Standards in everyday life: From digital products to future careers
Join us for Academic Standards Day at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) on Wednesday 18 November, where students take centre stage in exploring the world of standardization.
Venue: Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), TF3 (TF-kvartal i bygget fløy 3), Kajaveien 11, 1430 Ås, Norway
Date: 18 November 2026
Organizers: Standards Norway and NMBU
The event brings together students, researchers, educators and industry experts to explore how standards shape everyday life, drive innovation and support the green and digital transitions.
Through activities, practical examples and insights from the European DigiPass project, participants will gain a better understanding of the role of standards in society, connect with experts and explore opportunities to contribute to the standards of tomorrow.
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.