Focus Topics Overview
Smart Solutions for Standards – Instruction for Intelligent Machines and Processes
How can digitalization make standards as dynamic as the systems they serve?
The rapid development of AI, highly digitalized and connected industries and processes are driving a revolution in standardization. Smart solutions for standards mark a new era: machine-readable and -interpretable content. They promise secure and sustainable interoperability – but how can we standardize at the speed of change? Show more
A Green Future and the Power of Standards
What role can international standards play in turning sustainability goals into global reality?
Global sustainability initiatives require profound transformations across industry, energy and infrastructure. International standards lay the groundwork by ensuring interoperability, supporting regulation and enabling the scaling of green innovations. The question is: how can they keep pace with the speed of global change? Show more
Standardization by Consensus
How will and should we reconsider the process of consensus finding, in an ever-accelerating world?
Consensus forms the basis of international standardization. However, geopolitical disruption, diverging regulatory requirements, and increasingly accelerating technological developments are making it more challenging to reach viable agreements.
In these challenging times, how can we make standardization faster and more agile while keeping it inclusive and viable? How can we accelerate existing processes and do we need further, more agile deliverables?
Trust in People and Data
How can standards build trust in times of increasing uncertainty?
Deepfakes, AI-generated content and dynamic communication flows are challenging the credibility and acceptance of information in our digital world. Standards provide guidance by promoting reliability, transparency and common values. What can we trust in a world of blurred realities? Show more
Standardization and Regulation
Two approaches, one mission: to create impact. How can their interaction benefit us?
IEC standards are typically developed bottom-up through committees of independent experts, whereas regulation is developed top-down through legislation. Both approaches share the same goal: to ensure products are safe, connected and sustainable. Alignment is key. Laws can refer to standards, and standardization can support regulatory objectives. This creates an ecosystem that accelerates innovation, reduces liability risks and opens global markets. So, how can this synergy be achieved consistently? Show more