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Human Factors (HF); Smart cities and communities standardization for citizens and consumers

The report will assess the different citizen/consumer needs that smart city standardization in the ICT domain has to address (accessibility, usability, personalisation, interoperability, personal data protection, etc)

ETSI TR 103 455 V0.4.1

Human Factors (HF); User-centred terminology for existing and upcoming ICT devices, services and applications Device and service terminology

The EG will update the terminology list of EG 202 132 to include relevant terms for upcoming device and service features and will extend the list to include the 5 most frequently spoken languages in the EU and EFTA (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish). The scope of the EG will be limited to general and generic terms and will not, in any way, prevent manufacturers and service operators to introduce specific and/or proprietary terms for special or unique features that they wish to offer.

ETSI EG 203 499 V1.1.1. (2019-08)

Universal Communications Identifier (UCI); Improving communications for disabled, young and elderly people

The production of a taxonomy of all disability, ageing and youth issues that could be addressed by UCI based systems and relating these to requirements for elements in the UCI additional information field and to PUA functionality. The work will include liaison with groups representing young, elderly and disabled people and with the eEurope Smartcard initiative.

ETSI TR 103 073 V1.1.1 (2003-11)

IEEE 1609.2-2016 - IEEE Standard for Wireless Access in Vehicular Environments - Security Services for Applications and Management Messages

This standard defines secure message formats and processing for use by Wireless Access in Vehicular Environments (WAVE) devices, including methods to secure WAVE management messages and methods to secure application messages. It also describes administrative functions necessary to support the core security functions.

IEEE 1609.2-2016

IEEE P2040 - Standard for General Requirements for Fully Automated Vehicles Driving on Public Roads

This standard specifies the general requirements that a fully automated vehicle shall meet in order to drive on public roads. This standard serves as a comprehensive checklist of all the use cases, scenarios, and worst conditions that a fully automated vehicle certified by the public body shall address on public roads in order to protect the safety of the public including passengers, pedestrians, and other traffic participants.

IEEE P2040

IEEE Std 2030.1.1-2015, IEEE Standard Technical Specifications of a DC Quick Charger for Use with Electric Vehicles

Direct-current (dc) charging is a method of charging that facilitates rapid energy transfer from the electric grid to plug-in vehicles. This method of charging allows significantly more current to be drawn by the vehicle versus lower rated alternating-current (ac) systems. A combination of vehicles that can accept high-current dc charge and the dc supply equipment that provides it has led to the use of terminology such as “fast charging,” “fast charger,” “dc charger,” “quick charger,” etc. DC charging and ac charging vary by the location at which ac current is converted to dc current. For typical dc charging, the current is converted at the off-board charger, which is separate from the vehicle. For ac charging, the current is converted inside the vehicle, by means of an on-board charger. The location of the ac to dc conversion equipment, or converter, shapes the complexity of the equipment design. Regarding ac charging, as previously mentioned, the conversion is on board the vehicle. This allows the original equipment maker (OEM) designed systems to control the charging operation in its entirety. The on-board charger (converter) and battery controller solution is under direct control of the vehicle manufacturer. For dc charging, an entirely new challenge exists for OEMs. The dc charger is now external to the vehicle and requires the vehicle engineers to control an external power device. For the reason of necessary interoperability, standards such as IEEE Std 2030.1.1 are provided to assist developers.

IEEE 2030.1.1-2015

ISO 11519-1:1994, 3.9.Road vehicles - Low-speed serial data communication: Part 1: General and definitions

Specifies general definitions for low-speed serial data communication up to 125 kbit/s for road vehicle applications. The object is to define the general architecture of the communication network and the content of the data link layer and the physical layer for transmission between the different types of electronic modules on board road vehicles. Parts 2, 3 and 4 are entirely independent.

ISO 11519-1:1994

Monika Heyder

Fellow's country
Impact on SMEs (7th Open Call)
The work supports the better integration and alignment of two key European ambitions under the Green Deal: becoming climate-neutral and advancing digital transformation. Our local and regional governments (LRG) are at the heart of this transformation. LRGs are responsible for organizing the topic of smart cities in spin-offs, and LRGs are the places that use our society.Also, our goal is to build and consolidate synergies with existing European initiatives, programs, and platforms focused on advancing climate-neutral and smart cities.Such as , engagement with ClimateView that is a Stockholm-based climate tech SME founded in 2018. The company provides ClimateOS, a software platform that supports municipal governments in planning, modeling, monitoring, and financing climate-neutral and smart city transitions.
Impact on society (7th Open Call)
The work supported the societal impact of standardisation by helping to anchor the twin transitions, digital and climate, in the real needs of cities and communities, where societal change is most visible and immediate. Cities are the spaces where challenges are experienced firsthand and where solutions must be effectively implemented. By strengthening their involvement in the standardisation process, we ensure that the resulting standards are not only technically sound but also socially relevant and fit for purpose. Local knowledge is essential for identifying practical needs and streamlining resources, enabling standards that deliver real value and promote efficiency. This approach also strengthens Europe’s global leadership by aligning strategic innovation with on-the-ground implementation.

The continued and active participation of representatives from associations, cities, and communities underscored the strong interest in and perceived relevance of this work to address pressing challenges. Beyond the core topics of digitalisation and climate change, we also addressed issues such as procurement, nature-based solutions, and the nature-positive economy. A representative from the Tiliria Region (Cyprus) highlighted the importance of recognising and integrating historical knowledge as a distinct asset for addressing energy and water shortages and building more resilient societies. Inspired by these debates, the Cypriot Mirror Committee will launch a new standardisation project to develop a standardised Climate City Contract for Cyprus, which will serve cities and communities in creating broad coalitions and help address climate change more systematically.
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ICLEI Europe
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Monika Heyder
Proposal Title (7th Open Call)
CEN/TC 465 Ad hoc Group “Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities
Role in SDO
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Topic (7th Open Call)

Marios Angelopoulos

Description of Activities

My work in ITU addresses the priorities of the call pertaining to smart cities and communities, technologies and services for smart and efficient energy use, and citizen centric digital public services and EMC radiation. 

