What is the U Connect Conference?

The U Connect Conference is an annual event hosted by GS1 US and its conference partner, VICS for the purpose of bringing trading partners together to network and learn about the value of using standards-based business processes and best practices for optimum efficiencies in managing the supply and demand sides of their value chain. This unique event draws attendees across industries, business functions, and standards communities of the GS1 System and offers solutions to value chain problems, regardless of company size, location, or company type. The U Connect Conference has a long tradition of providing a premium industry event that optimizes opportunities for trading partners to gather, learn, and solve problems together in a neutral environment. The U Connect Conference offers attendees: 

• INDUSTRY SPECIFIC THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS for Fresh Foods, Foodservice, Healthcare, Retail/CPG, Apparel, Hardlines and Alcohol Beverage 
• CROSS-INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS AND BEST PRACTICES for achieving visibility, product safety, data quality, sustainability, and trading partner collaboration. 
• HOW TO BUILD EFFICIENCIES ACROSS BUSINESS PROCESSES to connect the operational areas across the value chain (manufacturing, quality, safety, packaging, marketing & sales, B2B collaboration, operations, purchasing, transportation and logistics, and customer service). 
• UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL educational experiences through workshops and Ask the GS1 US Experts individual consulting sessions. 
• CONTENT FOR EVERY EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Session defined for all levels of experience (101, 201, 301, and 401). 
• VALUE CHAIN PERSPECTIVE: Program topics bring the whole value chain into perspective from supply side to the demand side. 
• INFORMAL NETWORKING via lunches and receptions held in the exhibit hall.