Webinar Background

This webinar, organised by StandICT.eu 2026, aims to provide information on how SMEs can get involved and lead the standardisation efforts in the ICT field. Through its Standards Academy and Mentorship Programme, StandICT.eu is directly supporting the improvement of the expertise, knowledge and overall skillset of European stakeholders interested in standardisation.

The event will feature presentations from standardisation experts who are leading the efforts in their fields as Convenors of Technical Committees or Working Groups of European and international Standards Developing Organisations (SDOs). In addition, participants from the Mentorship Programme will share their experiences on how to get involved in standards-making and Partners of the StandICT team will further outline the training possibilities and SME-targeted support activities offered by the project.

The webinar is specifically directed at SMEs that are not yet directly involved in standardisation processes and is organised under the “Meeting Standards” campaign, a European initiative led by Small Business Standards dedicated to helping SMEs to better understand and benefit from standardisation.

Agenda & Speakers 

Welcome and Introduction

16:00 - 16:05

Gabriele Casalini, DIGITAL SME

How to participate and lead in European and international standardisation 

16:05 - 16:25

Julien Bringer, CEO of KALLISTECH, Co-convenor of ISO/TC307/JWG 4 

Christiana Aristidou, Founder and Managing Partner of the Hybrid LawTech Firm, ISO/TC 307/WG3, WG5, WG6, WG8, AG1, AG3

Emilia Tantar, Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer at Black Swan LUX & StandICT.eu Fellow, CEN-CENELEC JTC 21

Stories from the StandICT.eu Mentorship Programme

16:25 - 16:40

Short presentations from both Mentors and Mentees participating in the initiative

Education on standards

16:40 - 16:50

Knut Blind, Head of Business Unit Innovation & Regulation at Fraunhofer ISIS and StandICT.eu Partner

StandICT.eu resources and initiatives 

16:50 - 16:55

Gabriele Casalini

Q&A and concluding remarks

16:55 - 17:00

Gabriele Casalini

 

SLIDES 

 

About StandICT.eu 2026 

Academy Archive

The Academy Archive is a rich source of ICT standardisation-related materials, featuring content and modules from earlier editions of the StandICT.eu Standards Academy. This archive collects documents capturing the evolution of ICT standards, offering insights, methods, and best practices developed over time. It's a practical resource for those interested in the progress and application of ICT standards.

Mentorship Programme

StandICT.eu's mentorship program pairs new SME experts with experienced fellows, facilitating entry into the standardisation ecosystem. This aims to provide newcomers with practical advice for SDO work, while allowing seasoned professionals to pass on their knowledge, ensuring a robust future for EU standardisation. Join our Mentorship Programme while applying for one of the StandICT.eu Open Calls.

 

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  • Date
    2024
    November
    28
  • Time 16:00:00 - 17:00:00