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News wire · eventsRFID NewsAugust 28, 2026

Avery Dennison and Scouting America put NFC inside 2026 Jamboree patches

Avery Dennison has integrated 13.56 MHz NFC inlays into embroidered 2026 Jamboree patches, utilizing specialized shielding to maintain signal integrity despite the presence of metallic threads and gold mylar. This deployment demonstrates how passive NFC can transform traditional memorabilia into secure digital authentication keys, offering brands a high-durability method for gamifying live events and delivering exclusive content via short-range interaction.

News wire · eventsRFID NewsAugust 17, 2026

Decathlon AND Primark confirmed as speakers at RAIN in Action Madrid conference

Retail giants Decathlon and Primark will headline the RAIN in Action Madrid conference to share insights on large-scale RFID deployments and the transition from pilot programs to full operational maturity. Their participation signals a critical shift in the retail sector toward standardized, high-volume implementation strategies that address grocery shelf readiness and supply chain complexity.

News wire · eventsRFID JournalAugust 14, 2026

RAIN in Action to Explore How RAIN-Enabled Infrastructure Translates to Real-World Impact

The RAIN in Action summit will showcase how RAIN RFID infrastructure is shifting from basic tracking to complex applications like Digital Product Passport compliance and smartphone integration. These developments are crucial for stakeholders as they signal a move toward standardized connectivity across the smart home, healthcare, and retail sectors, expanding the total addressable market for tags and readers.

News wire · eventsRFID NewsAugust 7, 2026

Swine RFID Program Boosts Disease Preparedness

The National Pork Board and USDA are subsidizing the distribution of handheld RFID readers to high-traffic swine exhibition sites and state associations to improve livestock traceability. This initiative accelerates the adoption of standardized tracking protocols, enabling the industry to respond more rapidly to disease outbreaks and mitigate potential trade disruptions.

News wire · eventsRFID NewsJuly 28, 2026

World Premiere of the RFID driven experience Star Wars Through the Galaxy

The Franklin Institute will debut a massive 18,000-square-foot *Star Wars* exhibition that utilizes RFID technology to anchor a completely personalized, interactive guest journey. This project represents a milestone for large-scale experiential entertainment, demonstrating how integrators can leverage RFID to bridge physical environments with customized digital narratives to increase visitor engagement.

News wire · eventsRFID NewsJuly 20, 2026

RAIN in Action Summit Madrid 2026

The RAIN Alliance has scheduled its flagship RAIN in Action Summit for September 2026 in Madrid, shifting the event's focus toward the transition from infrastructure deployment to measurable operational impact. For the RFID ecosystem, this summit serves as a critical venue for aligning technology providers with end-user requirements to scale global UHF RFID adoption across retail and logistics.

News wire · eventsRFID NewsJuly 11, 2026

The RFID Discovery Workshop: What It Is and Why You Need One

The RFID Discovery Workshop is a specialized, multi-stakeholder session designed to align business objectives with technical capabilities before hardware procurement begins. Adopting this collaborative framework reduces the risk of pilot failures and costly integration delays by identifying operational bottlenecks that purely technical specifications often overlook.

News wire · eventsIndustry bodyRAIN AllianceJuly 7, 2026

VANCH Showcase RAIN RFID Reader at Guangzhou International Logistics Exhibition

VANCH showcased its latest RAIN RFID reader at the Guangzhou International Logistics Exhibition, emphasizing high-speed data capture for smart warehousing and logistics equipment. The integration of advanced readers into automated logistics systems is critical for improving throughput and accuracy as manufacturers shift toward fully autonomous supply chain management.

News wire · eventsIndustry bodyNFC ForumJune 14, 2026

Webinar: Healthcare Solutions Using NFC

The NFC Forum is detailing new implementation standards for Near Field Communication to secure medical supply chains and internal healthcare data access. These protocols provide integrators with a standardized framework for medication authentication and consumable tracking, reducing clinical errors and protecting manufacturers from the rising threat of counterfeit pharmaceuticals.

News wire · eventsIndustry bodyRAIN AllianceJune 9, 2026

Xerafy and GBDG Showcase RAIN RFID Solutions for Construction and Infrastructure at Project Qatar 2026

Xerafy and Gulf Business Development Group are debuting specialized RAIN RFID asset tracking solutions tailored for the high-intensity environments of Qatar's construction and infrastructure sectors. This partnership highlights the increasing regional demand for ruggedized tag technology to improve traceability in logistics and airport operations across the Middle East.

News wire · eventsRFID JournalMay 18, 2026

IEEE RFID 2026 Event Dates Announced

IEEE RFID 2026 is scheduled to take place in Santa Fe, featuring high-level keynotes and professional certification programs focused on the latest advancements in radio frequency identification. These dates provide a critical roadmap for industry stakeholders to align their R&D cycles with the unveiling of emerging academic research and technical standards.

News wire · eventsMachine MakerMay 7, 2026

San Solutions India to Showcase Biometric and RFID Solutions at Intralogistics & Warehousing Expo 2026

San Solutions India will debut its integrated biometric and RFID tracking systems at the 2026 Intralogistics & Warehousing Expo to address the growing demand for automated site security and inventory visibility. This development highlights the increasing convergence of physical security and supply chain data, offering commercial operators a unified platform to reduce shrinkage and optimize labor management within large-scale distribution centers.

