convenor

Impact on SMEs (2nd Open Call)

My activities in IEC SyC Smart Energy and ISO/IEC JTC1/SC41 allow me to be aware of on-going standards development in the field of IoT and Smart Energy, which is crucial for a SME providing consulting and expertise on innovation.
Additionally, when worldwide standards are better aligned with the EU R&I ecosystem, it makes it easier for European SMEs to make business at worldwide level (less specific development). Finally, when the EU R&I ecosystem, including SMEs, is better aware of the standards, its players can develop solutions which are already aligned to worldwide practices.

Impact on SMEs (5th Open Call)

Firstly, my company Trialog is a European SME, which is impacted by my contribution. In particular, my activities in IEC SyC Smart Energy and ISO/IEC JTC1/SC41 allow me to be aware of on-going standards development in the field of IoT and Smart Energy, which is crucial for a company providing consulting and expertise on innovation. Also, my activities in the EU R&I ecosystem allow me to share experience based on our R&I projects and to learn from the experience of other projects and actors.
Secondly, the European SMEs from the smart energy sector, in particular those involved in EU R&I projects. Especially, worldwide standards are better aligned with the EU R&I ecosystem, making it easier for European SMEs to make business at worldwide level.

Impact on society (2nd Open Call)

My work supports the development of smart energy grids, allowing to integrate a high share of renewable energy sources and to support new usages such as transports electrification (e-mobility). Smart energy grids also enable a more efficient operation of the energy systems (i.e. less energy losses) and foster an active commitment of grid users (i.e. consumers or prosumers) towards the energy transition.

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OC#2 2026

IEC - JWG 3 Convenor & Membres

OC#5 2026

Organization

Director, Trialog

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Trialog

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Proposal Title (2nd Open Call)

Bridging the gap between EU R&I ecosystem and worldwide standardisation on Smart Energy

Proposal Title (3rd Open Call)

Bridging the gap between EU R&I ecosystem and worldwide standardisation on Smart Energy

Proposal Title (5th Open Call)

Bridging the gap between EU R&I ecosystem and worldwide standardisation on Smart Energy

ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 41

Role in SDO

Standards Development Organisation

IEC

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Topic (2nd Open Call)

Topic (3rd Open Call)

Topic (5th Open Call)

Electronic identification and trust services (including e-signature)

Raul Sanchez-Reillo

Description of Activities

This standardisation project will boost the creation of a certification system for biometric solutions to be used in different scenarios. One of the first scenarios to be addressed is the remote identification of citizens using videoconference tools, i.e., using facial recognition with the users’ own personal devices (either computers or mobile devices).

Fellow's country

Spain

Open Call Topics

Impact on SMEs (2nd Open Call)

When the European Identity Wallet will be defined, all service providers will have to adapt their services to use that wallet. Most service providers are either SMEs or use solutions developed by SMEs, so the definition of that identity wallet will have a major impact on the activities of those SMEs, increasing their workload, and therefore, their benefits.

Impact on SMEs (4th Open Call)

When the European Identity Wallet will be defined, all service providers will have to adapt their services to use that wallet. Most of services providers are either SMEs or use solutions developed by SMEs, so the definition of that identity wallet will have a major impact on the activities of those SMEs, increasing their workload, and therefore, their benefits.

Impact on SMEs (5th Open Call)

Many final solution integrators are SMEs, and they are the ones having to convince the final customer with the benefits of using their products. This is typically a challenge of these SMEs, compared to multinational enterprises. This certification scheme will allow SMEs to provide convincing certification, to all different customers, through a single evaluation, closing the gap with big enterprises, and improving their market ratio.

Impact on society (2nd Open Call)

European citizens need an interoperable secure means to authenticate themselves all over Europe, when carrying out electronic transactions.

Impact on society (5th Open Call)

This standard boosts the creation of a certification system for biometric solutions to be used in different scenarios. One of the first scenarios to be addressed is the remote identification of citizens using videoconference tools, i.e., using facial recognition with the users’ digital devices. But other scenarios will be added during this proposal, such as the use of face recognition in the future EUDI Wallet.

