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U.S. Standardization Center of Excellence

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U.S. Standardization Center of Excellence for Critical and Emerging Technologies First Standardization Workshop

May 14, 2025 – May 15, 2025 | Washington, D.C.

Due to overwhelming interest, the workshop has reached full capacity. However, you may still register your interest using the link below to be added to the waitlist. We are actively working with the venue to explore options for increasing capacity. Everyone who registers will continue to receive updates and related opportunities, and will be notified promptly if additional spaces become available.

Proposed Agenda

Please note this agenda is intended for planning purposes only and is subject to change.

DAY 1 – WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025 (INVITATION ONLY)

Time

Activity

9:00 – 10:00

Introduction to the SCoE

  • Joint presentation by NIST and ASTM introducing participants to the SCoE and reviewing workshop objectives and expected outcomes

10:00 – 10:15

BREAK

10:15 – 12:00

Government Perspectives on CETs and Needed Standards

  • Presentations from government agencies focused on the development and use of standards for CETs, challenges they are facing, and opportunities for acceleration.

12:00 – 1:00

LUNCH – potentially with 15-minute keynote address

1:00 – 2:45

Industry Perspectives on CETs and Needed Standards

  • Presentations from industry focused on their development and use of CETs, challenges they are facing, and opportunities for standardization.

2:45 – 3:00

BREAK

3:00 – 4:30

Panel Discussion: Accelerating Standardization Processes

  • A panel of participants active in standards processes will share their experience and lessons learned on how to most effectively engage in standards development organizations and implementing partner activities and ideas for accelerating progress.

DAY 2 – THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025 (INVITATION ONLY)

Time

Activity

9:00 – 9:30

Welcome, Recap of Day 1, Instructions for Day 2 – ASTM and Nexight Group

9:30 – 10:45

BREAKOUT GROUPS: Identifying Needed Standards Activities

Participants will join one of 5 breakout parallel breakout sessions. Each breakout session will discuss the following question:

  • What specific standards activities are essential to accelerate progress and establish U.S. leadership in CETs?

10:45 – 11:00

BREAK

11:00 – 12:00

BREAKOUT GROUPS: Establishing Needed Standards Activity Roadmaps

Participants will continue in their breakout sessions, answering:

  • What is the timeline for implementing the necessary standards activities to ensure U.S. leadership? How should these activities be sequenced over time?
  • How could we accelerate these timelines for greater U.S. leadership in this CET?

12:00 – 1:00

LUNCHPrepare breakout session report-outs

1:00 – 2:30

Breakout Session Report-Outs

Each Breakout Session will share the results of their discussions with the broader group, looking for common themes, areas of divergence, and opportunities for cross-CET collaboration for improved speed and efficiency.

2:30 – 2:45

BREAK

2:45 – 4:00

Operationalizing the SCoE

Presentation and group discussion of how participants can continue to be involved in the SCoE’s activities.

4:00 – 4:30

Next Steps and Closing Remarks

4:30

Adjourn

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