The SES Foundations Course: Fundamentals of Standards and Conformity Assessment

This high-energy, information-packed course covers the fundamentals of standards and conformity assessment, including the core principles, established processes, inevitable challenges, and potential issues of standards setting and conformity assessment from a U.S. and International perspective.  This course is designed to enhance the knowledge of those working with standards and conformity schemes—whether newcomers or seasoned professionals.  A diverse panel of subject matter experts will lead you through key concepts with presentations and interactive exercises on the:

• Basics of Standardization
• Pre-Standardization Activities
• Standards Development Process
• Implementation and Use of Standards and Conformity Assessment

Date:          November 30, 2023
Time:          9:00 am to 4:00 PM EST

Location:   HP, Inc. office, 1299 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC 20004

A special Thank you to HP, Inc., for providing the meeting space.

This course provides anyone new to standards and conformity assessment with the foundational knowledge needed to be successful in their role in standardization.   

Join us in person for this full-day event. Space is limited to 60 participants, so reserve your spot today!

DETAILED AGENDA

• Basics of Standardization: This session will lay the foundation for the subsequent session and discussions. We will start with an introduction to standardization, talk about why standards are important to all of us, identify the different types of standards, and summarize standards-specific terms and acronyms. Then, we will explore the US and international standardization systems. Finally, we will reinforce what you've learned by playing an interactive game.
• Pre-Standardization Activities: Participants will learn the pre-standardization activities needed, including assessing marketing research, understanding the stakeholders, refining the scope, literature review and evidence gathering, and developing a project plan.
• Standards Development Process: Participants will learn about standards development processes, standards lifecycle and considerations for participation in standards development activities.
• Implementation and Use of Standards and Conformity Assessment: Participants will learn the basic of conformity assessment, researching and acquiring standards, and how standards are used and implemented by the US government, industry, and examples of other countries, and Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs).