Wednesday, May 21, 2008

12:00 Noon

Symposium Registration

2:00 p.m.

The Evolution of RFID Integration

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Alvin G. Keene, President, Information Management Institute, Inc., Carrabassett Valley, Maine

RFID: WHAT, WHERE AND HOW?
Gary Randall, American Barcode and RFID, Phoenix, Arizona

• RFID Is Changing & Will Continue To Change Supply Chain Operations
• RFID Drivers: Compliance Programs, Improved Systems Results, Cost Efficiencies & Other Benefits
• Relevant Standards & Specifications
• Typical Components & Integration Requirements For RFID Systems
• Future Trends

RFID IMPLEMENTATION FOR "ONE-OF-A-KIND" PROJECTS IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS
Mike Beigel, President, Beigel Technology Corporation, Encinitas, California

• A Fresh Perspective on RFID Implementation
• Opening up New Areas of Technology with "One-of-a-Kind Projects"
• Examples & Lesson Learned in Extreme Environment Applications
• New RFID Analysis & Development Tool with a New Value Proposition/ROI

RFID e-VALUATION FRAMEWORK TO IDENTIFY THE VALUE PROPOSITION FOR RFID
Professor Frederick J. Riggins, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Challenges in Developing RFID Business Case Framework
• Basic Framework Concepts
  - Firms can Apply RFID along 5 Dimensions of Commerce
  - New RFID Investments Typically Justified by Generating Efficiency, Effectiveness and/or Strategic Benefits
  - RFID can be Applied to 4 Structural Settings across the Value Chain
  
• RFID e-Valuation Grid & Its Application to see where RFID can Generate Business Value
  
• Case Examples in Various Industry Settings
  

Suppliers' Forum
The Suppliers' Forum, a popular component of IMI programs, features five minute presentations related to technology, capabilities, services, new product introductions, etc. The Suppliers' Forum is open to all symposium registrants.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

7:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m.

Exploring RFID Integration Options

SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF REAL WORLD PROJECTS
Victor Vega, Tag Product Marketing, Alien Technology Corporation, Morgan Hill, California

• Common Implementation Issues
• Evolution of RFID Drivers from Mandates to ROI
• Education Essential for Successful Implementation
• Application Examples: Supply Chain, Brand Authentication, Asset Tracking & Emerging Applications
• What can we Expect in the Future?

RFID WITH THERMAL REWRITABLE PRINTING
Ikuo Fujita, Group Leader, Specialty Materials Development Division/Rewritable Media Group, Mitsubishi Paper Mills, Ltd. Tokyo, Japan

• Introduction of Thermal Rewritable Material - ThermoRewrite
• Principle of ThermoRewrite
• Reprintable RFID with ThermoRewrite
• Benefits of Reprintable RFID
• Applications of Reprintable RFID
• New Developments in Reprintable RFID

THERMAL REWRITABLE TECHNOLOGY & RFID
Jiro Oi, Director, HIT Devices, US Office, Brentwood, Tennessee

• Common Enemy for RFID & Rewritable - Media Cost
• Symbiotic Relationship
• "Mieruka" - Visualization
• Our Involvement - Erase Head
• Example of How it is Used

OPEN DISCUSSION WITH THE SPEAKERS

• Questions (Yes) and Answers (Maybe)
• Everything You Want To Know But Were Afraid To Ask About RFID

1:00 p.m.

Resource Session

APPLICATION-SPECIFIC RFID TAGS: WHY, WHERE & HOW
Webinar Presented by RFID Product News
Robert Ryckman, Vice President Sales & Marketing, CCL Label Inc.
Kenneth Ratton, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Radiant RFID
Robert Oberle, Chief Technology Officer, RCD Technology

• Customizing Inlays
• Case Study: Evacuee Wristbands
• Development of an Applications Specific RFID Tag

OPTIMIZING ITEM-LEVEL TRACK & TRACE SOLUTIONS WITH APPLICATION SPECIFIC RFID TAGS
Webinar Presented by RFID Product News
Robert Oberle, Chief Technology Officer, RCD Technology
Mike Ruiz, Chief Information Officer, Innovative Control Systems

• Purpose Designed & Built RFID Tag
• Specification & Testing
• Application Space
• Design, Results & Validation
• Unique RFID Application for Car Wash Industry

Other Webinars and Background Document Presentations will be available during this session.