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Associate Professor, Universidad Carlos III De Madrid

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Universidad Carlos III De Madrid

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Proposal Title (2nd Open Call)

eID Wallet for the European citizen under the new eIDAS2

Proposal Title (3rd Open Call)

European Requirements for Biometric Products

Proposal Title (4th Open Call)

Guidelines for the Data Management within On-Boarded European Digital Identity Wallets

Proposal Title (5th Open Call)

European Requirements for Face and Fingerprint Products

CEN/TC 224

Role in SDO

Standards Development Organisation

CEN

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Electronic identification and trust services (including e-signature)

Topic (2nd Open Call)

Topic (3rd Open Call)

Electronic identification and trust services (including e-signature)

Topic (4th Open Call)

Electronic identification and trust services (including e-signature)

Topic (5th Open Call)

Electronic identification and trust services (including e-signature)

Josef Preishuber-Pflügl

Description of Activities

This work is addressing the demand of harmonised standards for radio regulations certification. In particular it is addressing RFID in the UHF frequency bands 865-868 and 915-921 MHz.

Fellow's country

Austria

Open Call Topics

Impact on SMEs (4th Open Call)

SMEs are major contributors in the RFID industry, contributing to in particular tags, readers and system integration. All of them require harmonised standards. Therefore, the work and content of ISO/IEC 18000-63 is very important to them.

Impact on society (4th Open Call)

This activity is the continuation of the ISO/IEC JTC1 SC31 WG4 "Radio communications" work to serve the international and European industry and society to enhance standards to better serve the needs of Europe and the whole world and in particular to provide standards that are in particular relevant for IoT and DPP.
RFID (UHF RFID, RAIN RFID) are a major used technology for the supply chain and production to reduce overproduction and waste. Furthermore, it is a technology for the Digital Product Passport, which is strongly supported by the European Commission for sustainable product regulations.

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Organization

Founder and CEO, innobir e.U.

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innobir e.U.

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Proposal Title (3rd Open Call)

Radio regulations for IoT and DPP

Proposal Title (4th Open Call)

IoT identification standardisation

Role in SDO

Standards Development Organisation

ETSI

ISO/IEC

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Topic (3rd Open Call)

Topic (4th Open Call)

Theofanis Raptis

Description of Activities

The aim of the analysis within ITU is to identify existing gaps and market needs in the area of P2P crowd charging systems. Special focus has been given to smart city vertical areas, as well as technological enablers such as battery ageing mitigation, social information management, standardised prototyping.

Fellow's country

Italy

Open Call Topics

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OC#6 2026

Organisation type

Academia/Research

Organization

Senior Researcher at the Institute of Informatics and Telematics, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche

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IIT-CNR

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Proposal Title (3rd Open Call)

CrowdWireless++: Further Promoting Crowd Wireless Energy Sharing

Role in SDO

chair

Standards Development Organisation

ITU

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Topic (3rd Open Call)

Topic (6th Open Call)

Enrico Panai

Description of Activities

With AI’s evolution, a growing need for AI ethicists to address ethical, social, and psychological queries is evident. One gap, however, lies in the absence of standardised competencies for these professionals, causing hesitation among organisations to embrace AI ethics.

Country

France

Fellow's country

France

Open Call Topics

Impact on SMEs (1st Open Call)

Establish requirements and ethical guidelines for AI nudging, particularly for vulnerable groups providing requirements, definitions and methodologies that safeguard individual free will, benefiting organisations, and consumers.

Impact on SMEs (2nd Open Call)

The work on ethics helps SME to apply guidelines or choose qualified professionals in the AI ethics field.

Impact on SMEs (4th Open Call)

The ethical standards initiatives are particularly important for SMEs, as they provide the necessary guidance to address the residual uncertainties surrounding AI implementation.

Impact on SMEs (6th Open Call)

The ethical standards initiatives are particularly important for SMEs, as they provide the necessary guidance to address the residual uncertainties surrounding AI implementation. By helping SMEs employ competent ethicists, choose the right tools, and upskill the ethical awareness of developers, these efforts ensure that smaller enterprises can foster responsible innovation.