News wire · eventsIndustry bodyIEEE Council on RFIDApril 16, 2026

Submit a Proposal for IEEE RFID 2027

The IEEE Council on RFID is soliciting proposals for academic or industry partners to host the IEEE RFID 2027 conference in the United States. As a primary global forum for advancements in sensors, IoT, and wireless power, this event provides the host organization a strategic platform to shape the R&D roadmap and facilitate high-level networking between top-tier researchers and industrial stakeholders.

News wire · eventsIndustry bodyNFC ForumMarch 7, 2026

NFC Forum 2026 Technology Roadmap Webinar

The NFC Forum has outlined a 2026 roadmap prioritizing increased power delivery via Wireless Charging (WLC 2.0) and extended read ranges up to six times the current standard. These advancements will move NFC beyond simple proximity payments toward battery-less IoT device support and improved industrial automation where precise alignment is currently a barrier.

News wire · eventsTire Technology InternationalFebruary 27, 2026

Erhardt+Leimer to spotlight EL.Tag RFID tag preassembly at Tire Technology Expo

Erhardt+Leimer will debut the EL.Tag, an automated system for the precise preassembly of RFID tags into raw rubber carriers prior to tire vulcanization. This development streamlines the implementation of tire-traceability standards by reducing manual intervention and ensuring tag durability throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.

News wire · eventsIndustry bodyIEEE Council on RFIDFebruary 25, 2026

Other New Council Board Members

The IEEE Council on RFID has appointed Ali Abedi as President-Elect and Nuno Borges Carvalho as VP of Conferences, bringing high-level academic and technical leadership to the organization. These appointments are critical for industry stakeholders as they signal the council's future direction in standardized research for extreme environment wireless communications and international technical interoperability.

News wire · eventsIndustry bodyIEEE Council on RFIDJanuary 5, 2026

Registration is open!

Registration is now open for the IEEE RFID conference and its high-intensity RFID4U certification course. Industry professionals should prioritize these sessions to align with the latest technical standards and gain the formal credentials necessary to deploy complex IoT solutions in regulated sectors.

News wire · eventsIndustry bodyIEEE Council on RFIDDecember 24, 2025

IEEE JRFID Special Issue on “IEEE RFID-TA 2025 Conference”

The IEEE Journal of RFID has announced a special issue dedicated to the upcoming RFID-TA 2025 conference, focusing on industrial and medical applications of sensing and identification. This publication provides a critical roadmap for manufacturers to track emerging technical standards and breakthrough research that will define the next generation of hardware and antenna design.

News wire · eventsIndustry bodyIEEE Council on RFIDDecember 14, 2025

“Selected Papers from the 2026 IEEE International Conference on RFID”

This collection highlights foundational advances in sensor-integrated tags, long-range backscatter communication, and sustainable chipset manufacturing. These peer-reviewed developments provide the technical roadmap for next-generation IoT deployments, allowing manufacturers and integrators to anticipate shifts in tag performance and data security standards.

News wire · eventsIndustry bodyIEEE Council on RFIDNovember 20, 2025

The 2020 Taiwan Telecommunications Annual Symposium, Kaoshiung, Taiwan, jointly organized by IEEE Taipei Section (including CRFID Taipei Chapter).

The 2020 Taiwan Telecommunications Annual Symposium highlighted advancements in localized RFID applications and telecommunications infrastructure in coordination with the IEEE Council on RFID. For industry stakeholders, these high-level technical exchanges in Taiwan are critical for aligning semiconductor manufacturing roadmaps with emerging IoT and RFID integration standards.

News wire · eventsIndustry bodyAIM GlobalNovember 12, 2025

2000+ Hours Saved – How RFID Revolutionized Accuracy, Compliance, and Productivity at DENSO Automotive Parts Webinar

DENSO has successfully automated its automotive parts logistics using RFID, resulting in over 2,000 labor hours saved annually through improved inventory accuracy and streamlined compliance workflows. This case study demonstrates how tier-one suppliers can leverage item-level tracking to eliminate manual data entry errors and significantly reduce operational overhead in high-velocity supply chains.

News wire · eventsIndustry bodyNFC ForumNovember 3, 2025

Webinar: NFC Release 15 & CR15

The NFC Forum's Release 15 and Certification Release 15 (CR15) increase the range of certified contactless interactions by up to four times. This development reduces precision requirements for tag placement, significantly improving user experience in payments and access control while enabling more flexible hardware design for device manufacturers.

News wire · eventsIndustry bodyIEEE Council on RFIDSeptember 25, 2025

Call for Papers 2026

The IEEE Council on RFID has issued a call for papers for its 20th-anniversary conference, scheduled for June 2026 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. As the premier academic forum for the industry, this event facilitates the transition of theoretical research in sensing, security, and wireless power into commercialized applications for manufacturers and integrators.

News wire · eventsIndustry bodyNFC ForumSeptember 10, 2025

Webinar: NFC Release 15 and Extended Range

The NFC Forum’s Release 15 introduces "Extended Range" capabilities, significantly increasing the potential distance for successful Near Field Communication interactions. This development is commercially vital as it reduces the precision required for user placement, hardware integration, and contactless payments, effectively mitigating the common friction of failed read attempts.