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Brandon White | VP, Marketing & Business Development | Techstreet
2023 World Standards Week – The Energy Continues
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Day 2 of World Standards Week: Synergies and Shared Interests in Standards
On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, the second day of World Standards Week, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) hosted a conference titled “Synergies and Shared Interests in Standards.” The conference brought together standards-setting bodies of all kinds, including consortia and other forums, and ANSI-accredited standards developers, to exchange best practices and identify opportunities to address common challenges and concerns.
Morning Session: Getting the Job Done – Standards Development in a Changing Landscape
The morning session featured a panel discussion on getting the job done in standards development in a changing landscape. The panelists discussed the challenges facing standards organizations today, including the need to develop standards more quickly, the increasing politicization of standards development, and the need to attract and upskill the future standards workforce.
One of the key themes of the discussion was the importance of collaboration. The panelists agreed that standards organizations need to work together more closely to share best practices and resources. They also discussed the need to collaborate with other stakeholders, such as government agencies and industry groups.
Another important theme of the discussion was the need to make standards more accessible and relevant to businesses and consumers. The panelists discussed the need to develop standards that are easier to understand and implement. They also discussed the need to develop standards that are more responsive to the needs of the market.
Afternoon Session: Politicization of Standards Development
The afternoon session featured a panel discussion on the politicization of standards development. The panelists discussed the impact of trade tensions on standards development and the challenges of developing standards that are acceptable to all stakeholders.
One of the key themes of the discussion was the importance of transparency and openness. The panelists agreed that standards organizations need to be transparent about their decision-making process and open to input from all stakeholders. They also discussed the need to develop standards that are not biased towards any particular country or region.
Another important theme of the discussion was the need to build trust. The panelists agreed that standards organizations need to build trust with stakeholders in order to ensure that their standards are widely accepted. They discussed the need to be fair and impartial in their decision-making and to be accountable to their stakeholders.
Overall, Day 2 of World Standards Week was a productive and informative event. The panel discussions highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing standards organizations today. The discussions also provided valuable insights on how to address these challenges and opportunities.
Here are some of the key takeaways from the event:
- Standards organizations need to work together more closely to share best practices and resources.
- Standards organizations need to collaborate with other stakeholders, such as government agencies and industry groups.
- Standards organizations need to make standards more accessible and relevant to businesses and consumers.
- Standards organizations need to be transparent and open about their decision-making process.
- Standards organizations need to be fair and impartial in their decision-making and accountable to their stakeholders.
The standards community plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, security, and interoperability of products and services. The discussions at World Standards Week highlighted the importance of collaboration, transparency, and trust in the standards development process. By working together, the standards community can continue to develop the standards that we need to create a better future for all.
Photo: (L-R) Nate Partington (VP, Licensing, Techstreet), Joe Bhatia (President and CEO of the American National Standards Institute, ANSI), and Brandon White (VP, Marketing & Business Development, Techstreet)
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Brandon White | VP, Marketing & Business Development | Techstreet
