GS1 Asia Pacific Regional Forum 2025

We are honored to host the GS1 Asia Pacific Regional Forum 2025 (“the Forum”) in Vietnam, under the theme “Innovating for the Future”. This event brings together the GS1 community from across the Asia Pacific region to foster collaboration, exchange knowledge, and co-create strategic solutions for emerging challenges in a rapidly evolving global landscape. With a strong focus on innovation, digital transformation, and interoperability, the Forum will explore key topics such as 2D barcode migration, global traceability, data transparency, and Digital Product Passport—all in alignment with GS1’s global strategy toward 2030. The program includes dedicated training sessions to support Member Organisations in implementing GS1 standards and advancing regional capabilities. It will also provide valuable opportunities for participants to network, share best practices, and strengthen cross-border collaboration. We look forward to welcoming you to Vietnam in 2025 as we work together to shape a smarter, more connected future for the Asia Pacific region.

Programme

All times are in GMT/UTC+7.

Monday, 20 Oct
Tuesday, 21 Oct
Wednesday, 22 Oct
Thursday, 23 Oct
Friday, 24 Oct

09:00 - 11:30

Reception and Registration▼

Reception of the delegation, instructions for forum registration at Vinpearl Resort & Spa Nha Trang Bay

13:30 - 17:00

Site Visit▼

Trí Tín Ltd Sea Grapes - Seaweed Processing Facility

09:00 - 11:30

CEO Meeting - Invitation only▼

Ruby Meeting room, Vinpearl Convention Center

09:00 - 11:30

Training 1 – Shaping the Future of Retail: Discover the retail priorities & workplan, from 2D barcodes to trusted data. Learn how Member Organisations can drive impact through global workstreams▼

Julie Wauters, Tania Snioch (GS1 GO) - C3, Vinpearl Convention Center - Retail is evolving, and GS1 Member Organisations play a crucial role in driving this transformation. This session will outline the key priorities and workstreams shaping the future of retail, from the transition to 2D barcodes and regulatory compliance to trusted data through Verified by GS1, sustainability, and stronger support for multinational members. More than just an update, this session invites Member Organisations to actively engage in shaping and implementing these initiatives, ensuring alignment with industry needs across fresh food, CPG, apparel, and marketplaces.

11:30 - 13:30

Lunch▼

Lotus Restaurant - Vinpearl Resort

13:30 - 15:00

AP Forum – Opening and Welcome▼

C1&C2, Vinpearl Convention Center

15:30 - 17:00

AP Forum – GS1 GO Update▼

C1&C2, Vinpearl Convention Center

18:30 - 20:30

Welcome Dinner▼

Grand ball room, Vinpearl With provincial leaders Dress code: Semi formal.

09:00 - 11:30

AP Forum – GS1 GO Update - Vision 2030 Interractive Tranning▼

Sara Cavallucci (GS1 GO) - C1 & C2, Vinpearl Convention Center

09:00 - 10:00

Training 2 - Beyond the Basics: Unlocking the Power of the Links Registry and GO Resolver Through Real-World Use Cases ▼

Chris Liu (GS1 GO) - C3, Vinpearl Convention Center - The Links Registry and GO Resolver are key enablers in making product data more accessible and discoverable across the GS1 ecosystem. This session will showcase real-world use cases demonstrating how these tools are being used to connect product information, enhance data accessibility and support industry needs.

10:30 - 11:30

Training 3 - Accelerate the adoption of 2D at Retail POS: basics and insight tracker▼

Tania Snioch (GS1 GO) - C3, Vinpearl Convention Center - Join this session to gain insights and best practices designed to support industry engagement for the global migration to 2D in retail. Learn about the tools available to support the Federation to collaborate and share our progress. Regardless of your country’s status in adoption of 2D for Retail POS, this session will provide valuable new information to support your journey towards Ambition 2027. The session will be divided into three segments:• The foundations: Designed to make sure everyone understands Ambition 2027, the role of GS1 MOs and references and resources available to support your work.• Practical workshop: The MO 2D Insights Tracker and its role to facilitate information sharing across the Federation to drive adoption. • Best practices for market engagement: Learn about the 10 best practice steps for engaging your market for 2D at retail POS.

