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Pittsburgh, PA, March 31, 2026 – AIM Global, the leading international industry association, global authority and resource in automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technologies and innovations including barcode, biometrics, IoT, NFC, RFID, RTLS, and RAIN, unveils RFID Community Connect, a new two-day virtual event designed to bring the RFID community together around practical insights and networking. The event will take place May 19–20, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT each day, featuring six 20-minute sessions per day.
Created to support the full RFID ecosystem, RFID Community Connect will offer focused content for technology users, solution providers, government and regulatory leaders looking to better understand adoption trends, interoperability, and successful RFID deployment strategies. AIM is hosting the event to help accelerate RFID adoption, enable interoperability, and strengthen industry collaboration through practical, community-driven content.
AIM is excited to have two industry experts joining us to keynote each day of the event.
- Mark Roberti, founder of RFID Journal and principal of RFID Strategies
- Brian Marflak, Vice President Operations Support and Engineering, FedEx
Mark kicks off our two-day event with a keynote on The State of RFID in 2026: Adoption Trends and Market Momentum. On Day 2, Brian will explore how FedEx is utilizing RFID to revolutionize logistics operations. These insights will set the stage for two days of industry discussion and high-level networking.
“RFID Community Connect drives the asset intelligence technology industry forward, uniting experts for critical conversations, actionable insights, and authentic, real-world perspectives from every corner of the ecosystem.” Mary Lou Bosco, CEO of AIM Global.
Across both days, attendees will hear sessions covering a range of high-interest topics, including:
- RFID standards that enable interoperability
- Embeddable RFID for tire traceability, maintenance, and circularity
- Digital Product Passport
- Precision using RFID in the fresh food supply chain
- The security of RFID from an industrial viewpoint
- Implementations on challenging items and areas like bottles and a machine shop environment
The program is built to deliver concise, practical insight in a format that is easy for busy professionals to attend and apply. The tentative agenda for the program can be viewed here.
AIM also extends its thanks to the event’s sponsors for their support of RFID Community Connect and their commitment to advancing RFID education, best practices, and industry collaboration.
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