SES Standardization Innovation & Technology Series

4-Part Webinar Series | Oct 1, Oct 15, Oct 29, & Nov 12, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00PM (Eastern)

Join SES for a dynamic new webinar series exploring how innovation and emerging technologies are reshaping the future of standardization. The SES Standardization Innovation & Technology Series will feature four virtual sessions led by expert voices from standards development organizations (SDOs), industry, and government.

Each session will feature a unique format—ranging from case studies and fireside chats to expert panels and trend spotlights—with opportunities for audience Q&A and discussion throughout.

Registration Fees:

SES Member Registration Fee: $50 / Webinar or $175 for bundled series

Non-Member Registration Fee: $75 / Webinar or $225 for bundled series

Registering 5+ individuals from the same organization? Contact admin@ses-standards.org for a 10% group discount code. 

Note:

If you would like to register for the webinar series or an individual webinar, and require an invoice to pay after October 1,2025, please contact admin@ses-standards.org for registration and invoice support.

Prior to each webinar for which you have registered, you will receive an email from Zoom with your unique registration link to join the session. If you have any questions, please contact admin@ses-standards.org. 

Series Topics:

Webinar #1 | October 1, 2025 - Communicating the Value of Standards: Insights from the Medical Device Industry with Cross-Industry Applications: A fireside chat sharing strategies for demonstrating the impact of standards to technical contributors and industry leaders – and how strong communication drives engagement.  Participants from the medical device industry share experiences and strategies to use across various industries and sectors. (View additional details)

Speakers:

• Amanda Benedict, Vice President, Sterilization, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) (Moderator)
  
• Richard Bancroft, Senior Director, Scientific, Steris
• Scott Colburn, Director of the Office of Readiness and Response (ORR), Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health
• Cleo Manuel Stamatos, Senior Manager, Consumer and Legislative Outreach, American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• Matt Williams, Vice President, Standards, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
  

Webinar #2 | October 15, 2025 - Measuring What Matters: KPIs for Standards: A mini presentation series of data-driven approaches from standards development organizations, government, and industry for tracking efficiency, engagement, and impact – and how metrics can be used to improve standards strategies. (View additional details)

1. SDO Perspectives | Tracking Development and Participation Metrics

  Speakers: 

• Chloe Wolchko, Senior Manager, Standards Engineering, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)
•  Brad Wilder, P.E. (KY), CAE, Senior Director of Technical Advancement, Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)

2. Industry Perspective | Measuring ROI of Engagement

Speaker: Melissa Heard, Director of Marketing, Weldcoa

3. Government Perspective | Policy Impact and Public Value Metrics

Speaker: Alton Payne, Adjunct Professor, Houston Community College

Webinar #3 | October 29, 2025 - Faster, Smarter, Better: Agile Approaches to Standards Development: Lessons from organizations using agile drafting, modular delivery, and continuous improvement to speed up and streamline the standards work process. (View Additional Details)

Speakers: 

• Madeline Carlson, Manager of Standards, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) (Moderator)
• Anil Lal, Director, Engineering & Regulatory Affairs, Compressed Gas Association (CGA)
• Leslie McKay, Director, Digital Standards Development, SAE International
• Paul Orr, Technical Fellow, Utility Systems, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
• Todd Reitzel, Director, Books & Journals, Advancing Standards Transforming Markets (ASTM)
  

Webinar #4 | November 12, 2025 - Emerging Tech Watch: What Will Shape Standards Next: A trends radar discussion highlighting emerging technologies on the horizon that could soon intersect with standards readiness and use.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with peers, learn from experts, and stay ahead of what's next in standardization.

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