Register today! The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has opened registration for World Standards Week 2024, to he held on November 12-14 in Washington, DC, with hybrid options available for selected daytime events. A premier annual gathering, WSW brings together ANSI members and diverse private and public sector stakeholders from across the standardization communities for topical discussions and special events in the spirit of cooperation and collaboration.
Details and registration are available at www.ansi.org/wsweek; advance registration is required for all events. The week’s highlights include:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Speed Networking: Connections for Sustainability
Location: National Housing Center Auditorium
Time: 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. ET
In-person only
Free; open to all
Kick of World Standards Week with a unique networking opportunity! Connect with colleagues and share insights on standards supporting sustainability. Discussion prompts will encourage meaningful connections and knowledge sharing. Keep the conversation going during an afternoon networking reception!
Emerging Standards Professionals Workshop: Leadership and Engagement in ISO and IEC Activities (Day 1 of 3)
Location: ANSI Headquarters, Washington, DC
Time: 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. ET
This free, three-day event is in-person only and open to individuals with 8 or fewer years of experience in standards and conformity assessment. Participation in all three days of this program is required.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Networking Breakfast
Location: National Housing Center
Time: 8:00 a.m.– 9:00 a.m. ET
Free; open to all WSW attendees
Conference: Standards and Sustainability
Location: National Housing Center Auditorium; virtual participation available
Time: 9:00 a.m.– 4 p.m. ET
Free; open to all
Annual Business Meeting and Luncheon
Location: National Housing Center Auditorium; virtual participation available
Time: 12:00 p.m.– 1:30 p.m. ET
Free; open to all
Emerging Standards Professionals Workshop: Leadership and Engagement in ISO and IEC Activities (Day 2 of 3)
Location: National Housing Center Auditorium (morning); ANSI Headquarters (afternoon)
Time: 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. ET
This free, three-day event is in-person only and open to individuals with 8 or fewer years of experience in standards and conformity assessment. Participation in all three days of this program is required.
2024 ANSI Leadership and Service Awards Ceremony
Location: The Ritz Carlton Washington, DC
Time: Reception 6:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. ET.; Dinner 7:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. ET.
Registration fee; open to all; In-person only
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14
ANSI Legal Issues Forum: Copyright Implications in a Changing Landscape
Location: National Housing Center Auditorium; virtual participation available
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET
Open to all; free
Navigating the Impact of the Supreme Court's Loper v. Bright Decision:
The panel will explore the potential consequences of this landmark ruling on the development and application of standards in regulation, and the evolving relationship between the judiciary, regulatory bodies, and the standards community.
Lunch Discussion: New Legal Developments Impacting the Practice of Incorporation by Reference (IBR):
The second in a series covering the increasing risk of loss of copyright protection for standards that are incorporated by reference into regulation, the panel will analyze the current legal landscape, including recent decisions on point from the D.C. Circuit and Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the status of proposed legislation to address the IBR issue and other ideas for minimizing the risk of copyright challenges to IBR’d standards.
What the Standards Community Needs to Know about Data Security Regulations, Practices and Standards:
Among the discussions, experts will explore the regulatory and legal frameworks that are being put in place to address and mitigate data security risks, and the role of standards and conformity assessment in enhancing data security.
Emerging Standards Professionals Workshop: Leadership and Engagement in ISO and IEC Activities (Day 3 of 3)
Location: ANSI Headquarters (morning/afternoon); National Housing Center (evening)
This free, three-day event is in-person only and open to individuals with 8 or fewer years of experience in standards and conformity assessment. Participation in all three days of this program is required.
WSW Sponsorship Opportunities!
Various sponsorship opportunities are available. Register to be a sponsor by following the registration link on ansi.org/wsweek. Questions may be directed to Stephanie Carroll, ANSI’s associate director of meetings and events, at [email protected].
Book Your Hotel in Advance! ANSI Room Block Reservations
A block of rooms for WSW attendees is available at the Madison Hotel from November 11-14 for $249/night, plus tax. The Madison Hotel is located across the street from the National Housing Center.
Please use this link to make your reservation. Reservations must be made no later than Monday, October 14, 2024. Please note that this is a busy week in Washington, DC, and rooms are limited. Early reservations are highly recommended.
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U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day 2024: Thursday, November 14
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) is the 2024 WSD Administrating Organization.
Visit the U.S. Celebration of WSD webpage to learn more.