Impact on society (1st Open Call)

Using distributed morality mechanisms on multi-agent systems, we aim to mitigate risks and assist the industry in fostering an ethical ecosystem, thereby facilitating the implementation of EU regulatory requirements.

Impact on society (2nd Open Call)

Establishing a uniform language, processes, and ethical methods to regulate their application is paramount to avert unintentional harm and protect vulnerable demographics.

Impact on society (4th Open Call)

The ongoing work on sustainable AI is preparing organizations for compliance with forthcoming EU regulations on environmental sustainability.
CEN CENELEC JTC21 AI WG4 Foundational and societal aspects
ISO/IEC JTC1 SC 42 AI WG3 Trustworthiness
AFNOR ethics committee on AI

Impact on society (6th Open Call)

The development of the AI Trustworthiness Framework is highly significant as it directly supports the implementation of the EU AI Act. This framework establishes essential standards that will enable organisations to meet the legal requirements of the Act. Furthermore, the ongoing work on sustainable AI is preparing organizations for compliance with forthcoming EU regulations on environmental sustainability. These initiatives focus on creating AI systems that are energy-efficient and environmentally responsible, ensuring that businesses are not only able to meet the new regulatory standards.

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CEN/CLC/JTC 21 - Artificial Intelligence

Organization

AI & Data Ethicist, Sardus France

Organization website

UNISS

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Proposal Title (1st Open Call)

Journey Towards Ethical AI: A European Perspective on Nudging, Competence, and Ethics Roadmap

Proposal Title (2nd Open Call)

Navigating AI Ethics: Insights on AI Nudges, AI Competencies, Trust and Ethics Roadmap in EU

Proposal Title (4th Open Call)

The EU Path to AI: AI Trustworthiness, AI Ethics, Green & Sustainability AI, Fundamental Rights

Proposal Title (6th Open Call)

advancing the development of standards within the assigned technical area

ISO/IEC JTC1 SC 42 AI WG3 Trustworthiness

Role in SDO

Standards Development Organisation

ISO

ISO/IEC

Topic

Artificial Intelligence

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Topic (1st Open Call)

Topic (2nd Open Call)

Topic (4th Open Call)

Topic (6th Open Call)

Caroline Thomas

Description of Activities

Blockchain has evolved into a transformational technology promising to offer secure, real-time transactions across different sectors and industries that will revolutionise the way we do business.

Country

Greece

Fellow's country

Greece

Open Call Topics

Impact on SMEs (1st Open Call)

Many of the proposed use case contributions continue to spring from our outreach to European experts within SDOs, companies and SMEs. The ISO/TC 307 WG6 programme
provides an active forum for SMEs to:
- Contribute and discuss EU technical initiatives on emerging international standards representing European values, ethics & regulations such as privacy (e.g.: privacy - GDPR/ eIDAS) and European green transition initiatives (e.g.: EBSI blockchain to create trusted digital audit trails).
- SMEs can gain the opportunity to understand the value of standards, via example use cases and models. The use cases provide insights and cross-domain example that can inform SMEs in their product development, and adoption of their technologies.
- Review international use cases and gain insights for EU participation in local markets, or in cross-border /sector issues.
- The Vienna Agreement enables ISO standards to be freely shared with CEN/CENELEC members, including SMEs.

Impact on SMEs (3rd Open Call)

This contribution has a wide impact for European SMEs. One example is where in my role as Convenor of ISO/TC307 WG6 Use Cases, we invite international SME experts to
get involved in regulatory and standards development processes by sharing their insights and creating use cases into emerging technologies.
This approach can enable faster adoption of their business and technical models, and for European SMEs, who create perspectives consistent with EU regulations and societies, such as privacy (GDPR, AI Act) and sustainability (Net Zero and ESG). (See section 2.1) In the lead-up to the ISO/TC 307 Plenary on 4 June 2024, we have gathered 10+ SMEs to showcase and present leading DLT solutions from SMEs, plus involvement in multiple SDO and entrepreneur events including Blockchain Ireland, INABTA etc.

