World Standards Week 2025

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2025 WSW: OCTOBER 21-23

The event schedule for WSW 2025 is forthcoming.
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Mark your calendars: ANSI has announced dates for World Standards Week (WSW) 2025, which will be held October 21-23 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Rockville, MD.

This year’s events will be held in person only to foster networking opportunities, increase engagement, and support collaborations that advance the standardization community’s shared goals.

Book your hotel now for WSW 2025

A block of rooms is available at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center from Oct 20 – Oct 24 at a discounted rate of $279/night. Please note the reservation deadline of September 29, 2025; after this date, the discounted rate is not guaranteed. As this is a busy season in the DC area, it is highly recommended for attendees to book early in order to secure their room.

October 21-23, 2025 • Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center • Rockville, MD

TUESDAY 11/12

NETWORKING EVENT: CONNECTIONS FOR SUSTAINABILITY

National Housing Center, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET

This unique networking opportunity brought colleagues together to share insights on standards supporting sustainability. Discussion prompts encouraged meaningful connections and knowledge sharing, and an afternoon networking reception offered further opportunities for collaboration.

Summary: Connections for Sustainability: Themes from ANSI WSW Networking Event

Emerging Standards Professionals Workshop: Leadership and Engagement in ISO and IEC Activities

ANSI Headquarters, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm ET

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WEDNESDAY 11/13

Conference: Standards and Sustainability: Shaping the Future

Hybrid Event: National Housing Center and Zoom, 9:15 am – 4:00 pm ET

This conference explored how industry, standards developing organizations, consortia, governments, academia, civil society communities, and others can work together to support greater sustainability worldwide. Topics of discussion included sustainability and ESG, circularity, and the use of standards as regulatory tools.

Summary: Prioritizing Sustainability in Standards: ANSI Conference Explores the Path Forward

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Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon

Hybrid Event: National Housing Center and Zoom, 12:00 – 1:30 pm ET

ANSI Chair David Miller and ANSI President and CEO Joe Bhatia shared highlights of the past year and plans for the future.

Emerging Standards Professionals Workshop: Leadership and Engagement in ISO and IEC Activities

ANSI Headquarters, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm ET

Held in conjunction with World Standards Week, this multi-day event primed emerging standards professionals for success in international standardization, in both IEC and ISO activities. On day 2, training provided hands-on experience for attendees to learn how international stakeholders reach a consensus, draft, and finally create an international standard.

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2024 ANSI Leadership and Service Awards Ceremony

Ritz Carlton Washington, 6:00 – 9:00 pm ET

ANSI's Leadership and Service Awards were presented to the 2024 recipients at this banquet and ceremony in celebration of outstanding achievements in standardization.

Summary: Congratulations! ANSI Celebrates Distinguished Members of the Standardization Community at its 2024 Awards Banquet and Ceremony

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THURSDAY 11/14

Emerging Standards Professionals Workshop: Leadership and Engagement in ISO and IEC Activities

ANSI Headquarters, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm ET

Held in conjunction with World Standards Week, this multi-day event primed emerging standards professionals for success in international standardization, in both IEC and ISO activities. Day 3 allowed attendees to explore the flip side of international standardization through conformity assessment overview and training, and hear from industry experts on standards’ effects on emerging topics including AI, SDGs, gender equity, and more.

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ANSI Legal Issues Forum

Hybrid Event: National Housing Center and Zoom, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm ET

ANSI and its constituents explored three critical topics at the Legal Issues Forum: navigating the impact of the Supreme Court's Loper Bright decision; new legal developments impacting the practice of incorporation by reference; and data security regulations, practices, and standards.

Summary: ANSI Legal Issues Forum Explores Loper Bright Decision, Incorporation by Reference, and Data Security

Recordings:

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U.S. CELEBRATION OF WORLD STANDARDS DAY*

Separate from ANSI’s World Standards Week events, but held during the same timeframe, the U.S. Celebration of WSD is hosted by a committee of standardization community partners. ANSI and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) co-chair the WSD planning committee. The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) was the 2024 WSD Administrating Organization, with the theme Shared Vision for a Better World: Standards for the Changing Climate.

Summary: U.S. Standardization Community Gathers in Washington, DC, to Celebrate World Standards Day 2024

Visit the U.S. Celebration of WSD webpage to learn more.

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U.S. CELEBRATION OF WORLD STANDARDS DAY

U.S. CELEBRATION OF WORLD STANDARDS DAY
The U.S. Celebration of WSD is hosted by a committee of standardization community partners.

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
4:45 pm – 8 pm ET
4:45 pm – 5:30pm: Opening networking reception and exhibits
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: WSD program
6:30 pm – 8 pm: Continued networking reception and exhibits

ASTM International served as the 2023 administrating organization of the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day, with the theme “A Shared Vision for a Better World."

Summary: U.S. Standardization Community Gathers in Washington, DC to Celebrate World Standards Day 2023

Visit the U.S. Celebration of WSD webpage to learn more.

Demonstrate your support of the standardization community and stand out as a World Standards Week sponsor in 2024! Several WSW sponsorship opportunities are available, all of which will grant your organization ample exposure to attendees and guests. The deadline to register as a WSW 2024 sponsor is October 12.

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The room block at the Madison Hotel is closed.

Attendees are welcome to visit ANSI's partner hotels in Washington, DC to take advantage of discounted rates:

U.S. CELEBRATION OF WORLD STANDARDS DAY

Separate from ANSI’s World Standards Week events, but held during the same timeframe, the U.S. Celebration of WSD is hosted by a committee of standardization community partners. ANSI and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) co-chair the WSD planning committee. IAPMO is serving as the administrating organization for the 2025 U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day

Visit the U.S. Celebration of WSD webpage to learn more.

Looking for the previous WSW proceedings? Visit the Spring 2022, Fall 2022, 2023, and 2024 event pages.