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)