Impact on SMEs (4th Open Call)

The contribution impacts European SMEs and/or European societies and decision-makers on a high level by developing technical standards in DLT/Blockchain that reflect European democratic values including.
- E-Privacy: EU Artificial Intelligence Act, new Data Act, GDPR
- Fintech and Def: MiCA crypto
- Sustainable initiatives: carbon markets, smart energy
- Interoperable platforms: EBSI, digital product passports
Moreover, I see two major impacts with SMEs. Firstly, international standards enable faster technical adoption for SMEs, as ISO standards provide ‘templates’ of technical systems and guidelines, that provide a baseline for SMEs to build their own solutions that are interoperable and lower risk for potential partners/investors.
Secondly, SME are involved in standards development: The use case methodology in ISO/TC 307 WG6 is based on active outreach to SMEs who are pioneering new DLT capabilities. They provide contributions to the standards through ISO/TC 307 WG6 and ongoing external business events.

Impact on society (1st Open Call)

The DLT/Blockchain technology is often referred to as ‘the technology of trust’. This ISO feature on my work at ISO/TC 307 and WG6 Use Cases explains the societal impacts of trust across supply chains, digital trust, data provenance, Energy trading, records management, Anti-counterfeit pharma and food safety and provenance.
Over recent years, blockchain has evolved into a transformational technology promising to offer secure, real-time transactions across different sectors and industries that will
revolutionise the way we do business. ISO is at the forefront of this technology to ensure that its users all speak the same language.

Impact on society (3rd Open Call)

This work sources use cases that can support societal impacts across international priorities such as Net Zero goals for climate change. They can support European values,
democracy, and human rights based on European societal regulations including:
- Privacy: new Data Act, GDPR
- Fintech and Defi: MiCA crypto regulations
- Sustainable initiatives: carbon markets
- Interoperable platforms: EBSI, digital passports,
- And in 2024 the EU Artificial Intelligence Act

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OC#1 2026

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Organization

Independent Consultant and technical expert in IT Innovation

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Proposal Title (1st Open Call)

Develop scope and emerging requirements for new DLT and blockchain use-cases standards

Proposal Title (3rd Open Call)

Develop use cases to inform new standards development in DLT & blockchain technologies

Proposal Title (4th Open Call)

Develop an ISO Technical Report standard on innovative new & emerging DLT/Blockchain Use Cases

Role in SDO

Standards Development Organisation

ISO

Topic

Blockchain

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Topic (1st Open Call)

Topic (3rd Open Call)

Topic (4th Open Call)

Belen Suarez

Description of Activities

At the high level, ICT standards must establish a framework for ensuring trust, interoperability and interoperation via secure and reliable applications, as well as facilitate the stakeholder ́s engagement.

Country

Spain

Fellow's country

Spain

Open Call Topics

Circular Economy including Digital Product Passport

Impact on SMEs (4th Open Call)

Despite the fact that 95% of industries are composed of SMEs, there is a significant underrepresentation of this organisation's viewpoint on standards development. I am the liaison officer of the Small Business Standards in all the TCs at ISO. I contribute to giving a voice to European SMEs in standardisation at the European and international levels. In addition, to provide comments in the meetings I promote the use of the compatibility test of the SBS and collaborate in the workshops to facilitate the mutual understanding among the industry and the SDOs.

Impact on society (4th Open Call)

These standardisation efforts support the achievement of the objectives of the Green Deal and the SDGs, as well as the political objectives of the European Commission and support for the New European Standardization Strategy. As a convenor position of a key working group at the ISO level, I am able to promote the European values in standards development. In addition, this action promotes the improvement in the efficiency of public services with the use of reliable applications and technologies that contribute to sustainable development.

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OC#1 2026

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Organization

Go To Innovation CEO, Reaccion Economica

Organization website

Go To Innovation

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Proposal Title (1st Open Call)

Environmental Sustainability for Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies

Proposal Title (4th Open Call)

ISO TC 307 Working Group 5 - Governance

Role in SDO

Standards Development Organisation

ISO

Topic

Digital Product Passport

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Circular Economy including Digital Product Passport

Topic (1st Open Call)

Topic (4th Open Call)

Francisco Medeiros-Filho

Description of Activities

Harmonised cybersecurity standards for AI systems need to be developed and adopted, as a matter of urgency, for the benefit of the European industry, including SMEs and startups, as well as European users and consumers.

