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General Assembly 2026

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Times are in the Central European Time Zone

This is an in-person event. However, if only possible for you to attend virtually, basic Zoom access is provided. All participants must register.

Onsite GS1 Registration Desk hours:

  • Sunday: 16:30-18:15
  • Monday: 07:30-11:00 & 15:00-18:00
  • Tuesday: 08:00-18:00
  • Wednesday: 08:00-17:00

Dress code:

For sessions and meetings: Business casual
Monday Welcome Reception: Business casual
Tuesday Gala Dinner: Formal 
Wednesday, Optional Networking Dinner: Casual 
Tours: Casual with comfortable shoes

All times are in Central European Time (CET)

9:00 - 15:00

See Social events & Tours page for details

17:00 - 18:30

Chairpersons from industry and their accompanying GS1 MO CEO are invited to join an exclusive speed networking activity that promises valuable interactions and insights. Get ready to mingle, share ideas, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere!
Who may attend: All in-person Board Chairs of GS1 MOs and their GS1 MO CEOs. | Dress code: Business casual

18:30 - 20:00

Who may attend: All registrants and their spouses/partners 
See the social events & tours page for more details.

19:30 - 22:00

Who may attend: Members of the boards and invited guests only

9:00 - 12:00

Step into the future with Vision 2030—our bold strategy transforming the organisation from a provider of identification standards into a neutral connector of trusted product data, driving collaboration in the digital and sustainable economy, including circular models. 

This session empowers leaders at every level to build and scale a culture of leadership across organisations and ecosystems. Discover how to unite stakeholders—from manufacturers and retailers to tech innovators and logistics partners—creating win-win solutions and shaping the industries of tomorrow.

Who may attend: All GS1 GA delegates, board members and invited guests. 

12:30 - 13:00

Who may attend: GS1 Management Board members or by invitation only

12:30 - 13:30

Who may attend: All GS1 GA delegates and invited guests

13:00 - 17:30

Who may attend: GS1 Management Board members or by invitation only

13:30 - 16:00

Discover new projects, innovative ways of working and industry perspectives. Speakers will be announced soon. Contact Kelly Lerch if you are a MO CEO interested in speaking.  
Who may attend: Everyone may attend

18:30

19:00 - 23:30

See the social events & tours page for more details.

9:00 - 9:30

Who may attend: Mandatory registration for the MO authorised representatives

9:30 - 14:30

The morning’s agenda will include voting topics for the General Assembly. After lunch, the agenda will be dedicated to informative topics
Who may attend:  All GS1 GA delegates, board members and invited guests. 

12:00 - 13:00

Who may attend: All GS1 GA delegates and invited guests

15:00 - 17:00

Together we’ll applaud our GS1 Member Organisations in a lively anniversary ceremony plus new MO recognition awards. 

Join us for a very special, insightful keynote entitled, "Leaders of the digital future" by Professor Rafal Ohme, an expert on the brain, emotions and technology.   ​

Closing remarks will summarise the week’s accomplishments with an exciting perspective on what’s next for GS1. And don’t miss a personal invitation to the next GS1 General Assembly!
Who may attend: Everyone may attend

18:15

19:00 - 22:00

See the social events & tours page for more details.

10:00 - 17:00

See the social events & tours page for more details.