THE FOLLOWING OUTLINE IS THE ACTUAL PROGRAM FROM THE

May 23-24, 2007

Arizona Golf Resort Hotel & Conference Center
Mesa, Arizona

Symposium Focus

Utilization of RFID technology is receiving unprecedented attention from all corproate sectors: manufacturing, distribution, retail, transportation, mililary/government, service, etc. and is rapidly developing beyond the originally mandated supply chain applications.

The development of RFID technology into useful programs for such a wide array of applications requires the skills of many varied disciplines as well as the successful integration of the basic RFID technology with the process and management operations and functions of the participating organizations.

IMI's 1^st RFID Technology Integration Symposium will bring together leading experts in all aspects of RFID technology, the various components and subsystems required to develop successful RFID applications.

Sessions will address the basic RFID system components, the integration process and analysis of successful RFID applications.

Symposium Leaders

Gary Andrechak, Hitachi America
Louis Bianchin, Venture Development Corporation
Cliff Downing, Zebra Technologies
Aneline Guita, Psion Teklogix
Bob Piefke, Appleton
Gary Randall, American Barcode and RFID

1st RFID Technology Integration Symposium May 23-24, 2007 Arizona Golf Resort Hotel & Conference Center Mesa, Arizona Program Coverage and Schedule   Wednesday, May 23, 2007   12:00 Noon Symposium Registration   2:00 p.m. Session 1 - What Is RFID Integration & Why Is It Necessary? WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Alvin G. Keene, President, Information Management Institute, Inc., Carrabassett Valley, Maine RFID: A GLOBAL MARKET Louis Bianchin, Senior Analyst & Program Manager RFID, Venture Development Corporation, Natick, Massachusetts Global Market Structure & Overview Vertical Markets & Applications Trends End User Requirements & Preferences Globalization Of Manufacturing Impacts RFID Implementation Key Success Factors For Successful Product, Market & Channel Development 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 READINESS AND INTEGRATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS Cliff Downing, Zebra Technologies Corporation, Phoenix, Arizona Defining Design & Operational Parameters Choosing Technologies & Components Tagging & Labeling Options Overcoming Challenges Guidelines For Establishing RFID Programs Case Studies   5:30 p.m. Reception   Thursday, May 24, 2007   8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast   9:00 a.m. Evaluating RFID Integration Options INTEGRATION OF Mu-CHIP INTO SUCCESSFUL SYSTEMS Gary Andrechak, RFID Product Manager, Security Solutions Group Hitachi America, Ltd., Brisbane, California Mu-chip Basics Target Markets: Authentication, Traceability, Work-in-Process Hitachi America's Core Mu-chip Solution Componenets - Mu-chip inlets & Tags - Readers: Fixed Mount Networkable, Handhelds, Embeddable Reader Modules - Reader Network Middleware - Evaulation Kits Case Studies Of Various Core Mu-Chip Solution Configurations For Specific Applications IMPLEMENTING RFID SOLUTIONS Aneline Guita, Senior Consultant & RFID Specialist, Psion Teklogix Corporation, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada RFID Benefits In A Wide Range Of Business Environments Integration With Mobile Networks, Bar Code Systems, SAP & Other Infrastructures How To Understand, Pilot & Implement Solutions Selection Of Technology & Product Options Case Studies THERMAL SOLUTIONS FOR RFID APPLICATIONS Bob Piefke, Business Development Manager, Appleton Technical Papers Division, Appleton, Wisconsin Why Is Thermal Printing A Good Choice For RFID Thermal Compared To Other Printing Technologies Thermal Printing Integration Into RFID Applications Case Studies OPEN DISCUSSION WITH THE SPEAKERS Questions (Yes) and Answers (Maybe) Everything You Want To Know But Were Afraid To Ask About RFID  12:30 p.m. Luncheon & Discussion   2:00 p.m. Adjournment Download the PDF version of this program   ThermalRFID07.pdf IMI Conferences During May 2007 18th Annual Thermal Printing Conference May 21-23, 2007 PAST CONFERENCE BINDER & CD-ROM The binder and CD-ROM for this completed program, containing handout materials from all speakers plus a registration list with names, addresses and phone numbers, may be purchased for: $300 US including shipping by Federal Express submit the order form now and follow with your payment by mail. Or … print the Mail-In Order Form , use the comments section to note the name of the binder you want, and mail or fax it to: Information Management Institute, Inc., 1106 Valley Crossing, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 – Fax: 207-235-2226. Or … or call 207-235-2225 to place your order. To order a 1st RFID Technology Integration Symposium binder online, please fill in the blanks, then select the "Send to IMI…" button. Mr. Ms. Mrs. Dr. Name Job Title Organization/Company Mail Address City State     Zip/Postal     Country Code Daytime Phone Fax E-Mail Address Payment Method    Credit card    Invoice Me Additional Comments Press  To send your order. Press  To clear the form and start over. All checks should be in U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank and made payable to Information Management Institute, Inc. An invoice with bank transfer details for IMI's U.S. or European bank account will be provided upon request. Return to Information Management Institute Master Schedule