11:30 - 13:30

Lunch▼

Lotus Restaurant - Vinpearl Resort

13:30 - 15:00

AP Forum – MOs Sharing ▼

C1 & C2, Vinpearl Convention Center

13:30 - 17:00

Training 4: Unauthorised Numbers Holistic Project: update on global market research and materials for MOs▼

Julie Wauters, Romanie Dendooven, Lincoln Chan - C3, Vinpearl Convention Center - This session, which follows up on the Global Forum presentation, will provide a further update on the project launched by Global Office to support MOs in addressing the unauthorised use of numbers in a holistic way. The session will include an update on the research that GO is conducting, and will introduce MOs to the set of materials and best practices that are being developed as part of the project. The goal is for MOs to have a clear understanding of how to be effective in this area.

15:30 - 17:20

AP Forum – GS1 Sectors Update▼

C1 & C2, Vinpearl Convention Center

18:30 - 20:30

Official Dinner▼

Champa Island - Dress code: Traditional cloth

09:00 - 10:30

AP Forum▼

C1 & C2, Vinpearl Convention Center

11:00 - 11:30

AP Forum – Closing and handover▼

C1 & C2, Vinpearl Convention Center

11:30 - 13:30

Lunch▼

Nha Trang Bay restaurant

13:30 - 17:00

Sightseeing▼

ĐÓ Theater (Outdoor activities may change due to weather)

18:45 - 20:30

Farewell Dinner and 30th Anniversary▼

Marina Beach Club (Outdoor activities may change due to weather) - Dress code: Casual, white - blue

07:30 - 18:30

One-Day Excursion: Vinh Hy Bay Discovery▼

Vinh Hy Bay, Ninh Thuan - Limited slots (TBD)

Speakers

Renaud de Barbuat

President and CEO, GS1

Renaud de Barbuat was appointed President and CEO of GS1 on 1 July 2022. He joined GS1 in 2019 as Chief Operating Officer, leading the implementation of the 3 Year Plan, the Industry & Product global programmes and the modernisation of the GS1 Registry Platform. He chairs the GS1 GDSN (Global Data Synchronisation Network) Board, the world's largest product data network.

Renaud served as Chief Information Officer at CARREFOUR (2015-2019), leading a profound omni-channel digital transformation to support the growth of e-commerce, driving efficiencies in sourcing, supply chain and store operations. He leveraged the use of big data, cloud and blockchain technologies at scale, the deployment of agile methods and a data-centric strategy using GS1 standards.

Representing Carrefour in GS1, Renaud served as board member for GS1 France and GS1 Global and was elected Vice-Chairman of the GS1 Global Management Board in 2018.

As Chief Information Officer at THALES (Aerospace and Defence) between 2008 and 2013, Renaud implemented a worldwide IT simplification program, supporting the roll-out of business best-practices and improving engineering methods.
Between 2002 and 2008, Renaud was Group CIO at EDF, preparing the business for a deregulated market and supporting EDF IPO.

Patrik Jonasson

Sustainability Senior Director / Government Affairs & Public Policy

Chris Liu

Lead for Solutions Delivery within the GO Programmes & Solutions team.

Chris Liu is the lead for Solutions Delivery within the GO Programmes & Solutions team. In this role, he drives the design, packaging, and deployment of integrated GS1 solutions that bring together standards, services, and supporting assets to address priority industry and regulatory needs. His work focuses on translating macro drivers such as sustainability, product transparency, market access, and trade digitalisation into practical, scalable solutions for the federation and industry.

With a strong background in registries and trusted data services—including Verified by GS1, the GS1 Registry Platform and the wider suite of GS1 capabilities—Chris has deep expertise in enabling trusted identification and connected data at scale. He partners closely with Member Organisations to ensure GS1 solutions deliver real-world impact by improving supply chain visibility, compliance, and efficiency while supporting federation-wide alignment and adoption.

Robert Beideman

Dr. Peter Stevens

CEO, GS1 New Zealand

Francesca Poggiali

Vice President, Global Public Policy, GS1

Francesca Poggiali is VP for global public policy at GS1 after 8 years as Chief Public Policy Officer Europe. Her career includes a mixture of public and private sectors experience within Ferrero, the European Commission and Parliament and a couple of trade associations.
She studied Corporate Social Responsibility at the Harvard Business School, and International and European Law in the UK and Italy where she received the highest recognition cum laude.
Among her biggest achievements so far: the corporate social responsibility program for Ferrero International, the convergence of environmental protection and chemical industry impacts in the framework of the EU Chemical reform, the fight against illicit trade and digital product passports through open non-proprietary standards for GS1.

Event Details

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Time

20-23.10.2025

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Location

Hon Tre Island, Vinh Nguyen Ward, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam

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Contact Us

1900 636 218

gs1vn@nbc.gov.vn