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