Programme
Please note: This is primarily an in-person event. If you are not able to attend, access to meetings and sessions will be possible via Zoom
All times are in Central European Time (CET)
17:00 - 19:00
Welcome reception
The welcome reception is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with peers and meet new ones. Join us for this warm social gathering.
- Attendees: All registrants and their spouses/partners
- Price: No Fee
- Dress code: Business
19:00 - 22:00
GS1 Management Board Dinner
- Attendees: GS1 Management Board members, spouses/partners, invited guests only
- Price: No fee
- Location: (to be confirmed)
Dress code: Business
8:30 - 12:45
GS1 Management Board Meeting
- Attendees: GS1 Management Board members or by invitation only
10:00 - 12:00
GS1 MO inspiration across the federation
Hear GS1 MO leaders from around the world share inspiring stories of their new projects and ways of working. Hosting this session is Jan Somers, CEO, GS1 Belgium and Luxembourg and our exciting speakers are:
- Mirjam Karmiggelt, GS1 Netherlands
- Kelly Asghar, GS1 Canada
- Ingo Wolters, GS1 Germany
- Angel Becerra, GS1 Peru
- Anne Godfrey, GS1 UK
- Goh Chiang Fein, GS1 Malaysia
- Peter Otieno, GS1 Kenya
Attendees: Everyone may attend
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch
13:00 - 14:15
Insights from industry
For the first time ever at the GA, we will have two engaging panel discussions with our GS1 Management Board members from the Retail and Public Policy industries. Join us to discover their perspectives on industry insights and GS1's important role in their vision.
Speakers:
Public policy:
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Kurt Droeshout , Chief Operating Officer, Abudawood Group
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Miguel Ángel González Gisbert, Global Chief Technology & Data Officer, Carrefour
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Maria Palazzolo, CEO, GS1 Australia
Retail:
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Laura Becker, President, Global Business Services, P&G
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José G. Loaiza Herrera, Vice President of Omnichannel and Innovation, Grupo Exito
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Per Thau, Chairman of the Board, Coop
Attendees: Everyone may attend
14:15 - 14:30
Coffee break
14:30 - 16:15
Welcome, GS1 BelgiLux presentation and GS1 Management Board nominee panel
Join us for a warm welcome from our GS1 CEO and President, Renaud de Barbuat and our GS1 Management Board chair, Kathy Wengel, Executive Vice President, Chief Technical Operations & Risk Officer for Johnson & Johnson. We are delighted to welcome and feature a special presentation from GS1 Belgium & Luxembourg CEO, Jan Somers and their board chair.
Get ready for an engaging panel discussion featuring the new GS1 Management Board member nominees:
- Laura Martinez, Grupo Bimbo
- Simon Han, JD.com
- Claudia Willvonseder, Dr. Oetker
- Toyofumi Kashi, AEON
Attendees: Everyone may attend
16:30 - 18:00
Presidents & CEOs session
This meeting provides GS1 Presidents and GS1 CEOs the opportunity to ask questions and comment on proposals prior to being voted upon in the General Assembly meeting the following day.
- Attendees: GS1 Presidents and CEOs only
19:00 - 22:00
Networking dinner and reception at Jacques
See the social events & tours page for more details.
8:30 - 13:00
GS1 General Assembly official business meeting
- Attendees: All GS1 GA delegates, Board Members or by invitation
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 15:30
Closing plenary
Let’s celebrate our GS1 Member Organisations as they celebrate their landmark anniversaries.
We will also recognise the great work done by MOs with the GS1 50 years anniversary campaign around the world.
For the first time, a special discussion panel of GS1 MOs board chairs will be moderated by Kathy Wengel on the topic of how MOs around the world will support the GS1 strategy in their country next year.
Closing remarks will include a summary of the week’s accomplishments with an exciting perspective on what’s next for GS1.
Attendees: All GS1 GA delegates, Board Members or by invitation
18:00 - 22:00
Networking dinner at the National Chocolate Museum
See the social events & tours page for more details.