The Future is Tagged: RFID Innovation across the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Monday, November 2, 2026
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
What does the future of an automated, touchless pharmaceutical supply chain look like? Join a panel of leaders spanning pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging technology, standards organizations, and health system pharmacy as they break down how RFID technology is reshaping medication management from the manufacturing line to the bedside. This panel will examine universal GS1 encoding standards, dispel common operational myths, and demonstrate how pre-tagged unit doses drive seamless interoperability across hospital automation. Beyond current applications, the session explores where this technology is going next—giving attendees a forward-looking view into how RFID will automate and elevate medication management across tomorrow’s health systems.
Moderator: Aileen Ryan
President and Chief Executive Officer, RAIN Alliance
David Aguero
Director, Medication Systems and Informatics, St Judes Children’s Research Hospital
Matt Andrews
Director, Global Standards, GS1 US
Michael Isabell
Principal Engineer, RFID and Quality, CCL eAgile Inc.
Gwen Volpe
Senior Director, Medication Technology Programs and Strategic Partnerships, Fresenius Kabi USA
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