Association Solutions client SES – The Society for Standards Professionals held its first in-person event since 2019 on August 3-5, 2022, in Charleston, SC. The diverse group of attendees at the SES 71st Annual Conference experienced a reimagined schedule with concurrent sessions (their first time ever), a plethora of opportunities to reconnect, and reengaged with members and standards and conformity assessment professionals.

This SES Conference also included a half-day Cultural Competencies workshop where attendees examined their own biases and dove deep into how to create standards that are more culturally neutral and relevant for all involved.

Additionally, UL Standards and Engagement signed the United Nations Declaration on Gender Equality for Standards Development at the conference, a large step for the organization.

During the conference, President Biden signed the CHIPS+Science Act which includes the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) for the Future Act, which authorizes $9.68 billion over five years, including $2.23 billion for the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership and $829 million for the Manufacturing USA program. The act authorizes and expands NIST’s research in greenhouse gas measurements, AI, cybersecurity and privacy, quantum, advanced communications and more. The act also codifies NIST’s role as a convener and federal coordinator in international standards setting.

Some great feedback and praise from attendees:

  • “This is the best networking event for standards professionals period. A manageable group, and I can meet everyone who wants to meet up over 2 days, broadening my network, my perspectives on standards best practice, and my education through attached workshops.”
  • “SES 2022 Annual Conference was packed with so many interesting and engaging sessions and lots of fun networking opportunities with old and new friends in the beautiful and charming city of Charleston.”
  • “It was an amazing experience of people from all backgrounds and cultures, that come together to learn, share and support Standards.” Cheryl Smith IICRC Standards Coordinator
  • “The SES Annual Conference offers the perfect mix of educational, networking, and keynote speaker sessions that are interesting, informative, and most engaging.”
  • “The format was the best flow for balancing sessions with networking and breaks.”
  • “The sessions were excellent. I wish that I could have attended more!”
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