Thursday, April 24 at 1:30 to 2:30 PM ET

Join Axia’s Bahar Aliakbarian at IEEE RFID 2025 for a panel discussion on how RFID technology is unlocking circular solutions in sustainability. Experts from academia and across the industry will explore how RFID enables carbon footprint reduction in pharmaceuticals, extends product life cycles in apparel and footwear, and enhances smart textile sortation for resale, repair, and recycling. Industry leaders will also discuss the practical barriers they face, the technological features they need, and the critical criteria for successful circular solutions. Attendees will gain valuable insights into real-world applications of RFID for sustainability and explore how their research and work can help bridge existing gaps, driving innovation in textile circularity and recycling.

This panel is organized by Impinj, a leading RAIN RFID provider, and the RAIN Alliance, a consortium of companies that drives awareness and fosters market adoption of RAIN technology.

Moderator

Samin Aayanifard, PhD., Research Engineer, Impinj

Speakers

Jennifer Lake, President & CEO Goodwill of Finger Lakes

Wes Baker Co-Founder & SVP of Strategic Initiatives, Debrand

Bahar Aliakbarian, Ph.D., Sr. R&D Director, Axia Institute – Michigan State University