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Standards in everyday life: From digital products to future careers 

Join us for an interactive Academic Standards Day at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), putting students at the heart of standardization on Wednesday 18 November.

This event brings students together with researchers, educators and industry experts to discover how standards shape everyday life, drive innovation and support the green and digital transitions. Explore real-world examples, connect with experts, and discover opportunities to shape the standards of tomorrow. 

Through interactive activities, real-world examples, and insights from the European DigiPass project, participants will discover the importance of standardization and the opportunities to get involved.

Program 

  • 08:30 | Registration and welcome refreshments
    Registration, coffee, and an interactive introduction to standards in everyday life. 
  • 09:00 | Imagine a World Without Standards 
    Welcome and introduction 
    Opening remarks, followed by an introduction to the international standardization system and how standards are developed. 
    Interactive challenge: What should a Digital Product Passport contain? 
    Students explore what information they would expect to find in a Digital Product Passport. 
    Digital Product Passports – Why do we need standards? 
    Introduction to Digital Product Passports (DPP) standards as a concrete example of European standardization. The session explores why Digital Product Passports are being introduced, the challenges they aim to address, why standards are needed, and how European standards are developed. 
  • 10:00 | Coffee break 
  • 10:15 | DigiPass: Digital Product Passports in Practice – Part 1 
    Discover how the European DigiPass project addresses data documentation, regulatory requirements and standardization challenges across different industries and materials. 
    Researchers and industry representatives will share insights into digital product data, composite materials, organic electronics, and nanomaterials. 
  • 11:00 | Coffee break 
  • 11:15 | DigiPass: Digital Product Passports in Practice – Part 2 
    Explore how data interoperability, digital platforms, and artificial intelligence can support the development and implementation of Digital Product Passports.
    Experts from the DigiPass project will present approaches to data interoperability, digital passport creation, and AI-based tools for interpreting regulatory requirements, followed by reflections on the project's findings and policy implications. 
  • 12:00 | Coffee break 
  • 12:15 | Could Standardization Be Part of Your Career? 
    Discover how students and young professionals can get involved in standardization.
    Hear first-hand experiences and explore opportunities to contribute to national, European, and international standardization activities. 
  • 12:30 | Interactive Quiz and Closing Remarks 
    Test your knowledge of standards in an interactive quiz, with prizes for participants, followed by key takeaways and closing remarks. 
  • 13:00 | Networking Lunch 
    An opportunity to meet fellow students, researchers, industry representatives, and standardization experts. 

Practical Information 

Venue: Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Norway 
Date: 18 November 2026 
Organizers: Standards Norway and NMBU 

How to take part