U.S. Standardization Center of Excellence

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
|
10:00 – 10:15 |
BREAK |
10:15 – 12:00 |
Government Perspectives on CETs and Needed Standards
|
12:00 – 1:00 |
LUNCH – potentially with 15-minute keynote address |
1:00 – 2:45 |
Industry Perspectives on CETs and Needed Standards
|
2:45 – 3:00 |
BREAK |
3:00 – 4:30 |
Panel Discussion: Accelerating Standardization Processes
|
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:
|
10:45 – 11:00 |
BREAK |
11:00 – 12:00 |
BREAKOUT GROUPS: Establishing Needed Standards Activity Roadmaps Participants will continue in their breakout sessions, answering:
|
12:00 – 1:00 |
LUNCH – Prepare 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 |