Call for Speakers

RAIN in Action comes to the vibrant city of Amsterdam, September 23-25, bringing the industry together for an energizing 3 days filled with discovery, collaboration and connection. This event explores the latest industry trends and technical developments in RAIN RFID; discussing opportunities for technology innovation, market growth and adoption in key sectors, including retail, transport, logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare.

We are pleased to invite industry professionals, technology innovators and researchers to submit papers for consideration. Our research for the event is underway and already indicating interest in, but not limited to topics outlined further below.

We invite you to share your user-focused experiences, success stories and market insights – apply today!

Agenda Overview:

Tuesday 23rd September – Workshops and Training​

Wednesday 24 September – Conference Day 1 (x 2 tracks​)

Thursday 25 September – Conference Day 2 (x 2 tracks)

Exhibits run throughout

Deadlines & selection criteria

  • Speaking slots are allocated on merit and relevance to the topics of interest to our audience
  • Commercial presentations – such as product or company reviews – will not be accepted
  • There are no registration fees to take up this opportunity
  • Speaking slot timings and formats will be finalized as the program is completed, depending on the subject matter to be addressed.

Submissions will be evaluated in terms of:

  • Importance of the topic to conference attendees
  • Inclusion of an end user as either lead or co-presenter
  • Objective, educational, non-commercial content
  • Clearly defined benefits for attendees
  • Knowledge and experience of the speaker

For any enquires or further information, please email events@therainalliance.org

Topics of Interest

We welcome real world, end user focused case studies and insights on the following topics (but not limited to):

RAIN in Retail

  • Enhancing customer experience with RAIN (smart fitting rooms, automated checkout, etc.)
  • Integration of RAIN with AI, IoT, and blockchain for supply chain transparency
  • Loss prevention and anti-counterfeiting using RAIN
  • RAIN for inventory management and stock accuracy
  • Case studies of successful RAIN adoption in large-scale retail
  • Privacy and security considerations

RAIN in Transport & Logistics

  • RAIN-enabled smart supply chains and real-time tracking
  • Enhancing fleet management and vehicle identification
  • RAIN in airport baggage handling and passenger tracking
  • Challenges in cross-border RAIN interoperability

RAIN in Manufacturing

  • Industry 4.0 and RAIN – smart factories and automation
  • RAIN for asset tracking and predictive maintenance
  • Quality control and compliance using RAIN
  • Case studies of lean manufacturing and RAIN-driven efficiency
  • Just-in-Time manufacturing optimization
  • Inventory management for waste reduction

RAIN in Healthcare

  • RAIN for patient safety (medication tracking, surgical tools, newborn identification)
  • Enhancing hospital asset tracking (beds, wheelchairs, IV pumps, etc.)
  • Cold chain monitoring for vaccines and pharmaceuticals
  • Privacy and security concerns in RAIN healthcare applications
  • RAIN-driven improvements in emergency response and disaster management

RAIN in DPP and Sustainability

  • DPP roadmaps and progress across applications and sectors including Retail, Automotive and Manufacturing
  • UNTP – UN Transparency protocol – supply chain traceability, data exchange
  • Digital Product Passport implementation timelines
  • Supply chain transparency and traceability
  • Tackling food waste in the supply chain
  • Energy efficiency and resource optimization
  • Smart packaging breakthroughs
  • Product lifecycle management from design to disposal

Emerging Technologies & Future Trends

  • RAIN in Consumer handsets – what are the possible use cases?
  • AI-powered RAIN analytics for real-time decision-making
  • 5G and RAIN – new connectivity possibilities
  • Sustainable RAIN – biodegradable and energy-efficient tags

Apply today!

Please submit your proposal no later Monday April 7th.  Proposals will be reviewed and selections communicated within 3-4 weeks of the call closing.

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