A final schedule will be posted in the near future.

Download the PDF version of this program  
ThermalRFID 2008.pdf

IMI Completed Conferences on this Topic 1st RFID Technology Integration Symposium May 23-24, 2007 1st RFID Conference March 27-28, 2002 IMI Completed Programs

Product Demonstrations & Free Displays

Product demonstrations/displays by both symposium speakers and registrants are encouraged. IMI will cooperate with all interested parties to provide appropriate space so that products can be displayed and demonstrated during the symposium breaks and receptions. There is no charge in addition to the symposium registration fee to have a display table. Interested companies should contact Al Keene al@imiconf.com at IMI to ensure that proper arrangements are made for product displays and demonstrations.

Hotel Information

IMI's 2^nd RFID Technology Integration Symposium is being held at the Arizona Golf Resort Hotel & Conference Center in Mesa, Arizona. To receive the special meeting rate of $95 (single or double occupancy) for deluxe guest room or $115 (single or double occupancy) for a one bedroom suite, you must utilize the hotel's reservation system.

To make hotel reservations online:

1. Go to hotel web site www.azgolfresort.com and click on enter
2. Under reservations tab, put in dates of stay and click on check availability
3. On the far right side of the reservation screen, you will see Rate Code: optional
4. Type in THER (over the word optional) and then click on room types below to see rates
5. Complete the reservation procedure as prompted

To make hotel reservations by phone: call Phone +1-800-528-8282 or +1-480-832-3202 and reference the group code "IMI Conference" when making your reservations.

Early booking is advised as the reduced rate is guaranteed only until April 28, 2008.

Location

The Arizona Golf Resort Hotel & Conference Center is conveniently located just thirty minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Situated on their own championship golf course, the resort also features a driving range, chipping and putting greens, proshop, swimming pool and fitness center among other amenities.

The Arizona Golf Resort Hotel & Conference Center (www.azgolfresort.com) plus the Phoenix/Mesa area (www.VisitMesa.com) and the State of Arizona (www.arizonaguide.com) provide an excellent opportunity to extend your visit into a memorable vacation experience. Dress for IMI's 2^nd RFID Technology Integration Symposium will be casual.

The hotel address is:

Arizona Golf Resort Hotel & Conference Center
425 South Power Road
Mesa, AZ 85206-5296
USA
Phone: +1-800-528-8282
Phone: +1-480-832-3202
Fax: +1-480-981-0151

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Information Management Institute

Information Management Institute, Inc. provides conference programs in the worldwide computer printer industry. Founded in 1988, IMI offers the largest and most comprehensive conference and seminar program in the digital printing industry. Since 1990, IMI has sponsored over 250 digital printing industry programs. Each year over 2000 industry technical, marketing and management personnel from over 600 companies attend over 20 programs covering ink jet, thermal, laser, digital printing presses, textile printing, printing consumables and other digital printing technology and application topics.

For further details, contact Information Management Institute

Alvin G. Keene
President
Information Management Institute, Inc.
1106 Valley Crossing
Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947
USA
Phone: +1-207-235-2225
Fax: +1-207-235-2226
Email: imi@imiconf.com
Web Site: www.imiconf.com

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fee: 2nd RFID Technology Integration Symposium May 21-22, 2008 Arizona Golf Resort Hotel & Conference Center Mesa, Arizona

$1095 per registrant $995 for each additional registrant from same company when registered as a group

The registration fee includes attendance at all sessions, all scheduled symposium functions and the symposium reference binder and CD.

Cancellations will receive a 100% refund if made 72 hours prior to the start of the program. Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the start of the conference will be subject to a $300 cancellation fee. Substitutions may be made at any time.

To register for the 2^nd RFID Technology Integration Symposium, submit the registration form with payment to Susan Meldrum, Conference Administrator, Information Management Institute, Inc., 1106 Valley Crossing, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 USA. You may reserve space by calling +1-207-235-2225, sending a fax to +1-207-235-2226 or by sending an email message to imi@imiconf.com

To register for the 2^nd RFID Technology Integration Symposium

• submit the registration form now and follow with your payment by mail. Or
• print the Mail-in Registration Form and mail or fax it to Susan Meldrum, Conference Administrator, Information Management Institute, Inc., 1106 Valley Crossing, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 USA – Fax: +1-207-235-2226.

Or
• You may reserve space by calling +1-207-235-2225

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