SES Standards Forward: Innovating Processes, Tools and Collaboration in a Changing Landscape

Registration Fees

Session 1: Member-Only Roundtable - Free

Roundtable Series (Sessions 2 - 5):

Series Overview

Through a mix of member roundtables and expert-led sessions, this series explores how AI is reshaping standards work, how organizations can streamline development processes, and how individuals can increase their influence and effectiveness in collaborative settings

Session 2 – AI in Standards Development: Opportunities, Risks, and Governance
April 14, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

AI is transforming how standards are created, reviewed, and maintained but it also introduces new legal, ethical, and governance challenges. This session brings together experts to examine practical AI use cases in standards and standards adjacent products, including drafting assistance, research acceleration, and data analysis. Presenters will explore risk mitigation strategies, governance frameworks, and the legal boundaries of AI use, particularly how to maintain copyright protection when AI tools are part of the development process. 

Session 3 – Modernizing Standards Workflows: Tools, Metrics, and Process Optimization
April 16, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

As standards development becomes more complex and globally distributed, organizations are turning to digital tools and asynchronous collaboration models to streamline their processes. This session focuses on practical approaches to improving efficiency, from identifying bottlenecks to selecting the right digital platforms to evaluating whether AI can support specific workflow challenges. Experts will also discuss how to measure the impact of process improvements, including time-to-market metrics, member satisfaction indicators, and resource utilization. Participants will gain actionable insights to modernize their development ecosystems.

Session 4 – Influence Without Authority: Thriving in Consensus-Driven Standards Work
April 21, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

Standards development requires collaboration across diverse stakeholders, often without formal authority. This session focuses on the soft skills that enable participants to be effective and influential in a consensus environment: persuasion and negotiation techniques, stakeholder management, relationship building, and strategies for navigating conflict constructively. This session is ideal for anyone seeking to strengthen their leadership presence in standards committees and working groups.

Session 5 – Member Roundtable: Applying Tools, Techniques, and Insights From Standards Forward
April 23, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

This closing session brings together participants who attended the Standards Forward series paid sessions to reflect on what they learned and discuss how they plan to implement new tools, processes, and skills. Facilitated discussion will help attendees identify next steps, share early wins or challenges, and build a peer network for continued support. This is an opportunity to translate insights into action and strengthen the community of practice around modern standards development.

SES Cancellation and Refund Policy

• Cancellations made in writing to admin@ses-standards.org before April 14, 2026, will be refunded, minus a $25 cancellation fee.
• Registrants assume full responsibility for notification to and verification of receipt by SES. Please email the cancellation notice to admin@ses-standards.org. Phone cancellations will not be accepted.
• Substitutions: If you are unable to attend, you may substitute with another person from your company or organization. All substitution requests should be sent to admin@ses-standards.org by April 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.