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The GS1 Belgilux Forum is our annual information and networking event that brings together over 400 professionals from various sectors and actors in the supply chain. During this event, we present our projects and offer our members the opportunity to share their perspectives. This event is a unique occasion to learn more about GS1's activities, meet other members, and enjoy valuable networking opportunities.
This year, the GS1 Belgilux Forum will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2025, under the central theme: Redefining Business for a Sustainable Tomorrow.
Mark Thursday, March 20, 2025, in your calendar now!
✅ Thursday March 20 2025
✅ Kinepolis Imagibraine
This event is free* with registration for GS1 Belgilux members and clients.
♾️ Morning session (9am to 1pm)
- Sustainable business: transforming challenges into opportunities.
- Data exchange: more data is needed for a circular economy.
- Ambition 2027: one barcode, infinite possibilities.
🍴 Lunch
♻️ Afternoon session (2pm to 4pm)
- Packaging data, reusable packaging, and less packaging.
🍾 Closing drink
The GS1 Belgilux FORUM 2025 is free for members* and partners of GS1 Belgilux.
Are you not a member or client of GS1 Belgilux, or did you not receive a personal invitation? No problem! We simply ask you to contribute to the costs of the event.
Ticket: Early bird until 31/01/25 for €99 excl. VAT.
Ticket: Regular from 01/02/25 for €149 excl. VAT.
Organising this event requires a lot of time, effort, and resources. Therefore, we charge a €99 no-show fee if you do not show up after registering and do not inform us before March 11, 2025.
*Members are companies with a company prefix from GS1 Belgilux. Companies with a paid subscription to My Product Manager Share can also participate for free.
Jan Somers | CEO & host of the event
Marc Henkens | President GS1 Belgilux – Program Manager
🎤 French
GS1 as an enabler for a sustainable business tomorrow.
What are the challenges and how GS1 can help to address them? What does that mean for your company?
The barcode exists more than 50 years. In 2027, we roll out the next generation barcodes. But in the meantime, new legislation pushes sectors to put a data carrier on their label to connect the packaging with consumers, business and governments. The one barcodes fits all – scanning at the POS and connecting with consumers - is critical for all stakeholders.
How do we see this evolve? What is sustainable business? What does this mean for your company?
One thing is crystal clear: we need to exchange more data, with focus on packaging data.
What’s the plan? How to prepare for this huge challenge?
Mik Van Gaever | Fost Plus – COO
🎤 Dutch
Setting the scene.
The LOI between Fost plus and GS1. What is the impact for you as packaging supplier, brand or retailer?
Fost Plus and GS1 have officially signed a Letter of Intent. Why? Could this collaboration be linked to the new Packaging and Packaging Waste regulation? Are they exploring a unified strategy for collecting and sharing packaging data? Will they harmonise packaging data attributes at Benelux and global level? And what about upstream processes? The big question remains: Can we simplify and streamline packaging data sharing for everyone?
Joeri Deswarte | Fost Plus – Team Leader Management Members & Karen Arkesteyn | GS1 Belgilux - Innovation Lead
🎤 Dutch
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. What is it? What’s the impact on Fost Plus and GS1 members? And…how can GS1 standards contribute to make the common roadmap Fost Plus – GS1 (cost)efficient for all stakeholders?
Do we truly grasp how the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will transform our business processes, packaging data exchange, and the harmonisation of packaging data attributes?
What steps do we need to take to adapt? With these new requirements affecting both Fost Plus and GS1 members, how can a unified roadmap pave the way for success? Let’s explore how we can navigate these changes together and turn challenges into opportunities!
Michel Mersch | Nestlé Belgilux – CEO
🎤 French
Sustainable packaging @ Nestlé
What is Nestlé's vision for sustainability and packaging? What challenges and projects are involved? How does packaging information support the circular economy?
Take advantage of the GS1 Belgilux Forum to raise your company's visibility!
Are you a solution provider looking to make your brand known to more than 400 professionals?
Are you a manufacturer looking to showcase a new product?
We're offering a high-quality goodie bag to all our participants. It's a unique opportunity to present your new products* and boost brand awareness!
*For logistical reasons, we cannot accept fresh, frozen or bulky products.
