On the evening before the data excellence day, there will be an informal welcome cocktail. Here you can already start connecting and networking. Also the sponsors will give a brief presentation about their thoughts and vision on data excellence and the topics on the agenda. Just to kick off conversations.

GDSN is a proven concept. GS1 Digital Link is around the corner. For alcoholic beverages e-labels are already created. Numerous use cases are out there, all needing structured data. Also new data exchanging techniques are emerging. What are the expectations from industry on the data exchange towards the future? Will the Global Data Model be at the heart of the developments? Where do we need to expand to answer the future needs? Also, there are still subcategories of the FMCG sector that are not included. What should we focus on? Let’s decide together.

Do we have the ambition to tackle this challenge in Europe and open up the debate on the different data quality programmes of the GS1 MOs? Is alignment an option? Mutual recognition? What can be the role of the Global Data Model on definitions and the way attributes are used? Speakers from brands, retail and GS1 MOs explain how they would like to rise up to this challenge.

What is the impact on regulatory trends on the future of data? What will it bring and what will it need from the collective industry? The session will focus on regulations out there such as the Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). How can trusted data be collected within the upstream supply chain (raw materials, certificates and so on) and on component level? How will these trends change the way consumers will choose in the future and what information will be essential to support the future towards a circular and sustainable economy? Data will be the answer.

Are we ready to adjust the way we work on a regional level? On the European market, the landscape is rapidly changing and complexity is being raised every day. At the same time we are still national or locally focused and trying to reinvent the wheel. How can we tear down the boarders and intensify the way we collaborate on a European scale? How can we together tackle future topics and raise the bar? Let’s start today and shape the future collectively.