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SUMMARY:20 Years of RAIN Sensing: Legacy Knowledge for the Next Generation of IoT Standards
DESCRIPTION:“20 Years of RAIN Sensing – Legacy Knowledge for the Next Generation of IoT Standards”.\n\nThese sessions will be led by industry pioneer Jim Springer\, who has been at the forefront of wireless sensing for over two decades and has been a key contributor to the ISO and GS1 standards that shape our ecosystem.\n\n \nThe perceived “lack of standards” in RAIN RFID sensing is largely a myth: the standards do exist\, but broader market adoption depends on a clearer understanding of how they have evolved and how they can be translated into real-world solutions. \n\n\nThese sessions explore the standardization journey of sensing in RAIN RFID\, tracing over 20 years of technical evolution—from early battery-powered prototypes developed in the EU BRIDGE project to today’s ISO/IEC 18000-63 and GS1 EPC Gen2v3 sensing capabilities. \n\n\nInitiated within the RAIN Sensing Working Group\, this two-part briefing series aims to actively engage all members interested in adopting and advancing RAIN sensing with time for questions. \nWhy Join?\n\nStrategic insight: Understand how existing sensing standards connect to real-world product development and deployment.\nFuture-proofing: Gain the technical context needed to train the next generation of RAIN experts. \nEvent Schedule: \nPart 1 | The Foundations: Early solutions\, Battery Assisted Passive mode (BAP)\, and first sensor indicators\nThursday\, April 23rd | 4:30 PM CET \nPart 2 | Modern Standards: Passive sensing\, Gen2v3\, and enhanced reader support\nThursday\, May 7th | 4:30 PM CET \nMeeting Link\nThe sessions will be held via Google Meet at: https://meet.google.com/vpt-mgyx-kfs\n \n\n\nSpeaker: Jim Springer\nWith over two decades at the forefront of wireless sensing\, Jim Springer has been a key contributor to ISO and GS1 standards shaping the RAIN ecosystem. His work with EM Microelectronic and within ISO committees has helped define the architecture of modern passive sensing. \nModerated by Nicoletta Panunzio\, Radio6ense srl.
URL:https://therainalliance.org/event/20-years-of-rain-sensing-legacy-knowledge-for-the-next-generation-of-iot-standards/
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SUMMARY:RFID Standards That Enable Interoperability Panel with Aileen Ryan and Others
DESCRIPTION:RAIN Alliance President\, Aileen Ryan\, participates in AIM RFID Community Connect Panel. Connecting the RFID community through education\, standards\, and real-world insight. Hosted by AIM to help accelerate adoption\, enable interoperability\, and strengthen industry collaboration.
URL:https://therainalliance.org/event/aim-rfid-community-connect-panel/
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SUMMARY:Reuse Economy Expo
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URL:https://therainalliance.org/event/reuse-economy-expo/
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SUMMARY:RAIN Alliance President Speaking at Zebra RFID Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:RAIN Alliance member\, Zebra’s second RFID Forum\, bringing together global RFID leaders to drive innovation and propel RFID to new heights.
URL:https://therainalliance.org/event/rain-alliance-user-group-at-gs1-connect-335/
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SUMMARY:RAIN Alliance Webinar: Digital Product Passports Explained: Your Compliance Roadmap for EU DPP Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 28\, 2026 | 10am Eastern\nThe EU’s Digital Product Passport isn’t on the horizon — it’s already here. And for manufacturers\, exporters\, and global brands\, the clock is ticking. \nJoin us for an expert-led session that cuts through the complexity and gives you a clear\, actionable picture of what DPP compliance actually looks like in practice. Whether you’re just getting up to speed or already deep in your preparation\, this webinar will help you move from uncertainty to a confident plan. \nWhat You’ll Walk Away With: \n\nA clear understanding of the regulatory landscape — from the EU Battery Regulation to the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) — and exactly where your products fit\nA breakdown of the critical compliance timelines for Batteries\, Tyres\, and Textiles\, so you know when action is required\nPractical insight into the data requirements behind a DPP\, and how to structure your product information to meet them\nA plain-English guide to the standards and data carriers driving DPP implementation — including QR codes\, NFC\, and RAIN RFID — and why item-level digital identity is becoming a competitive advantage\nReal-world examples of DPP benefits beyond compliance: supply chain transparency\, circular economy enablement\, and new operational efficiencies\nA live showcase of Digital Product Passports in action\n\nSession Agenda: \n\nCore regulations shaping Digital Product Passports\nDPP benefits and use cases\nCritical timelines: Batteries\, Tyres & Textiles\nDPP data requirements • DPP standards landscape\nImplementing Digital Product Passports at scale\nLive DPP showcase\n\nThursday\, May 28\, 2026 | 10am Eastern\nYour Host: Dr Susanne Guth-Orlowski\, DPP Specialist\, RAIN Alliance — a leading authority on Digital Product Passport implementation and EU product sustainability regulation.\nWho Should Attend: Compliance leads\, product managers\, supply chain directors\, and sustainability teams at companies that manufacture or sell into the EU market.
URL:https://therainalliance.org/event/rain-alliance-webinar-digital-product-passports-explained-your-compliance-roadmap-for-eu-dpp-requirements/
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