IP Policy, EAS, and Tag Alteration for Consumer Usage JRG Opt-in Agreements. Tag Alteration for Consumer Usage JRG Opt-In is currently not available. Upon availability this Opt-In will be emailed to registrants of this session.
Facilitator: Natalie Debouvry, EPCglobal Inc
Co-chairs: TBD

plenary Session

The Plenary session will provide updates on the progress on the usage of standardized EPC/RFID technology in key industries including Transport & Logistics, Consumer Electronics, Aerospace & Defense, Retail & Consumer Products and Apparel. We will update the community on current developments including development of standards for RFID enabled Electronic Article Surveillance and Active Tagging and the EPCglobal role in the Internet of Things. There will also be important information shared about the public policy activities with legislators and regulatory bodies, important pilots being completed around the world, the value of the extended certification program as well as the on-going commitment to drive and support adoption worldwide.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal subscribers and Guests
Facilitator: Gay Whitney, EPCglobal Inc
Speakers: TBD

JAG Networking Night at Godesburg Castle

The JAG Networking Night will be held in the relaxing atmosphere of the Castle of Godesburg, which is situated atop a hill overlooking the city of Bonn and the Rhein. Attendees will enjoy an opening reception followed by dinner with German specialties, entertainment and networking activities. Customer is Key - is the theme of the night. Activities will emphasis the importance of consumers accepting EPC/RFID technology. For those who choose not to take the shuttle bus, the address of the castle is Auf dem Godesberg, 53177 Bonn, Germany.

Active tagging joint requirements group

The Active Tagging Joint Requirements Group is focused on standard Air Interface Protocols and exchange of relevant business data. The meeting will provide an update on the process for the Air Interface Protocol requirements now that the Last Call Working Draft Requirements (LCWDR) are completed and ready to proceed to the next steps. We will also further examine the data elements used within active tagging for the contributing Industry Action Groups and feedback on which are being specified in data exchange.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal subscriber, IP Policy, AT JRG Opt-in Agreements
Facilitator: Ian Robertson, EPCglobal Inc
Co-chairs: Brad Cougher, US Department of Defense; George Cavage, iControl Inc.; Julia Zhu, Savi Lockheed Martin

Automotive Industry Round Table Discussion

Introduction EPCglobal
Presentation about TLS Pilot Phase 3
Presentation out of the Automotive Industry about EPC / RFID Activities
Round table Discussion
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal End User Subscribers and invited guests
Facilitator: Mike Henn, GS1 Germany

Auto ID labs, Open session, research deliverables round table

Information on this session will be provided posted soon.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal Subscriber
Facilitator: Nicholas Fergusson, EPCglobal

Discovery Joint Requirements Group Overview (open session)

An overview of what Discovery Services solutions can support and the business benefits, the process for developing a Discovery Service protocol standard and the charter of the Data Discovery JRG.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal Subscribers and Guests
Facilitator: Gena Morgan, EPCglobal Inc
Co-chairs: Jeff Barnett, VeriSign

Data Discovery Joint Requirements Group

Cross-industry, use case and business requirements development for Data Discovery Standard. This standard will be critical to enabling full visibility across supply chains globally. The Discovery Services Standard:
- Will enable trading partners to discover all of the other participants who may have visibility data
- Captured and stored via EPCIS
- Will ensure each party retains rights of ownership of its visibility data.
- Will ensure that queries are authorized and authenticated
- Enables trading partners to exchange data in a secure way with parties that they may not have a prior direct business relationship
- Will allow trading partners to find and use data when and were it is needed
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal subscriber, IP Policy & Data Discovery Opt-In Agreement
Facilitator: Gena Morgan, EPCglobal Inc
Co-chairs: Jeff Barnett, VeriSign

Closing Plenary - Report out from groups

A summary of completed deliverables and next steps will be presented by group facilitators and co-chairs from all groups.
Requirements to attend: EPCglobal subscriber
Speakers: Group facilitators and Co-chairs

Sessions are subject to change

Below is a list of session changes that occurred since registration opened. Affected registrants are notified promptly by email and offered alternative sessions:

August 25th - Canceled Monday afternoon TLS Outreach Session
August 25th - Canceled Tuesday afternoon IS IG Co-chair Session
August 25th - Canceled Thursday afternoon Implementation Sharing Session
September 18th - Canceled Tuesday morning TLS Outreach Session
September 24th - Canceled Tuesday 9am TOUR DHL Innovation
September 24th - Canceled Thursday 2pm TOUR DHL Innovation
September 24th - Canceled Friday 9am TOUR DHL Innovation
September 25th - Canceled Book Industry Session for GS1 Staff
October 1st - Canceled Monday's TOUR 1 Technical Experience - EECC, RFID Innovation Ctr & real,- Future Store

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