Global GS1 Healthcare Conference

Sydney, Australia, 20 - 22 March 2012

Join us for the 21st Global GS1 Healthcare Conference!

When Supply Chain meets eHealth - the importance of laying the foundations in Healthcare
Raising the bar on patient safety and supply chain efficiency

• Programme & Registration
• Hotels
• Conference Venue
• Why Should You Join?
• Did you know...
• Explore Australia
• Visas

Programme & Registration

• Draft programme
• Register now!
• Additional activities: Government Thinktank | Welcome dinner | Site Visits

Hotels

• Hotel information

Conference venue

The conference will take place at:

Doltone House,
Darling Island Wharf
48 Pirrama Road,
Pyrmont, New South Wales 2009
Australia

Why Should You Join?

Education and Training on Monday 19th March

• Practical Implementation of Data Synchronisation
  • Two sessions – one specifically for Buyers, and one for Suppliers
  • Introduction to GS1 and GS1 Global Data Synchronisation Network
  • Understanding the business case 
  • Practical steps to commencement 
  • Lessons and tips – from experience
  • Next steps and support

Learn - Share - Network

Participants from around the world join these conferences to:

• gather the latest information on industry and regulatory developments in automatic identification, traceability and electronic product catalogues / data synchronisation
• leverage a unique neutral and international platform to network and benchmark with other stakeholders from around the world
• learn more about existing supply chain data standards

Successfully Bringing Together Supply Chain Stakeholders

The Global GS1 Healthcare Conference brings together all related Healthcare supply chain stakeholders to advance the development and adoption of global standards. Key stakeholders are invited to participate in the conference, including representatives from:

• (Inter-)Governmental bodies and regulators
• Healthcare providers
• Pharmacists
• Manufacturers
• Distributors & wholesalers
• Logistics providers
• Industry associations
• GS1 Member Organisations representing local communities.

Our global conferences typically attract more than 25 different nationalities.

Did you know...

• Australian Healthcare uses GS1 Australia’s GDSN compliant data pool.
  • Australia’s data synchronisation effort is unique in that it caters for procurement information, clinical data, and customer specific pricing.  
  • We currently have over 200 000 GTINs in our Healthcare data pool, growing at 5000 GTINs per month. 
  • Conference attendees will have an opportunity to understand the business drivers and benefits of GDSN in Healthcare. 
• GS1 XML is the eMessaging format selected by Australian Healthcare.
  • GDSN has a foundational role in eProcurement implementation. 
  • Already one Australian state is using GS1 XML standards and is seeing a range of benefits from this implementation, others are close behind.  
  • Conference attendees will learn from the implementation experts. 

Explore Australia

• Visiting Australia and New Zealand
• Partner Program

Visas

Unless you’re a New Zealand citizen (refer http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/travel-documents/new-zealand.htm), you’ll require a visa for visiting Australia.

The Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship at http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/business-visit-visa-options.htm provides the different visa options.

Regular visa application forms are available from either Australian diplomatic missions overseas or travel agents; you can apply by mail or in person. For the nearest consulate in your country go to www.immi.gov.au/contacts/overseas/index.htm.

If you are advised that you need an invitation letter, please contact Kelly Keritz