Discover the ins and outs of GS1 Norway and GS1 Turkey in this introduction session.

Our main challenge in communication work is the fight against ignorance. Both the value of using our standards, and GS1 as a brand, have a low degree of awareness, knowledge, and expertise in the sectors we operate. We must ensure that our communication work contributes to increasing awareness and understanding of what GS1 standards and GS1 can give our target groups. Learn how GS1 Norway is building their communication capability through storytelling.

The flawless experience of data management for our users. You will see the details of how GS1 Turkey leveraging its processes using technology.

Learn how GS1 standards have optimised the hydroelectric power sector, and how GS1 Norway engaged to implement EqHub – the new highway for high quality documentation of equipment in the oil and gas industry.

It is all about sustainability! You will discover the latest information about circular economy projects in Turkey and how GS1 Turkey helps governmental institutions and interacts with them.

Let’s embark on a tour of both offices and meet the various departments and colleagues.

More than ever is this sector a focus for the GS1 MOs. In this session you will learn about the Turkish Pharmaceutical Track and Trace System and Device Track and Trace System. GS1 Turkey will talk about their role in this sector and more importantly the role of GS1 standards in protecting patients. You will also learn how Norwegian hospitals see GS1 standards for enabling traceability of medical devices and equipment.

The first point of contact of a company with GS1 is usually through the memberhsip to an MO. This crucial moment in the life of a customer is at the heart of all MOs’ preoccupations. The GS1 Turkey team continuously tries to make membership processes user friendly and you will learn during this ession how they accomplish this with new technologies and more importantly, face-to-face interactions. GS1 Norway believes that becoming a member-centric organisation is an attitude – but efficient and user-friendly systems and solutions is a necessity!

Witness the GS1 standards in action in this live discovery of GS1 Norway and Turkey’s knowledge centres. A visit not to be missed!

In this session you will hear about how GS1 Norway engages the industry through close cooperation with our partners. What have we learned from last year's lockdown and how have we succeeded in building new networks and alliances during this challenging period?

Why a good collaboration with the sectors is important in keeping systems up-to-date. In this meeting you will find out about the latest CGF & GS1 Accelerators projects in Turkey, hear about the importance of the GDSN/GDM Local Layer Working Group and the continuous efforts of GS1 Turkey’s IT team to keep systems relevant.

More insights on the brand new GTIN Guideline for the construction sector, how it supports unique identification of make-to-order products and how GS1 cooperates with stakeholders for implementation in the industry.

Discover how we try to find different channels to communicate with our ecosystem when the business culture is so agile for standardisation.

Everything you have always wanted to know about the life of a GS1 CEO. Join us in this intimate conversation with Elif Müftüoglu (GS1 Turkey) and Geir Paulsen (GS1 Norway).

With the expertise given by GS1 Denmark, Ireland and Norway did CEN publish a new standard last year for labelling of fish and seafood. This standard is a tool to comply with the legislation by EU on traceability of fish and seafood products and will give the whole supply chain a standardised way of handling information.

Discover what communication challenges and barriers we deal with on a daily basis and hear about the tools we are developing to overcome these barriers.

GLN means extended member base and business for an MO. More insights on GS1 Norway’s daily operation of a central GLN datapool and member integration and benefits.

Mobile applications and social responsibility are key. In this session we will go deeper on the mobile applications of GS1 Turkey such as GEPIR, product ID card etc. We will also inform you about the social responsibility project that GS1 works together with Microsoft to help visually impaired people.

Let’s meet one last time to conclude this rich day and announce the next GS1 in Europe milestones.