December 9, 2026  |  Washington DC  |  In-Person Workshop

Location

American Petroleum Institute

200 Massachusetts Avenue NW Street, Ste 1100
Washington, DC 20001

Join us to help shape the future of standards education. By working together, we can lay the groundwork for a robust, standards-ready workforce equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Objectives

The workshop will bring together standards-setting organizations, industry leaders, academic institutions, educators, and government stakeholders to:

  • Identify standards education gaps at the university level;
  • Share practical models for integrating standards into curricula and experiential learning;
  • Explore pathways that prepare students for standards-related careers; and
  • Commit to next steps through a collaborative roadmap.

What You'll Gain

  • A clearer understanding of current challenges and opportunities in standards education;
  • Examples of successful partnerships between academia, industry, government, and standards organizations;
  • Tools and ideas for embedding standards concepts into courses, projects, and workforce development programs;
  • Practical insights from real-world case studies and interactive exercises; and
  • New connections with stakeholders working to strengthen the standards talent pipeline.