Country

Belgium

Fellow's country

Belgium

Open Call Topics

Impact on SMEs (2nd Open Call)

Impact on SMEs (4th Open Call)

Harmonised cybersecurity standards for AI systems need to be developed and adopted, as a matter of urgency, for the benefit of the European industry, including SMEs and startups, as well as users and consumers. In this context, it is necessary to demonstrate the trustworthiness of AI systems. Cybersecurity is one of the many aspects of trustworthiness.

Impact on SMEs (6th Open Call)

The AI Act highlights the importance of EU harmonised standards and conformity assessment (based on such harmonised standards) for industrial stakeholders (providers and deployers) and also for users of AI systems. Harmonised cybersecurity standards for AI systems need to be developed and adopted as a matter of urgency, for the benefit of the European industry, including SMEs and startups, as well as users of AI systems. In this context, it is necessary to demonstrate the trustworthiness of AI systems. Cybersecurity is just one of the many aspects of trustworthiness.
A balanced representation of interests involving all relevant stakeholders in the development of standards, contributions from SMEs, consumer organisations and environmental and social stakeholders are therefore welcome. FM Tech Consult BV is a Belgium-based SME.

Impact on society (2nd Open Call)

It is essential to demonstrate the trustworthiness of AI systems, hence providing assurance to users and consumers (societal impact).

Impact on society (4th Open Call)

Cybersecurity for AI systems, although being just one of the aspects, is essential to demonstrate the trustworthiness of AI systems, hence providing assurance and trust to users and consumers leading to great societal impact.

Impact on society (6th Open Call)

It is well known that the widespread use of AI systems in many different sectors of the economy is bound to have a significant impact on society. This subject has been debated at length by different academic, industrial, and governmental organisations. Cybersecurity for AI systems, although being just one of these aspects, is essential to demonstrate the trustworthiness of AI systems, hence providing assurance and trust to users and consumers leading to great societal impact.

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Organisation type

Organization

Independent expert - FM Tech Consult BV

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Proposal Title (1st Open Call)

Harmonised AI cybersecurity standards in response to the EC AI standardisation request

Proposal Title (2nd Open Call)

Cybersecurity standards for AI systems in response to the EC standardisation request

Proposal Title (4th Open Call)

Cybersecurity standards for AI systems in response to the EC standardisation request (AI Act)

Proposal Title (6th Open Call)

Guidance for addressing security threats to artificial intelligence systems

Role in SDO

chair

Standards Development Organisation

Topic

Artificial Intelligence

StandICT.eu Year

2026

Year

Topic (1st Open Call)

Topic (2nd Open Call)

Topic (4th Open Call)

Topic (6th Open Call)

Patrick Bezombes

Description of Activities

My work supports AI trustworthiness characteristics such as robustness, human oversight, accuracy, cybersecurity, and transparency (all those are requirements from the AI Act).

Country

France

Fellow's country

France

Open Call Topics

Impact on SMEs (1st Open Call)

SMEs will be strongly impacted by the future set of harmonised standards in support of the AI Act. One of the aims of the JTC 21 is to provide standards that are innovation-friendly and actionable. Following JTC 21/WG 1 work, a dedicated AHG (AHG 9) has been set up to support SMEs.

Impact on SMEs (4th Open Call)

This project clarifies for SMEs when they use standards related to trustworthiness characteristics, as conformity assessment for those characteristics will be done for defined domains and operating conditions.

Impact on society (1st Open Call)

My work supports AI trustworthiness characteristics such as robustness, human oversight, accuracy, cybersecurity, and transparency (all those are requirements from the AI Act).

Impact on society (4th Open Call)

The impact is potentially significant worldwide, as the European regulation on AI and its subsequent harmonised standards will be followed by any international company that wants to do business in Europe.

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OC#1 2026