RFA Technical Webcasts

 

The RFA hosts quarterly Technical Webcasts on timely food safety and regulatory topics affecting
the prepared foods industry. The Webcasts are live, interactive events that you can join from your office!

See below for details on the latest Technical Webcast.

RFA Members can access slide presentations from past Technical Webcasts at anytime in the Member Center.

August 21, 2024 RFA Technical Webcast:

 
“The Next Dimension of Freshness: How 2D Barcodes Are Changing the Supply Chain”

 

REGISTER HERE for this live, interactive Event that you can join from your office!

Non-member registration form

Date and Time:

     * Wednesday, August 21, from 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time 

      (1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Central, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Mountain, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Pacific)

Overview:

QR codes, Sunrise 2027, GS1 Digital Link, global migrations, local priorities– barcode topics have become a hot topic for those looking for ways to get the right data, to the right place, at the right time. Barcodes that can connect users to online experiences and, if needed, contain useful information like expiration date and batch/lot number are a retail game-changer. Whether looking to meet consumer and partner demands or optimize your supply chain use of 2D barcodes may be able to help. 

Presenter:

Amber Walls, Senior Director, Global Standards, GS1 US

At GS1 US, Amber Walls collaborates with stakeholders from all sectors around the world to understand business needs, drive standards development, and create collateral and training material to support the streamlined implementation of standards-based solutions. Currently, her focus is on all things barcodes, identifcation, and finding the right combination of standards and technology to move business forward. Prior to joining the GS1 community, Amber began her career in promotion set-up, point-of-sale integration, and data analytics.

How does the Webcast work?

It's easy and convenient!  A virtual seminar is one that you can "attend" and participate in right from your offices. There is no travel time, and now provided at NO COST to RFA members!
      

The RFA Technical Webcast will include live audio along with a slide presentation on the Web. You just need a phone connection for the audio and an Internet connection.  

In addition, the webcast will allow you to comment and ask questions at specified times during the event using your phone.
     

You can invite staff members to listen and participate too!  To get the most out of a webcast, it is recommended that you have no more than five people at any one computer connection. If you have multiple locations, please register each location separately.


Credits

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the Research Chefs Association (RCA) have confirmed that continuing education credits are available for numerous RFA technical functions. Depending on the specific educational criteria of these two organizations, credits will be accepted for attendance at 1) RFA Webinars, 2) the RFA Fall Symposium and 3) the RFA Annual Conference.

Contact the RFA office for more information or for proof of participation.

 

Registration Information:

The cost for this event is as follows:

  • RFA Members: NO CHARGE - Now Included as a Member Benefit!

  • Non-Members: $310 per computer/audio connection

To attend the meeting, you can either:

  • Just send an email to [email protected] to register. There is no cost for members.  Nonmembers: checks must be made payable to the Refrigerated Foods Association. Payment should be received no later than August 19, 2024.

Once you have registered for the meeting, you will receive an email message inviting you to attend the web conference with instructions on how to attend. This message will provide the information that you need to join the meeting.



If you have questions about the RFA Technical Webcasts, please e-mail the RFA office at [email protected].