[May 10, 2004] EPCglobal US Announces Conference to Help Companies and Industries Implement RFID LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ --(Business Wire)-- May 10, 2004 -- Set for September 28-30, 2004 Supply Chain Leaders across Diverse Industries Will Gather to Plan, Learn and Share Best Practices EPCglobal US(TM) will host EPCglobal US Conference 2004 to be held in Baltimore, Maryland at the Baltimore Convention Center, September 28-30, 2004. More than one thousand supply chain leaders are expected from many industries, including pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, healthcare, technology, and defense-related industries. "EPCglobal and the use of Radio Frequency Identification technologies are transforming the way businesses around the world operate," said Dicki Lulay, President, EPCglobal US. "The EPCglobal US Conference 2004 is a single source of accurate, up-to-date information on EPC technology." The conference will feature education sessions, an extensive exhibit floor and unique networking opportunities available throughout the event. Attendees will have the opportunity to: -- understand Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and related EPCglobal standards -- learn how to optimize and implement RFID via the EPCglobal Network(TM) -- gain insight into the future of commercialization of RFID technology -- learn about Electronic Product Code (EPC(TM)) certification and compliance testing The conference is part of an expanded effort by the Uniform Code Council (UCC) and its EPCglobal US subsidiary to provide timely and comprehensive education on this emerging supply chain technology. In advance of the September EPCglobal US Conference, the UCC will offer an EPC track as part of its annual U Connect Conference, which will be held May 25-27, 2004, at the Hilton Anaheim Resort in Anaheim, California. For conference information contact [email protected]. For more information on sponsorship and exhibit opportunities contact [email protected]. About EPCglobal Inc. EPCglobal Inc., a joint venture between EAN International and the Uniform Code Council (UCC), is a not-for-profit organization entrusted to drive the global, multi-industry adoption and implementation of the EPCglobal Network. EPCglobal Inc leverages the nearly thirty-year heritage of EAN International and the UCC in successfully partnering with industry. The neutral, consensus-based, standards organization aims to make organizations more effective by enabling true visibility of information about items in the supply chain by developing and managing standards for the EPCglobal Network. EPCglobal US is an affiliate of EPCglobal serving Subscribers in the United States to help foster the adoption of the EPCglobal Network and related technology. For more information on EPCglobal Inc., visit the website http://www.EPCglobalINC.org. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]