AIDC 100 Members- Workshop- Reception- Dinner- Annual Meeting

AIDC 100 Members- Workshop- Reception- Dinner- Annual Meeting

AIDC 100 Strategic RFID Workshop

Radio frequency identification is part of a broader category of technologies that fall under "automatic identification and data capture," or AIDC. Because other AIDC technologies, including bar codes, have been so successful, AIDC professionals have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge about the pitfalls of implementing systems, the course standards development takes, ways of leveraging the new technology with legacy systems and how to take advantage of emerging opportunities to improve the synergy within and across business functions based on a variety of automatic identification technology solutions.

This uniquely interactive workshop is offered to augment the other "technically-focused" vertical market pre-conference sessions to allow end users to send a team member to understand the "strategic" approach to RFID technology adoption. Brought to you by the AIDC 100 organization of professionals who have significantly contributed to the growth and advancement of the AIDC industry, this workshop will provide you with insight on how you can avoid problems and save implementation costs by understanding the parallels of RFID by way of the lessons learned through the adoption of bar codes.

9:30 Coffee and NetworkingBring your challenges and questions, and let the AIDC experts respond live, one-on-one.

10:30 RFID BasicsNew to RFID? Here's your opportunity to gain a basic introduction to the fundamentals of RFID. The differences between the various classes of tags will be explained, including active and passive systems. The need for additional IT systems to build upon RFID in real-world applications will be highlighted. The session also includes a very brief overview of the EPCglobal Network, the future of ISO standards, ETSI reader regulations and the latest standardization efforts worldwide. Finally, the relationship between different standards in the area of RFID and EPC, including the latest EPC generation 2 standard, will be presented.Speaker: Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal LLC

11:15 Move to AIDC 100 Breakout Room

11:20 Welcome RemarksSpeaker: David Allais, Founder, Path Guide Technologies

11:25 Learning from History: How to Avoid RFID Implementation MisstepsGain a perspective on how developers overcame key industry implementation issues to provide practical solutions for users, and how they relate to current RFID deployments. End users will discuss the adoption issues they faced when implementing new technologies, including bar codes, 2-D bar codes and RFID.Moderator:Richard Billo, Associate Dean of Engineering Research, University of Texas at ArlingtonPanelists:H. Sprague Ackley, Staff Technologist, Intermec TechnologiesClive Hohberger, Vice President, Technology, Zebra TechnologiesPatrick F. King, Global Electronics Strategist, MichelinHarry Ramsey, Senior Package Development Engineer, Purdue Pharma

12:25 Getting Comfortable: The Role of Standards in Technology AdoptionStandards are critical to lowering the cost and increasing the benefits of RFID and other AIDC technologies. This session will explain why standards are so important, as well as the critical role they play in specific applications. Attendees will also receive a general overview of the various standards bodies, where standards are heading and how RFID standards overlap and intertwine with other AIDC standards.Speaker:Stephen Halliday, President, High Tech Aid

1:10 Networking Luncheon: Open Dialogue With SpeakersParticipants will be able to sit with the expert speakers of their choice, depending on topic interest. Table topics will be announced. What would you like to accomplish at the event, to take back to your business? Ask your questions, one-on-one, with industry experts, and meet your objectives in attending LIVE! 2009.

1:45 Demystifying RFID and Automatic Identification TechnologiesRFID is still viewed by many as mystifying and complicated, putting it outside the grasp of some companies that would otherwise benefit from its use. This session will explain the true simplicity of AIDC—data, structure, carrier—and how understanding this simplicity unlocks the ability to see the many ways in which the technology can benefit a company. Learn how you can transition from one AIDC technology to another, and how new and current technologies can co-exist.Speaker:John Hill, Vice President, TranSystems|ESYNC

2:30 Crossing the ChasmA panel of experts will engage attendees in an interactive, open format asserting contrasting positions: the Skeptic, the Champion and the Believer. This session will help you achieve an understanding of where the industry is at present—and where it's heading—by listening to diverse viewpoints. Following the panel discussion, attendees will be invited to participate in the conversation.Moderator:Richard Bravman, Chairman, President and CEO, Intelleflex Corp.Panelists:H. Sprague Ackley, Staff Technologist, Intermec TechnologiesKenneth Porad, Associate Technical Fellow, BoeingGerhard Schedler, President & CEO, IDENTEC SOLUTIONS AGJoe White, COO, RFID Global Solution, Inc.

3:15 Networking Break

3:40 Mapping the Future and Taking Advantage of AIDC TechnologyIt took 20 years for bar codes to become ubiquitous. Those who helped drive adoption by implementing new bar-code applications will discuss adoption models for RFID technology, provide a roadmap so companies know what to expect and when to invest, and lay out evolutionary milestones to watch for to ensure you are adopting at the right pace for your business.Speaker:Chris Hook, Executive Vice President, Business Development, RF Controls

4:15 AIDC 100 Strategic Workshop Concludes

getting ready…..

David, Jane and Chris

Chris, Jack and John

very effective panels…….

The Menu

Clive Paula JackDick Paul

Jack DickJack Don Mark Dan

Connie Chuck Paul Bob Sprague Sonia

Don Rich Mark David Paula John Connie

Rick Bert Jack Nicole Jane Paul

Don Mark Bert Clive

Sprague DanDan Paula Sprague

Don Jack Rich Mark

and our “1st Lady”with David, Dick and Chuck

Gay David Mark Chuck Dick

Jane and Nicole Mike and Sonia

Ackley, SpragueAllais, DavidBergé, PaulBillo, RickErtel, DonFuredy, ChuckGiovannetti, PaulaGoldberg, TeddyHalliday, SteveHill, JohnHohberger, Clive

Householder, JackKindsvater, JackLaMoreaux, BobMeyers, DickMoore, BertMullen, DanOhanian, MikeReboulet, MarkVossel, RichWray, BruceYallum, Jane

MEETING ATTENDEES

Left to Right…Clive Hohberger, Mike Ohanian, Bert Moore, Sprague Ackley, Dan MullenBruce Wray, Jane Yallum, Jack Householder, Richard Billo, David Allais,

Teddy Goldberg, Paula Giovannetti, Paul Bergé, Dick Meyers, Jack KindsvaterJohn Hill, Mark Reboulet, Steve Halliday, Don Ertel, Bob LaMoreaux

“Changing of the Guard +”

Meet our new:Chairman Paul Bergé

andPresident David Allais

plus a very proud moment withMark Reboulet and the “Wright Flyer”

For those that came, agood time was had by all.

For those that missed thismemorable event, we hopeto see you next October at

Merrimack College – date TBA!

For those that came, agood time was had by all.

For those that missed thismemorable event, we hopeto see you next October at

Merrimack College – date TBA!