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.