The Council on IEEE RFID is currently seeking nominations forThe IEEE CRFID Emily Sopensky Meritorious Service Award.This service award is given to members who have, exceptionally, served the council on RFID toadvance its goals, mission, reach out to the members, and enhance the visibility of the Council within IEEE and globally. The winner will receive a plaque, certificate, and honorarium of $1000.00. The deadline for Receiving materials is on May 15, 2026. Please send nominations (including a nomination letter and any supporting materials) to Ali Abedi. Emily Sopensky Biography:A business consultant, Emily Sopensky, specialized in strategies for technology companies. After20 years in Central Texas, she became the second IEEE-USA Fellow to the U.S. State Department

The IEEE Council on RFID is  soliciting proposals from academic institutions, research centers, and industry partners to host IEEE RFID 2027 in the United States. The IEEE International Conference on RFID (IEEE RFID) is a premier forum dedicated to advances in radio-frequency identification, IoT, sensing, and wireless systems. The conference is sponsored by the IEEE Council on RFID (CRFID) and typically co-located with IEEE Wireless Power Week (WPW) and other related events. IEEE RFID rotates geographically, with a strong presence in the United States due to its industrial relevance. The conference includes: Technical paper sessions Keynotes and invited talks Tutorials and workshops Student competitions and doctoral consortia Industry exhibitions and