Fellow's country
Impact on SMEs (5th Open Call)
The development of international standards will help provide SMEs, policy makers and regulators with common references thus helping overcome market barriers such as technology fragmentation, thus promoting market growth.
Impact on society (5th Open Call)
A clear trend is being formed of moving from vertical energy management that distributes energy in a wired, centralized manner towards more open and distributed architectures adopted close to the edge of the population networks, which among other technologies also utilize the wireless power potential. In this new paradigm, energy will be distributed, shared and managed locally, thus closing the distance between citizens and the available energy sources.
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Professor of Networked and Sensing Systems, Bournemouth University
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marios
Proposal Title (5th Open Call)
Leading the development of ITU standards for IoT and Metaverse in smart cities and communities
Role in SDO
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year
Topic (5th Open Call)

Gero Gschwendtner

Description of Activities

There is a strong emphasis on safety, accessibility, energy & environment and highly relevant for the future ISO/TC 178 activities are also focusing now to a strong extent on ICT.

Fellow's country
Open Call Topics
Impact on SMEs (3rd Open Call)
ISO/TC 178 has a liaison to:
- ELA European Lift Association
- SBS - Small Business Standards with EFESME (European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-sized Enterprises aisbl) as an expert member for lifts.
Both associations are highly interested in this topic and with this liaison they participate actively at the ISO/TC 178 meetings as well as at the relevant WG meetings.
Chairing the meeting and giving them also relevant time in the meetings to talk and bring up their issues is essential for them; this is under my responsibility and highly considered within my leadership.
Impact on SMEs (4th Open Call)
ISO/TC 178 has a liaison to:
- ELA European Lift Association
- SBS - Small Business Standards with EFESME (European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-sized Enterprises aisbl) as an expert member for lifts.
Both associations are highly interested in this topic and with this liaison they participate actively at the ISO/TC 178 meetings as well as at the relevant WG meetings.
Chairing the meeting and giving them also relevant time in the meetings to talk and bring up their issues is essential for them; this is under my responsibility and highly considered, even several “big companies” are sometimes not so happy with this approach.
Impact on SMEs (7th Open Call)
ISO/TC 178 maintains liaisons with:
The European Lift Association (ELA)
Small Business Standards (SBS), with EFESME (European Federation for Elevator Small and Medium-sized Enterprises aisbl) participating as an expert member for lifts.
Both organisations are deeply engaged in this field and actively contribute to ISO/TC 178 and its relevant working group (WG) meetings through these liaisons.
As chair, I ensure they can speak, raise concerns, and contribute meaningfully during meetings. This inclusive approach is a priority under my leadership, even if it occasionally meets resistance from larger corporations.
Impact on society (3rd Open Call)
Lifts, escalators and moving walks are essential elements for the transportation of society.
With this work safe access and accessibility for all is provided. Furthermore, this work encompasses energy efficiency and adherence to the United Nations’ sustainability goals namely 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 which are integral components of the standards.
Impact on society (4th Open Call)
Lifts, escalators and moving walks are essential elements for the transportation of society. With this work safe access and accessibility for all is provided. Furthermore, this work encompasses energy efficiency and adherence to the United Nations' sustainability goals namely 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 which are integral components of the standards.
Impact on society (7th Open Call)
Until 2022, the lift and escalator industry lacked dedicated ICT standards—aside from those addressing cybersecurity. Initially, the approach within ISO and CEN was to integrate all relevant topics directly into the core product standards, often referred to as the "product bible": ISO 8100-1/2 and ISO 8103-1. Notably, ISO 8103-1 was published at the end of 2024 as a new global escalator standard, mirroring the European EN 115-1 requirements. This marked a major milestone for the industry, as it was the first time that European safety standards for escalators and moving walks would be applied globally.

As the field evolved and specific topics became increasingly complex, supplementary standards were introduced to support and expand upon the core documents.

It soon became apparent that ICT, due to its rapid advancement, remained insufficiently covered. In response, a strategic initiative was launched to assess the situation, define a roadmap for the future, and close this gap. Developing new standards and technical specifications in this area is now a top priority (further details in the following chapters).

At the same time, the core product standards must continue to be maintained, with general ICT aspects gradually integrated into them.
Another major challenge faced by ISO/TC 178 and the global lift and escalator sector is the current dynamic in China. The country is rapidly developing its local standards, with significantly shorter release timelines and fewer stakeholders involved compared to the ISO and CEN processes. This highlights the critical need for SAC to remain actively engaged in ISO and to adopt ISO standards as national standards. To address this, additional partnerships have been formed, and regular exchange meetings are held to ensure the highest possible level of influence and alignment.
Organisation type
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Prof. Mechanical Engineering (HTL St. Pölten) and Independent Consultant, Gschwendt
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gero
Proposal Title (3rd Open Call)
Lifts and Escalators in Smart Cities
Proposal Title (4th Open Call)
Lifts and Escalators in Smart Cities
Proposal Title (7th Open Call)
Lifts and Escalators in Smart Cities
Role in SDO
Standards Development Organisation
StandICT.eu Year
2026
Year
Topic (3rd Open Call)
Topic (4th Open Call)
Topic (7th Open Call)